Sympatico Hardside Domestic Spinner Luggage, Plum, 22-Inch Carry-On

B&Rs reputation precedes them and this is in part why I bought the bag. I also purchased another less expensive but very highly rated bag. It was a hardside like this one But it opened in the middle which I am not used to and dont like. The B&R opens like a conventional suitcase which I like alot. The collapsable expansion feature is very cool. The exterior of the bag is very plain and unassuming; the interior has a classy, well-made, tasteful look and feel which I really like. One peculiar problem that I ran across is that the only way to unlock the bag when the zipper tabs are inserted into the TSA lock mechanism is to Press Down on the Zipper right where the tabs connect to the zipper And move the unlock button on the TSA lock. There is no mention of this in the literature/manual and I called B&R and they are unaware of this. It may just be my bag/an anomaly (although I saw a post where a guy couldnt open the bag and Ill bet it was because of this; I had to figure it out on my own). As long as you unlock it before TSA gets a hold of it AND use it as a carryon bag everything will be okay although I printed a small PRESS DOWN label and used clear tape to put it on the plastic below the zipper where you need to press, just in case. It feels a little on the heavy side although probably only at most a lb. heavier than similar bags. Another thing is the zipper is not as smooth as another bag I have. Anyway this thing has a lifetime warranty and I am learning to love it (possibly related to reducing the cognitive dissonance that comes with spending this much money for a carryon).

Holds a surprising amount of items, Beautiful design, and all around it just looks and feels luxurious. Is there other luggage that can do the same for cheaper? Absolutely, but the quality is top notch.

I like that I can fit alot of items in this small traveler. It is a weekender... Sturdy, easy to roll, spin. and has a lifetime warranty.. very expensive though, but expect to have this for a long time... and is built to last a long time.

The handle doesn’t work well. It doesn’t always lock into place so randomly lowers while you’re moving it. The button also protrudes more than other bags so it’s easier to hit it when walking. The zipper lock is also quite finicky and doesn’t always push in. The internal design is not great. The zippered section ends up wasting a lot of space because it’s nearly impossible to get anything into the corners. The only good thing about this bag is the compression system, which works pretty well. Overall, much lower quality than what I’m used to from the brand.

After recently encountering bed bugs while traveling (pro tip: don’t use Airbnb, they’ll do absolutely nothing to help you if you get bitten by bed bugs since they’re not regulated like hotels - trust me I learned the hard way), I decided to take the precautionary step of throwing away all of my luggage. I now needed new luggage, and having used Samsonite in the past I decided to see what they had. I was less than impressed with their newest gear. I came across Briggs & Riley and was initially taken back by the cost difference at first, but realized through my research they command the added cost because of the quality, durability and of course - the lifetime warranty.

Just returned from 4 weeks in Mali, Africa with this suitcase traveling hundreds of miles throughout Mali. My suitcase of choice has been Briggs & Riley for many years and I have never had a complaint with any of them. 40 years of international travel in over 80 countries many many times.

Love this new carry-on from Briggs & Riley! The features are great. It has two inside compartments...one zips and the other has a nice compression sleeve. The bag is beautiful. However, the best feature is that it expands and after you zip it shut, It has 4 universal wheels, which can be easily implemented.

This is the first piece of hard-sided luggage Ive had in quite a while. After some negative handling experiences with soft-sided bags, Ive decided a hard-sider is a necessity for air travel. I was a bit shocked when this arrived, as its completely enormous. Big enough for both my husband and I for an entire weeklong vacation, I think.

I am a very frequent traveler (although not in 2020, for obvious reasons).  I have been using the same Travel Pro Crew luggage for the last five years and I love this line.  It has held up perfectly and, quite honestly, does not need to be replaced.  However, Ive been very curious about the recent trend toward hard-sided luggage.  To me, hard-sided luggage always looks and feels very 1960s, but I wanted to see what all of the hype is all about. I ordered the Briggs & Riley Sympatico Hardside Spinners in both the 22 carry-on size and the 27 checked bag.

Almost everything about this case feels exceptional quality, something you notice the moment you open the box and see that it’s delivered in its own soft-touch drawstring bag to keep it pristine when not in use. Nice touch.