Hanke 16 Inch Small Carry On Luggage, Top Opening Aluminum Frame Suitcase

I bought this suitcase for a seven-week, multi-country trip to Europe. It was my only suitcase and it held up beautifully! The front opening design is SO much more functional in small European hotel rooms that usually only provide a place for one piece of luggage. I could put this suitcase in a number of places where my husband’s clamshell suitcase wouldn’t fit. We have been home only three days and he has already ordered this suitcase for himself for our next trip. The storage capacity was unexpectedly good! Our trip included a 13-day bicycling trip in Austria, so I not only needed regular clothing but also cycling gear for whatever weather we might encounter in May. I took cycling tights, warm shirts, cool shirts, a rain jacket, a windbreaker, gloves, shoes, small first aid kit, neck gaiter, and my own helmet. Everything but the helmet fit into one large packing cube, and the helmet fit into a corner of the suitcase. (The tour company transported our luggage each day.) I packed plenty of clothing for the remaining 35 days of many kinds of activitie. It fit into two smaller packing cubes. Into the corners and empty spaces of the suitcase I packed two small toiletry kits, another pair of shoes, my own coffee mug, a ball of yarn, knitting needles, a lightweight puffer jacket, and other miscellaneous stuff. This is a lot of detail, but I hope it gives you an idea of the good capacity of this 24” suitcase. The packing cubes definitely helped with organization! I appreciate the apparent durability of this suitcase. We really put it through a lot, including travel on multiple airlines, trains, metros, and buses. When I first got it I was worried that the wheels seemed unprotected and might come off, but there was no such problem. The wheels roll SO smoothly and easily, even on the many uneven surfaces in European cities. Sometimes I would roll it using all four wheels, sometimes it worked better rolling on only two. The telescoping handle feels sturdy and is comfortable to hold. The 24” size made it easier, and lighter, than a larger suitcase to pull onto public transportation. The material of the suitcase and the zipper feels sturdy. By the end of the trip, after a few small souvenir purchases, it was almost over-full, but the zipper still zipped smoothly and held secure. The zipper pull locking mechanism worked well and was easy to use. I couldn’t be more pleased with this suitcase, and my husband is excited to get his own! Highly recommended.

Love, love, love this luggage! I looked at a TON of bags before my recent trip to Rome because I wanted something stylish that also wouldn’t take up too much space. European hotel rooms are usually a bit smaller, and the one we stayed in only had a tiny corner closet—no dressers at all. Having a top-opening suitcase made such a huge difference. I could keep it on the luggage stand, open it from the top, and easily access all my things without the suitcase taking over the entire room. My husband brought a typical clamshell suitcase, and his took up so much room. It was constantly in the way, which made me even more grateful that I chose this top-opening style. The wheels roll smoothly and softly, the color is beautiful, and the overall design is just perfect for travel. It handled the trip to Italy really well with only minor scuffing. On the way back it picked up a few more marks, but that’s totally normal for any luggage, and if you want to keep it pristine, you can always buy a luggage wrap. This bag was exactly what I needed, and I truly love it. I’m already excited to take it back to Italy next year!

Bought one of these for myself and my husband loved it so much I bought him one for his birthday. It rolled so smoothly doesn’t catch on anything it makes traveling very pleasant. We got this small carry-on size and it’s perfect so you don’t have to check back really nice quality and I love it. It only opens on one side. I feel like I can fit so much more clothing in it.

