7786 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Black, Carry-On 20-Inch

Both my mom and my husband thought this bag was even more expensive than it actually is. It just looks and feels expensive because it’s so lacquered and sleek and nice.

I finally had a chance to use this bag for a week long trip that included domestic USA traveling by both air and mass transit (metro trains). I was pleased with how smoothly it rolled in the airport, within the metro train system and walking along a few city blocks. I was able to pack as much in it as my usual soft-side bag of a similar capacity. I do prefer having an exterior pocket available, though.

So this is one of those carry-on suitcases that you can expand if you need to (or stuff it full, sit on it, and then zip the expansion back full heheh) thats also hard-sided to protect the inside. Its loaded with features including shoe pockets!!! I really like it and hope to take it on more trips in the future. So far its only taken two flights and held up well both times. You can really wheel it around any way you like, and its nimble and easy to maneuver even when I had to take it with me into an airport bathroom stall. Zipper jammed a little wee bit the first time I zipped it all the way shut (no I was not sitting on it trying to overstuff it!) but zero problems since then.

This SwissGear Carry-On 20-Inch may not stand out in a crowd because of its small emblem and basic color, but it will be a stand-out to anyone who takes a moment to notice its sleek beauty and its effortless movements. You won’t have to struggle with this expandable handle. The silver matte accents and the two reinforced bolted corners are very attractive. The material reminds me of my patent leather Sunday school shoes in the 60’s. These wheels are made for spinning and are so smooth; this could be your dance partner. The top handle feels soft like a rubber eraser and is very comfortable. The zippers are beefy, with 2 pull tabs for the main compartment two-way, and one bigger pull tab for the extended space. The only negative I can find is that when this case attracts some static dust, it’s visible because of the shiny black surface.

I gave this to my niece for her birthday. She is 18 and starting to travel with friends.