Samsonite Lightweight Softside Expandable

I loved this carry-on. It's lightweight, spacious, moves seamlessly, and has useful outside compartments. However, I had to return it because it measures 23.5 inches, not 20.

Altho I've unzipped every zipper and looked the suitcase over carefully, I have not actually traveled with it yet. It's still to be determined how it holds up under airport handling. But it looks sturdy. I particularly like the way the wheels work and the lightness of the suitcase itself. That means I can pack more clothes in it and not get charged extra!

Had Samsonite set for years, blue color. Held up Great in structure, but started to get marked up from years of travel. Bought BLACK this time, soft side provides more Pockets for storage. Took to Europe, light and easy! Stackable, great wheels and high quality as expected from Samsonite!

Average

This is my second version of this carry-on. I only got it bc my other one was 20 years old and 3lbs heavier—not out of wear and tear. I primarily travel on Southwest and Alaska, but this bag has also been on Delta, Spirit and United WITHOUT hassle—even tho it’s a little bigger. It does not have a bottom bin interior mesh zip compartment like my older one, but it’s not a deal breaker. But, despite AI telling me it doesn’t have a bottomside easy grip handle—it does. Just not the kind that sit above the suitcase. I’ll take the handle for the win. I didn’t give it 5 stars bc the button for the travel handle is finicky. I have found that it works best w the thumb turned to line up the length of the button—which is slightly annoying. But one of the primary reasons I chose to stick w Samsonite (outside of durability)—is how many height options there are for the handle. My old case only had two—and at 5’6-I was inbetween option A and B. So I’ll put up w the high maintenance button as a trade. This case rolls like a dream, is light weight and easy to maneuver—and the new side zipper compartment is a welcome addition for water bottles, phones, a book, or a hot styling tool (for us girls who can’t leave home without it).