Samsonite Solyte DLX Softside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Mediterranean Blue, Checked-Large 29-Inch

Really love this bag. Perfect size for a weekend trip. Packed a lot of stuff actually and was surprised how much fit. Pockets for everything, including a great one for wet clothes or in case something like lotion busted open protected the rest of my clothes from getting wet or lotion on them. The wheels were sturdy and worked well through the airport and everywhere I went. The bag fit great in the overhead bin and I could lift it up and out by myself. I was a little worried since I am not as strong as I used to be. The price wasn't at all bad especially for a Samsonite.

3 1/2 years with this bag and it ripped for the first time. I usually check it so for 3yrs of tsa abuse, I'd say its worth it! The side pocket is what ripped, it must have gotten caught on something in the process of being put on the plane. I usually take 4-5day trips and this has plenty of room for my work outfits and other clothes. Its honestly more roomy than you think and for a regular traveler its more than ideal.

First off, I am a frequent world traveler with my older version of this roller bag. It's gone from the Antarctica to the Arctic to Canada to Alaska and finally to Colombia, South Amer. just this year. My roller bag is critical to me because I rarely check bags, for many obvious reasons. The old roller Samsonite bag still works, but I thought that because it's simply "old" that maybe it was time to get the new version. To see "frequent returns" of the new bag feels very unfair: I ordered the new bag and it is definitely an improvement from the old one in a number of areas-primarily in adding more zip compartments (it is also a beautifully designed and very lightweight bag. So, my only gripe is that it's SMALLER by maybe 10-15% compared to my current Samsonite roller bag. Every inch matters to me. But, that said, if you are traveling in Europe and in other areas you may find that the smaller size will get you into the plane wherein the larger bag will be rejected as a carry on. Again, I totally recommend this bag, just recognize that it is smaller than the older model by maybe 10-15% percent. this is admittedly a beautiful, well crafted, and light roll-on luggage for carry on to planes. That said I returned it, because my current, older Samsonite roller bag has a noticeably bigger interior space. I believe that Samsonite is paying attention to so many airlines that are becoming notoriously tight in which bags they accept, and especially, smaller airlines in Europe now make it very difficult to get luggage onboard. But, so far, my current Samsonite roller bag (the same. but older version of this bag), is working for me. I would have kept this bag but for it's decreased size, so I reluctantly returned it. By the way, I never buy hard shell bags because they are much more difficult to get into overhead bins and have less flexibility when stuffing items, also they are heavier :).

Ok, I haven't gone a trip with this suitcase yet put I can't wait to try it. I am crazy about researching items before I buy anything and I did a ton of research on suitcases in preparation for a trip I'll be taking later this year. The big hurdle was trying to find a suitcase set I wanted that fulfilled the picky requirements of Air France/ KLM airlines. Don't even get me started on their under-seat bag restrictions. I had to decide between hard side and soft side and chose soft side hoping it would be more pliable and not dent or crack like many hard-sided cases I read about in reviews. I like outside pockets that don't take up room from the interior room for clothes. I wanted a USB port, which this one has, and it's located in an exterior side pocket which I think can double as a water bottle pocket. It does not have the new TSA locks that zippers snap into but that was not a bid deal for me as I've always used my own TSA padlocks and they work fine. The extendable trolley handles seem a teeny bit flimsier than other suitcases I saw in stores but everything else seems so sturdy and well made. Note: the wheels spin very easily and smoothly but they seemed to struggle a bit when I rolled my suitcase from hardwood floor to a thick area rug. Once on the rug it rolled pretty well. I also bought the 25" case for longer trips and the carry-on bag has a strap that enables you to set it on the trolley handle of a larger case so you don't have to wheel two suitcases around. The interior is simple but well thought out with a wet bag and other compartments. This is ideal not just for swimsuits and really wet items but for those mornings when I have to pack up items I washed the night before that didn't quite dry thoroughly. There are little slots on either side of the main interior compartment that the tie-down straps slip into so they can stay out of the way while you're packing. Good thinking. The main compartment for the carry-on is deep and roomy. I will add to my review once I actually pack. I'm going to try to pack for two weeks abroad in just my carry-on and my under-seat bag but if that doesn't work I'll use the 25" case. I ordered the blue color which appears to be a medium deep royal blue but in person it's what I call a true dark teal, which I love. In different light it can look like green or blue. I wanted a color or style that doesn't shout out "A woman uses this bag!" (for protection...I don't want to be a target) The two brands it came down to were Travelpro and Samsonite. Both have very good guarantees. It was very hard to find a set from Travelpro that had everything I wanted and since I had loved my 30-year-old Samsonite cases I had gotten rid of last year, and the reviews were so good for the Solyte set, I went with Samsonite. The four stars are only because I haven't used them yet. I really hope to give them five stars in a later review.

I now have 4 of these suitcases and I am able to push all 4 together, with 2 hands, through the airport. Each pair are back to back, the handles are close to each other, and I no longer need to rent a baggage cart. I can't say enough how great these suitcases are. 4 wheel spinners are the only way to go.

The durability is terrible, within 7 months and after only 2-3 trips the extendable handle could not close in the middle of birding my flight. So I was stuck in the middle of the aisle blocking everybody with a couple of nice people also trying to help me without any luck. We managed to load it in the overhead bin sideways with the handle completely open and it is still like that. This is the second Samsonite that I brought the last 2-3 years that breaks down with minimal use. I previously had multiple Samsonite carry-on and check in suitcases lasting me 15 years. Apparently, the company has cheapened their quality a LOT! So, if they do not respect their customers, why should I buy their products, only to have to replace them after 2 trips? Do yourself a favor and stay away from what the company has made Samsonite today, a shadow of what it used to be!

I got this because it has the strap on the back, which allows you to attach it to another bag. I already had the business carryon from the same brand. I didn't want to check something gigantic, but wanted to bring a bit more luggage. I'm very satisfied with how these two bags combine, it feels like it will be very manageable in the airport and give me a little more packing space for longer trips. It is an inch or so smaller than my other carryon in length, which I am not concerned about overmuch in this situation. However, if you are one of those "stuff everything in my carryon and don't check anything" types, you may want to go for the slightly larger carryon. Personally I am pretty happy with the size as my slightly larger carryon always feels a bit over the airline limit and like it will just barely fit in the overhead bin. The inner pockets all seem pretty reasonable. It is a fairly simple, no frills bag, without some of the bells and whistles such as USB that other bags have. Overall it seems like a good value. If any problems with wear and tear I will update the review.

Love this suitcase. Perfect to go traveling on a plane. The rotating coasters makes it so easy!

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Love it, very nice quality fabric. Weight is 4.2 kg for 25inch size. Good corner protectors. Only issue no TSA combination lock provided.

buena calidad y buen tamaño de esta maleta, se siente resistente, es tal cual se ve en las fotos, sin duda una buena compra.

Es como 2 pulgadas más pequeña en alto, ancho y profundo, que como dice la descripción, en serio es muy pequeña la maleta, la calidad se ve excelente

El producto cumple con la calidad esperada