UPDATE: 6/2/2026 We have now put this luggage through the wringer (and the airlines have had a hard go at them too, trust me) and I have to say these are the single best suitcases we have ever owned. Our last trip we took five flights and the airlines did manage to put a a dent in one suitcase's side, where the aluminum runs (see picture), but the case kept everything inside safe and it opens and closes without any issue. I was already able to get the dent out from the inside. We got white so it would stand out on the carousel which means plenty of visible scuffs and scrapes, but who cares? I have found nothing survives airline luggage handlers for long anyway. The photos are to show you how little damage these cases took after eight countries, plenty of cobblestone paths, and numerous luggage handlers. We have transported glass bottles and ceramics in these cases and came home with everything intact. The zippers and the locks continue to work well. The wheels roll along as good as the day we bought the luggage. This past trip I I didn't see a storm drain opening and one wheel went right into it with a full suitcase (46 pounds); if that hard stop isn't going to take a wheel off, I don't think anything will. We now own three- 2 for checked luggage, and one carry-on. I lead overseas trips and rarely recommend luggage (I don't want to be blamed if something fails on a trip) but I have actually been sharing the link to these suitcases with my groups. Previous review: I wanted to wait until we had a major trip before writing a review. We completed a 22-day trip overseas and this luggage handled spectacularly. Here is a breakdown of what we wanted, and how it performed: Hard shell that won't crack or dent- I literally tripped trying to get both mine and my wife's suitcases onto a shinkansen (bullet train) and drove my knee with 190 pounds behind it right into the the center of one suitcase. Nothing. No damage at all. Wheels that move and don't break- Japan has yellow raised textures on the sidewalks for the visually impaired throughout the cities, it can can play merry havoc with suitcase wheels. These wheels danced right over them and always stayed on track. On smooth surfaces the suitcases felt like they were floating. Side note: Put the suitcase on its side when on a train or hill, if you cannot hold on to it or lock a wheel in with your foot, the suitcase will take off on you! Zipper: So far, so good. Easy to use, didn't get stuck, and didn't come open. Lock and zipper pull-tabs: the built in lock is nice, but I know just how rough airlines are, almost all of my past suitcases have had zipper tabs ripped off. I used a suitcase cover to ensure these were protected. I wish the company had a little bump-out on either side of the zipper lock so that the zipper pulls would be better protected, but we had no issues. FRONT OPENING!!: This was a really big deal for us. We wanted hard shell, but I hate the clam-shell designs that are everywhere. Hanke got it! It worked perfectly. So happy with how this functioned. We had a Delsey, front opening suitcase, and the zipper really could not handle the corners, just not a good design. The zippers failed too quickly, which was a shame, because otherwise Delsey makes a good bag. Handle: So comfortable and easy to adjust. I like a recessed button so that I am not constantly changing the handle height accidentally (looking at you Samsonite). Size: We got the 26-inch and thought it was overkill, but we wanted a slightly larger checked bag because there is no option to expand this suitcase. We left for Japan with half-empty bags, and they were packed when we came home. It was relaxing not worrying about organizing and space for the return, we just shoved everything in, and still came in under weight. Again, it was a longer trip, and we picked up some nice ceramics on our travels (nothing broke on the way home, the hard-shell did its job!) but maybe a smaller one for week-long trips. Hard-shell and color: Let's face it, white is going to show everything, but I'd rather be able to pick my suitcase out at luggage return and the suitcase covers not only protected the zipper pulls, but kept the scuff marks off the luggage. The luggage was strong! Very strong. Overall: I have to say, with a few domestic trips, and its first international under its belt, these suitcases have proven to be the best we have had in ages. At this price-point, I have not had anything perform as well- and I have gone through a few! I have been so frustrated with wheels that don't track, handles that break, zippers that fail, or soft-shells that look like box cutters were taken to them during loading. Let's put it this way, even if the wheels had broken off, I would buy this suitcase again. We brutalized the luggage this trip, and it took it all. I fully expected something to break at some point, just the fact that it didn't has made me a fan.

