AI Generated Review Summary
The Essential 22" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On is praised for its versatile design, exceptional quality, and ease of use. Customers highlight its compression and expansion features, durability, and value for money. However, opinions vary on the strap, handle, and pockets.
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Reviews
I don’t really review suitcases
"But jeez, this thing is exceptionally well designed. The compartments are really well thought out, everything is right where it should be, it’s surprisingly light for an actual suitcase, the cramming-accommodation feature is very clever and remarkably effective. I’m this evening just back from my first trip with it (2 weeks) and I am unreasonably happy with this suitcase. Also, it looks pretty cool, but that would be a stupid reason to buy a suitcase. So buy it because it suitcases extremely well and just enjoy the fact that it’s really elegant."
— F M. (5/5)
Great bag, couple major set backs.
"I travel 4 days a week in airports every day all day. It’s a Great bag very light weight and love the interior organization. However I have 2 major issues with it. 1. Wheels are awful to the point i question buying this. very loud and transfer vibration to handle but luckily can be upgraded to rollerblade wheels from Amazon. 2. Handle is hard to use and janky. too long at full extension, have to find first hole down and sometimes one side finds it but other side pushes the large slider and doesn’t lock, seems to have some flex as well."
— Trevor B. (3/5)
Huge upgrade in my luggage
"I’ve had a TP flight crew bag for 6 years. Recently upgraded to the B&R baseline essential 2-wheel carry on. I love this bag!!! I should have bought it when my travel schedule increased several years ago. You get what you pay for. Lighter. Great engineering. Outstanding warranty. 5-stars."
— Michael M. (5/5)
BUY IT YESTERDAY!!!!
"Wow this bag is FANTASTIC. The organization is 10/10 and the collapsing system is so user friendly. I literally have no notes on this except the wheels could be better. I will never buy another brand of luggage or let any of my loved ones. It is totally worth the price. I can’t wait to buy my next product!!!"
— Paul R. (5/5)
Reliable Carry-On for Frequent Flying
"As someone who travels frequently, I really appreciate luggage that is simple, durable, and dependable. The Essential 22” 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On checks all those boxes. The wheels roll smoothly, the handle feels sturdy, and the expansion feature is very useful when extra space is needed. The overall construction feels solid and well thought out. It’s a great carry-on for anyone who travels often."
— Daihyun K. (5/5)
Needs better wheels
"Bag is great. Plenty of storage, lightweight and can see the quality control is there. Only complaint, the wheels. The roller blade style wheels on my previous bag rolled better and felt more durable. Hope B&R can come out with an option to do roller blade style wheels and this would be a 5 star bag"
— James D. (4/5)
Worth every penny
"Love my bag! The expandable option is awesome. I can pack so much for my work trips and my clothes stay wrinkle free with the compartment that allows me to hang clothes."
— Paloma S. (5/5)
Right Wheel is already squeeling
"Extremely dissapointed with this wheel noise. I’m a pilot who used luggage works for ten years. I like the bag itself but one wheel is already squeeling. I used lubricant and cleaned the wheel and still very loud. Ridiculous for the price point to have this happen already"
— Sean H. (1/5)
Pockets are a disappointment
"I have had a B+R Transcend bag for ~16 years and love it. I ordered the Baseline as a replacement as mine is getting pretty dilapidated. What I'm disappointed in is the pockets--for some reason, they are sown into the lining with the zipper only at the top (instead of full mesh with zipper around three sides like my old one). I can fit virtually nothing in these (a hairbrush doesn't even fit!) Yes, I will adjust and will just have to put everything into the body of the suitcase instead of zipping it easily into the lid as I always have, but this really cuts into the space available for packing my clothes and means I will never be able to use my suitcase without fully expanding it. Otherwise, the bag is nice, but I'm going to get my old one fixed and keep using it as long as I can--that's how much I dislike the new one. Bummer."
— Jennifer B. (3/5)
Sturdy and light weight suitcase
"What a upgrade from my travel program bag. I travel for a living and love this big for it's capacity. The lifetime guarantee was a bonus to my purchase. Quality is fantastic clean, great zippers, great sturdy material, wheels and handle is sturdy."
— Shakira A. (5/5)
