Samsonite Inova Hardside Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Metallic Silver, Checked-Large 28-Inch

I bought this carry on mainly for my Euro trip. I was looking for something light yet sturdy and strong enough to survive all the traveling I will be going through (by train and on foot) So my main concern was to find something compact that can easily be transported yet one that can carry as much as possible for a 2 weeks trip specially that I'm not planning to ship any luggage.At first, when the bag arrived, I was a little bit disappointed as it looked really compact and slim (looks and weights less than your ordinary carry on) but during packing.. boy this thing is like a snake that can swallow more than its actual size! Below are the things I managed to carry with me.1- 3X Jeans Pants.2- 3X Shirts3- 2X Tshirts4- 5X Boxers.5- Umbrella6- 5X Pairs of socks.7- 1X Thermal (pants and top)8- 1X Pajama (Pants and top)9- 1X Canon MPE-65 Lens.10- 1X Flash Ring11- 2X Skull Caps.12- 2X Large Scarfs.13- 1X Leather Gloves.14- 1X Cigarette Box (200 Cigs.)15- 1X Bathroom Bag (contained 5 small bottles, Trimming Machine with charger, 2 shaving blades, deodorant and toothbrush)16- Portable Speakers.17- Large PowerBank.18- 5X Cables.19 - 1X messenger bag.20- 1X Passport bag.21- Pills Box for 2 weeks.When I was returning back, The 200 Cigs were gone and I had the chance to add souvenirs to my bag (Crocs, scarf, accessories and a mug)Below are the main factors why I love this bag.1- Very sturdy (it survived many bumpy roads).2- Its made of very flexible material which makes the bag expand when add more stuff while still keeps it's elegant and compact shape.3- It's made of material that is difficult to scratch (it was hit many times and still looks new)4- It's a great quality zipper bag (this makes closing the bag much easier when it's over packed)5- Very light.6- Spinning system is very smooth (you won't need to drag it even when you're running. Unless you're walking on a bumpy road)7- The handles are just very strong and long that I managed to put a big camera backpack over it and use it as a trolley.8- Fits in all over head compartments I experienced (Airbus, Boing and even trains)The only downside I can ever think of is that it lacks any compartments (just an empty box) but still I believe that this is the main reason why it can hold so much.

I love this carry on bag so much. I had very specific carry on restrictions on my Lufthansa flight, and chose this bag because it met the parameters. What a great bag! It's really lightweight, and it's a hard shell but it isn't metal and doesn't scratch because it's some sort of hard plastic, I guess (I really don't know what it's made of, but it isn't like it's a color painted on that could scratch off, which is important to me). It has a TSA approved lock, and it can expand a little bit in case you slightly overstuffed it (what woman would do that?). I had also bought Shacke Packs (OMG, ladies, you NEED these) and Samsonite Luggage compression bags (you need these too if you're going to carry a ton of bulky clothes and you're at your checked and carry on limit before you even leave, and you know you're gonna buy a ton of stuff). I was able to fit enough in this carry on where I could last for 3 days if my checked bag and I had somehow arrived in Paris separately. The wheels move smoothly in any direction, without catching on everything; the wheels even do well on escalators, across elevator openings, etc. I got a really good price on this, and it's worth what I paid and then some. My husband was actually quite jealous of this bag and realized my Samsonite was superior to his Ogio; so much so that he's going to purchase one of these before our next trip overseas.

I have had this suitcase for over a year and only now feel I can accurately review it. I would classify myself as a heavy business traveler, flying domestically once a week. When you travel that much, your luggage is one of the most important items you own and you begin to have strong opinions about luggage in general (strangely). I've traveled on more than sixty trips with this suitcase since I've purchased it.This is an amazing bag, but it's not for everyone. I had specific requirements that originally led me to this bag. I have a petite frame so I need a light bag that I can lift overhead easily. I also wanted spinner wheels and a handle with one bar, not two.One of the biggest differences and what could be construed as a "con" is the strange middle separation of the suitcase. This takes some getting used to. You need a large table or rack to fold it out like a hotdog bun to open it. The two sides are separated and one is "open" while the other side can be zipped close. I use the zippered side for clothes. A feature that at first was a bit confusing, has turned out to be incredibly useful. The zippered size compartmentalizes your clothes and keeps them separate from potentially dirty items, like shoes. It's tough to get things in and out on the fly, but that's something that I've gotten used to.This is a small bag and the zippered compartment keeps my packing in check. You cannot overpack this bag, which I rather like. I use this for overnight trips and for 10 day trips. I really think you can fit that much in, but again, you need to practice minimal packing and rolling clothes helps.I've grown to really love this suitcase but it did take getting used to it's quirks. My only request would be to add another handle on the bottom of the suitcase. But it's really a minor request.I've had absolutely no issues with it's quality, as it has been bruised and battered for more than a year now. Other than a couple of scratches, it looks and performs wonderfully.