I’ve always had a small carry-on for short trips and the largest allowed carry-on for longer ones. But the larger one did not fit in Delta’s Canada Regional Jets a.k.a., CRJ900 (much smaller over-head bins). This 20” carry-on is just slightly smaller than my other one, but it fits in the CRJ over-head bins. As for what I can fit inside…. I really have not had to leave something behind because it didn’t fit (when compared to my other slightly larger carry-on). Looks: It is actually quite stylish, I think. The grayish-blue (or blueish-gray) tone is nice. Function: I hate the “clam shell” luggage. You have to be careful when closing/opening a lid that holds half of your clothes. If it has a full divider that zips closed, then that's "less bad". But you are still closing a heavy lid. I did not want a fabric/canvas one, even though those have a top-lid design. I searched and searched for hard shell luggage (both online and at local stores). All I kept finding was the dreaded clam shell design. I finally found this one which has a hard shell (well, not fabric/canvas, but flexible polycarbonate PC material) AND a top-lid design. GREAT!!!! The lid also includes straps that keep it from going all the way over (a nice touch). You can unhook these straps, if you want. It includes the TSA lock. That being said, the combination wheel looks flimsy. But that may be deceiving. Time will tell. I have not seen any review stating any problems with it. So maybe it’s just my wrong impression. The wheels work VERY well. My home airport has carpet, which I hate. Many times, I tilt my 4-wheel carry-on on 2 wheels and pull it like the older luggage because the wheels don’t roll well on carpet. But WOW…. The wheels on this one work very well on carpet (my other carry-on is a Samsonite, and the wheels on this one work much better). The retractable handle does not take up much space on the inside, and the lining is loose enough so I can pack smaller clothes between the bars without issue. Durability: This luggage includes an aluminum reinforcement ring/frame, which not only adds strength to it, but adds another stylish touch. This is my first polycarbonate PC luggage, so I cannot yet attest to the durability of the material. But it is supposed to be strong, and so much luggage is made of this material these days, so I’m not worried. I remember seeing a video of someone sitting on it, showing its strength. So I tried it. I sat on it while waiting for my flight (about 175 lbs.). No damage. Measurements: Interior dimensions are 18.5" long, 14" wide, and 8" tall (see where the measuring tape bends in the attached pictures). The lid adds one more inch to the height for a total of 9" interior height. Exterior dimensions, including wheels and handles, are 22", 15", and 9.75". This carry-on is just slightly smaller than my "largest allowed" Samsonite carry-on. But it fit in the Delta Connection CRJ-900 over-head bin (the largest allowed carry-on does not fit, which is why I bought this one). Negatives: Nothing is perfect. But the negatives for this luggage are so minor, I almost gave it 5 stars, regardless. But then decided on 4 stars because, though minor, it has negatives. #1, It lacks a handle at the bottom (by the wheels). I use that handle a LOT with my other suitcases. You can pick up the suitcase by both the top and bottom handles for a quick move without having to zip up the lid. #2, The handles are not centered. I imagine this is because of the aluminum reinforcement ring. But with the right design, you can have the aluminum ring AND handles that are centered. Off-centered handles make it hang awkwardly when picked up. #3, The retractable/telescoping handle is too wide. My backpack has a strap that is designed to go over the handle so that the backpack rests on the suitcase and does not fall over. But with such a wide handle, I have a hard time getting the backpack strap over it. Overall, I am very pleased with this suitcase. My larger 26” canvas check-in suitcase ripped during my last trip (I had it for maybe 15-20 years). So now I’m looking to replace it with the 26” version of this one. So yes…. I am quite pleased with it.

If you were attracted to this suitcase because of its chic look and claims of durability, I urge you to save your money and look elsewhere. I unfortunately took the chance and spent good money on this bag only to have it look like someone used it to skateboard down the street after just one flight (didn’t even make it through an entire trip). The “scratch-resistant” claims, are completely false. Upon retrieving my bag after the flight, one of my zippers was completely gone (both pieces of the zipper, like it was never even there), the edges were frayed, and it was all scratched and banged up, where in many areas, the silver base material was showing through. Again, this was after ONE flight. But I think the most disappointing part about my experience was that when I reached out to the seller about my issues and request a replacement, he told me to try wiping the luggage with a cloth (as if I hadn’t tried that already) and the scratches would go away. Clearly, that didn’t work. Then the most he offered me was a discount on another purchase or to send me a replacement zipper. A ZIPPER?!? Oh, and I would have to be responsible for finding (and paying) the repair shop to put the zipper back on the bag. Wow. Who wants a replacement zipper anyway, if the rest of my brand new suitcase still looks like trash? After much time spent going back and forth, the seller refused to send me a replacement bag and literally just stopped replying to my messages. How’s that for customer service? Needless to say, I will NEVER waste my money on these company’s faulty products again and unless you’re looking for a one-time use only suitcase, I encourage you to do the same and avoid the headache.

