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Softside luggage is so back!

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage in front of two chairs

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A practical suitcase that also looks the part?

Had I found a unicorn?

Maybe, but I had to put it to the test to know for sure.

Dagne Dover Smaller Seattle Carry-on Luggage 20.5 Inches

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How did they pull this off?

It was evident that Dagne Dover poured over every meticulous detail when it came to design.

The 20.5-inch Seattle Carry-on has a 33-liter capacity, ideal for weekend and work trips.

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage with the handle extended

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For a normal person, a duffel bag or weekender would do the trick for this quick jaunt.

), and, well, you could see where this is going.

Suffice it to say, this carry-on is just what I needed for a short stint in paradise.

The backside of the Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage on a wooden surface

This allowed me to lay the suitcase out flat and pack both sides evenly.

When it was time to hit the airport, I couldnt wait to show this baby off.

The Seattle Carry-on looked and performed unlike any other suitcase Ive ever owned.

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage standing upright on carpet flooring

The 360-degree wheels rolled like a dream through the airport, allowing me to shuffle through crowds flawlessly.

With the Seattle Carry-on, I get the best of both worlds.

The bag currently retails for $595, which is on the steep end for asmall carry-on.

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage with the handle extended

For longer trips, I recommend going for the23.5-inch versioninstead.

I can say with certainty Ill never count out softside luggage again.

Aside from Dagne Dovers Seattle Carry-on, she also swears by herDakota backpackand brings it on almost every trip.

The backside of the Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage on a wooden surface

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage standing upright on carpet flooring

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage open with clothes packed inside

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Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage on a wooden surface, open and packed with clothes

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage open with clothes packed inside

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage shoe compartment unzipped to show shoes packed inside

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage open with clothes packed inside

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage on a wooden surface, open and packed with clothes

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage open with clothes packed inside

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage shoe compartment unzipped to show shoes packed inside

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage laying on a wood floor

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A hand opening the front zipper compartment of the Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage with the front zipper compartment open

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage laying on a wood floor

A hand opening the front zipper compartment of the Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage

Dagne Dover Seattle Carry-On Luggage with the front zipper compartment open