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We tested over 500 luggage pieces here are our favorites from Briggs & Riley.
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The bottom of the bag scratched during testing.
The compressor isn’t removable, but it did a great job of packing our clothes down.
The main pocket is pretty deep and becomes large enough to fit bulky items like boots inside once expanded.
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The expansion system was also fun to use.
We like that we don’t have to deal with finicky zippers when expanding and compressing the bag.
This suitcase rolled smoothly on various terrains and turned all the way around with no issue.
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Overall, we think it’s a sturdy bag that has a clever and usefulexpansion system.
The expanding zipper is on the inside of the suitcase which is not very intuitive.
Some features werent as intuitive to use as we had hoped.
In fact, this piece of checked luggage thoroughly impressed us during our durability test in the lab.
The bag withstood several beatings and falls (even the wheels).
It’s a little clunky to maneuver on two wheels.
Plus, the slip pocket on the very front of the suitcase is perfect for a magazine or tablet.
It may not protect against crushing as well as a more structured bag would.
It is made of a soft but strong fabric that would take a lot for it to get damaged.
It might be hard to stay within your airline’s weight limit if you pack the bag full.
For such a large bag, we found that it rolled smoothly on various terrains when fully packed.
Overall, we were impressed with the size and maneuverability of this bag.
It’s only designed to fit one pair of shoes.
The built-in hanger brackets can hang up to three dresses or suits.
We evaluated the bags based on traits like maneuverability, design, durability, and capacity.
A softside bag is often more flexible to pack when you oughta squeeze in a few extra items.
They don’t dent easily, and they often weigh less.
They also usually have exterior pockets, whereas a hardside suitcase doesn’t always have those.
If you like touse packing cubes, consider a suitcase with one main, large compartment.
Other department stores likeNordstrom,Macys, andBloomingdale’scarry a variety of Briggs & Riley luggage as well.
Organized packers should consider one of the softside suitcases for plenty of pockets on the inside and outside.
She has been travel writing since 2018 and product testing since 2021.
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