This has officially become my go-to carry-on for every single trip! I was a bit worried about getting the beige-pink shade at first, but it has stayed spotless and surprisingly never gets dirty. The top-opening lid is an absolute game changer—it’s so much more convenient than a traditional clamshell zipper where you have to split the whole bag open on the floor. The expandable zipper gives you plenty of extra wiggle room to pack more than you think, making it perfect for quick getaways. Plus, the top handle is super sturdy and holds my backpack securely while rolling through the airport. Couldn't recommend it more! It is the best you can buy with this prize, the thickness is great!

I absolutely love this suitcase, probably more than I expected. I’ve always wanted a hard shell suitcase with a top opening instead of the clam shell opening. Especially for traveling to Europe where the hotel rooms are small and making space for a clamshell suitcase is difficult ( if you live out of the suitcase instead of unpacking them). There is one other brand who makes this style but their prices are insane. I bought this one for the looks, the function, and the price. The case overall is firm expected for the top. The top piece that opens up seems less sturdy than the rest of the suitcase. I didn’t think it was going to hold enough for my 7 day trip and it actually did. I did rewear a few items though. I had no issues with damage from the airlines. The suitcase held up just fine! I also loved how easy and effortless it was to roll along as the wheels operate smoothly. I don’t think it expands though. I can’t recall so check the listing. Overall really happy with this purchase!

They delivered 20 instead of 18.because im expecting that i have my loptop compartments and thats the reason i buy a new one even still i have good luggage also 🥺.But the product was good quaity.

UPDATE: I went on our two week trip with this suitcase along with two of their 14" underseats, and it was perfect! The two 14" would easily fit under the seat in front of us when there was no room up above so we didn't have to worry about our carry-ons fitting anywhere when we boarded the plane. The green 24" suitcase was checked and there isn't even a scuff on it, you'd never know it went anywhere. I love how the top opens, it makes accessing and packing the suitcase so easy. I met one other lady on the trip that had the very same green suitcase, it was an immediate bond lol. I'm replacing all of our old luggage with this style, it's a dream to have and the quality is top-notch! This suitcase is stunning, I ordered the green and it's gorgeous. I ordered this suitcase because of how the top opens up. Instead of the suitcase unzipping around the middle, it's just the top that opens like a traditional soft sided suitcase and I love it. It's roomy inside and I just love everything about it. I'm taking a trip in a few weeks, I will write an update about how well it does with the baggage handlers :D

Sturdy and has good wheels. Love the trunk style because you can pack so much more. Easy to clean too.

La valigia sembra molto bella e robusta; non l'ho ancora usata ma lo farò presto per un imminente viaggio in Spagna. La cosa più interessante che ha risiede nel fatto che non si apre nel mezzo a conchiglia ( occupando un doppio spazio rispetto alle sue dimensioni da chiusa) ma consente, quando si arriva nella stanza dell hotel, di appoggiarla sul letto ( o suo apposito sgabello) e di aprirla da sopra senza dividere le due metà ( per intenderci bene, è come se fosse un bauletto con il coperchio): per me di una comodità impagabile. Anche le routine, il manico telescopico di varie lunghezze sembrano di ottima fattura.

Der Koffer ist schön und stabil gebaut mit äußerst praktischen Öffnung und sehr guten Rollen ausgestattet. Bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Kauf. Wie sich der Koffer auf Reisen zeigt bleibt abzuwarten aber wie gesagt macht sehr qualitative Eindruck.