Travelpro Runway 2 Piece Luggage Set, Carry-on & Convertible Medium to Large 28-Inch Check-in Hardside Expandable Luggage, 8 Spinner Wheels, TSA Lock, Hardshell Suitcase, White

Im a frequent flier, both domestically and internationally, and Ive gone through my share of luggage over the years. I now will buy only three brands: Delsey, Samsonite, and TravelPro. Even though all suitcases eventually give out, these three brands last the longest. For that alone, this TravelPro 2-piece is worth the purchase. Of course, if you are considering buying this, theres more to consider. The carry-on size is not quite as deep as my favorite Delsey, but it matches its height, so yes, it WILL fit in the overhead bin. It might be too large for some European airlines, but most will accept this size. Too many carry-ons in just arent big enough. The medium suitcase sizing, however, really surprised me since its much deeper than any other of my suitcases of similar height (24 without the wheels.) The suitcase is 12.5 deep without the extender -- you get an extra 2 of depth when you unzip the extra space, making it perfect if you pack with the zipper closed and then buy stuff at your destination. The carry-on also expands, but I dont find that quite as useful. These TravelPro suitcases have eight wheels each for greater maneuverability. If you want to buy good luggage, dont settle for anything less. While you may not feel the difference on a smooth airport floor, you will in hotel hallways and on sidewalks. You want to be able to move it without tipping the suitcase and pulling harder on it. Even if you do tip it (my husband cant help himself), the handle is sturdy enough to withstand the extra force. The plastic exterior material makes the suitcases lightweight. The sides give without breaking, although due to the expanse of it, the larger suitcase gives more than the carry-on. I do prefer the slightly more rigid material of my Delsey luggage, but because Ive traveled with TravelPro before, I know it will still hold up. I deducted a half-star for the thinner plastic. That said, when you pack the suitcases full or nearly full, they dont give nearly as much as they do when empty. The TSA locks are easy to set, although weirdly TravelPro does not include instructions, just directions on how to open it initially. To set, turn the combination to 0-0-0; press the release button to remove the zipper ends; press in the reset button on the side of the lock box with a pen until it clicks; set to your desired combination; press in the release button again. To lock, insert both zipper ends and twirl the combination to a different number. The key hole is not for your use; it accepts the universal TSA key so that they can search your suitcase if necessary. Like most clam-shell suitcases, these suitcases have a zipper side and a strap-contained side. Since I use packing cubes, I tend to strap them in and use the other side for smaller and looser items such as cosmetics and shoes. If you dont pack them fully, baggage handling can push one side into the other at the zipper. All you need to do is pull it to separate. (This is true of all hard-sided luggage.) I really love that the teal/blue color gives the suitcases a distinctive look without being too flashy. My husband will use these suitcases as readily as I will. Its easy to pick out the color in a sea of black and gray at baggage claim. I added a bright luggage tag to further help me pick it out. Originally, I came to TravelPro because it seemed to be the preferred brand among flight attendants, but now Im a fan after several years of using it myself. Although I still prefer my Delsey suitcases, I find this TravelPro set to be as good as Samsonite, with the sizing making this luggage more desirable than either. You cannot go wrong with this set. -- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Good looking, nice luggage. Finish is good quality , easy to maneuver.

Too flimsy and does not roll easily, especially for a spinner.

Great quality luggage set. Nice that you can lock the zippers. The small one fits perfectly inside the big one which is great for storage purposes. Very sleek and sophisticated looking. Happy with the product.