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Wheeled Carry On Luggage Reviews

All you ever wanted to know about bags

 

We review many carry on suitcases

We review and test wheeled carry on luggage in all different shapes and sizes (but not many in bright red colors) and give you comprehensive reports on each bag tested.

 

 

 

Have you ever wondered what extra you get in a wheeled carry-on suitcase costing $350 compared to a bag costing only $35?

We review luggage from the industry's leading manufacturers, representing all price points from a low of almost $35 to a high of $350.

Read these reviews so you can make an informed shopping decision next time you need a new carry-on bag.

Manufacturer/Product
(and links to reviews)

Nominal Size
(inches)

Nominal Weight

List Price


American Tourister

Meridian IV

21 x 14 x 7

10.5 lbs

$39.42


Briggs & Riley

Expandable Upright Carry-On #U-21NX

21 x 14 x 8

12.2 lbs

$345

Superlight Upright Carry-On #U-22S

22 x 14 x 8

10.5 lbs

$269

Transcend Transformable TD-UR522

22 x 14 x 9

10.5 lbs

$319


Costco

Kirkland Signature Executive 22" Expandable Trolley

22 x 14 x 9

13.5 lbs

$90

 

Eagle Creek

Pilot EXP

21 x 14 x 9

6.25 lbs

$165


Heys

Eco Case 19" Carry-on lightweight

19 x 13.5 x 8.5

6.5 lbs

part of 3 piece set


High Sierra

ATQ AT404 Carry-on Computer Upright

21 x 13 x 9

8 lbs

$240


Porter Case

 

 

 

PC II Hard sided case convertible to cart

22 x 14 x 8

13 lbs

$229


Red Oxx

 

 

 

Safari Beano 5.5 soft duffle bag

27 x 11 x 11

3.75 lbs

$185


Samsonite

 

 

Sahora Spinners Hybrid

19.5 x 15.5 x 8.5

8 lbs

$120

Ultra 3000 XLT Expandable Sideroller Carry-on Upright Suiter

22 x 14 x 9

10lb 6oz

$130


SeatKase

 

 

SeatKase Carryon Luggage Has a seat/work table on its top

22 x 14 x 9

11 lbs

$99


SkyRoll

 

 

SkyRoll Carryon Bag

Has an external wrap-around suit carrier

22 x 14 x 9

9 lbs

$199


Swany Walkin'Bag

 

 

Swany Walkin'Bag Stick Chair Cart

21 x 11 x 9

7 lbs

$180

Swany Quilted Walkin'Bag 22"

22 x 15 x 8

11.5 lbs

$300


Travelpro

 

 

Crew5 Rollaboard 7422-01

22 x 14 x 9

11.75 lbs

$200

Crew5 Rolling Tote 7413-01

16 x 12 x 9

7.5 lbs

$160


Walmart

 

 

American Tourister Meridian IV

21 x 14 x 7

10.5 lbs

$39.42

 

 

 

 

 

Read more about how to choose luggage

In Part 1 we explain what to consider when choosing carry-on luggage, including a discussion of cost, size and capacity.

In Part 2 we detail many other factors to consider when choosing carry-on luggage, including weight, wheels, and overall construction.

In Part 3 we feature a range of comments from Travel Insider readers who report on their own experiences with carry-on luggage.

See also Our Favorite Carry On Bags for details of the bags we like the best.

Links to specific reviews can be found in the table or the sidebar at the top right.

 

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Originally published 17 Sep 2004, last update 30 May 2021

You may freely reproduce or distribute this article for noncommercial purposes as long as you give credit to me as original writer.

 
 
Related Articles
List of Carry-on Bags Reviewed
Our Favorite Carry-on Bags
How to Choose a Carry-on Bag pt 1
How to choose a bag pt 2
Reader comments on their carry-on luggage experiences
Reviews pt 1 :  Briggs & Riley
Reviews pt 2 :  Heys USA
Reviews pt 3 :  High Sierra
Reviews pt 4 :  Samsonite
Reviews pt 5 :  Swany
Reviews pt 6 :  Travelpro
Reviews pt 7 :  Lower priced bags
Reviews pt 8 :  Unusual and specialty bags

See also

Series on larger checked bags - reviews, buyer guide, reader comments, etc

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Luggage Locator review
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Luggage Transportation Services
Packing Tips
 

 



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