SamsoniteFreeform Hardside Carry-On Luggage with Spinner Wheels - Hardshell Suitcase - TSA, Airline-Approved - Expandable Hard Shell, Smooth Rolling Wheels for Lightweight Travel – Black

I’ve never actually owned a Samsonite suitcase because they’re always so expensive but over Black Friday weekend this one on sale and ordered it. I just got to use the suitcase for the first time and I had a great experience with it. First of all when standing the suitcase, wheels around amazing and not only does a wheel in every direction, but the wheels feel just that much dirtier than traditional suitcases, making it a breeze to wheel around. But in addition to that, the suitcase itself is really nice and sturdy while also being lightweight and it just made the airport experience so good and I knew that I was able to rest assure that I didn’t have to worry about the suitcase, coming out cracked, which sometimes happens with hard shell suitcases, but not this one.

This is a great luggage. It’s very smooth and easy to maneuver. The 28inch is very roomy and fits a lot of clothes. The material is good but I did get a few scratches the first time I used it. That’s not a deal breaker because we all know how rough they handle luggage the airport.

This is a well built large check-in bag. Comes in a box and wrapped for protection so you get a nice clean white. I'm not expecting it to stay that way, but it sure is nice! The zippers don't feel cheap and the lock is a good quality. The inner strap has a plastic clip which is a little thin I feel but will see how it holds up. Got this on sale and it was a great deal!

Great suitcase and does the job, wheels are smooth and I had no problem dragging it around city streets. Minus 1 star because I got gate checked as I was in the last boarding group and it got banged up after one use though, so if you're looking for a hard shell that doesn't scratch, this isn't for you. Would have hoped the shell was a little more scratch resistant. It seemed to be fine size wise for southwest and jet blue, can't speak for united or american.

I was planning a 4-week trip to Scotland and needed a case that fit the airline specs, but held as much as possible. I tried out a lot of different carry-ons and decided on this one. The things I looked at were packing volume, weight, handle sturdiness and operation, and extra features. I spent time testing how they maneuvered when packed with a heavy load and had a heavy backpack on top. (The weight can make a real difference as to how easily they roll.)Being expandable was a requirement. This is because you usually wear some of your bulkiest shoes and outerwear, etc., to create more room in the case. Then, once in country, it's possible to expand the luggage to pack those items when traveling town to town. You can also buy some things like toothpaste, hair spray, etc., to use while in country, and then discard before flying home. That can require the carry-on to expand, as well.The carry-on is fairly light weight and has good volume for packing as much as possible. It has a side handle, as well as a top handle. That really helps me lift it up to place on a rack. The placement of the zip divider panel was better than in some of the other bags. Some of the other carry-ons I evaluated had the zip panel sewn in pretty far down below the zipper edge of the case. This really reduced the depth that is available for packing on that side. This case did a better job with that.One thing that was really important to me was the maneuverability when the case was carrying a heavy load. This piece was the best. I can place a heavy backpack on top, and still whip around with ease on hard floors through the airport. I've taken it on trains and through train stations, as well. It's great.On the other reviews, I did note that people said this case showed scratches easily. Because I was going to a wet climate, I also ordered a clear plastic cover for the case. It worked in the rain, and also protected the case. It had to be checked on one occasion and was frequently loaded into the base of a bus. It still looks really good after 4 weeks of travel.One thing that Samsonite could improve on is the direction that the zippered panel opens when unzipped. You have to lay the panel over the other side of the case when it's open. It would be better if it opened to the outside so that the contents of the other side of the case was visible when the the panel is open.All and all, I am very happy with my choice. It worked well for a 4-week carry-on only trip. The color is beautiful, as well.One year later: This is still my favorite carry-on. It holds a lot and handles really well. It's great for US airlines and British Airways. The size is a bit more than allowed on Lufthansa and KLM/AIr France, so I haven't tried using it on their flights in case they are checking. I've seen people boarding with larger bags, though, so it boils down to whether or not you want to risk having it gate checked. When weight is an issue, this bag is about 1/2 to 3/4 lb. more than I would like, but it's not bad. I still haven't found a bag that is that much lighter, that holds as much and that maneuvers as well.

Very nice, love the color! Very roomy, lightweight, good deal for the money, wheels roll smoothly!