Name: Essential 22" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On
Brand: Baseline
SKU: BLU122CX-4
Price: 679.0 USD
Availability:  InStock

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black Front View #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black Open View #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Expansion #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black Side View #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black Back View #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black ID Tag #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black Back Pocket #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Black Front Pocket #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Black Open Packed #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Black #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Black Smartlink Strap #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On, Model Height 5'8" #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Full Specs 14"x22"9" compressed or 11.5" expanded #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Front View #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Open View #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Expansion #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Side View #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Back View #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Navy ID Tag #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Navy Back Pocket #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Navy Front Pocket #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Tri-fold Garment Folder #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Open #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Open Packed #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy CX Expansion #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Smartlink Strap #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Navy Garment Hook #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On, Model Height 5'8" #color_navy

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Front View #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Open View #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Expansion #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Side View #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Back View #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive ID Tag #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Back Pocket #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Olive Front Pocket #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive Tri-fold Garment Folder #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive Garment Hook #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive Open #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive Open Packed #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive CX Expansion #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive Smartlink Strap #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Olive #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On, Model Height 5'8" #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-wheel Carry-On Full Specs 14"x22"9" compressed or 11.5" expanded #color_olive

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Black Tri-fold Garment Folder #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Black Garment Hook #color_black

Briggs and Riley Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Black CX Expansion #color_black

Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Video #color_black

Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Video #color_navy

Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Video #color_olive

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We’ve engineered the Baseline Essential 22" 2-Wheel Carry-On as the ultimate domestic carry-on, built with the incomparable Briggs & Riley construction that guarantees enduring performance. Our patented CX® Smart Packing Technology expands to accommodate all your wardrobe essentials but compresses for an easy fit in most US overhead bins, while our exterior-mounted Outsider® handle keeps your packing surface flat and your garments pristine.

SKU: BLU122CX-4

Expansion & Compression

Flat Packing

Self-Repairing Zippers

2 Wheels

TSA Approved Lock Included

Impact-resistant Corner Guards

INTERIOR FEATURES

Pack more while carrying less. Our CX® Smart Packing Technology expands to give you up to 30% more space, then compresses back to carry-on size—so you can travel without checking your bag.
Our integrated garment carrier gently secures formalwear, reducing creases so you arrive looking polished and ready.
Skip the ironing — premium cinch-down garment panels ensure your clothing stays in place during transit and keeps wrinkles to a minimum.
Efficiently store and organize your accessories with two strategically placed mesh-lid zip pockets.
Interior lining is soft and inviting while the contrasting color makes finding contents easy.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Perfect packing starts with our exclusive Outsider® handle—mounted on the exterior of the bag to create a flat, ridgeless interior that simplifies packing and keeps clothes crisp.
Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum, our multi-height telescoping handle adjusts seamlessly, delivering uncompromising comfort.
Roll smoothly on practically any terrain with our high-density, impact-resistant wheels.
Keep your luggage standing tall with wedge-shaped feet that prevent tip-overs.
Built for a lifetime of reliable performance with impact-resistant corner guards.
Self-repairing YKK® zippers offer a lifetime of reliable, silky-smooth performance.
A custom leather nameplate personalizes each piece for instant identification.
Effortlessly connect multiple bags with the SmartLink strap for secure, 2-in-1 transport, streamlining every step of your journey.
Identify luggage discreetly with the HideAway™ ID tag, then slide it out of sight for easy security.
The SpeedThru™ pocket allows quick access to essentials, with a bright lining that shows when it’s open, so you breeze through checkpoints with confidence.
PowerPocket™ allows you to store your battery pack and pass through USB cord for easy phone charging on the go.
Quickly access extra items like jackets, gloves, and scarves with the large front pocket.
Retrieve luggage easily from the overhead compartment or baggage claim with multiple grab handles on bottom, top and sides.
Secure your zipper compartments with this TSA-accepted combination cable lock. Travel Sentry® Approved Lock allows your luggage to be opened, inspected and relocked by security authorities without damage. For more information, visit: www.travelsentry.org

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

(includes wheels & handles)

22 x 14 x 9 - 11.5 in / 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 - 29.2 cm

CASE DIMENSIONS

(excludes wheels & handles)

21 x 14 x 7.875 in / 53.34 x 35.5 x 20 cm

CAPACITY

2352 - 3087 cu in / 39 - 51 Liters

WEIGHT

9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg

MATERIAL

Premium Ultra-Durable Ballistic Nylon

Legendary Performance. Guaranteed for Life.

Since day one, we’ve had the best guarantee in travel. Our Simple as that® lifetime guarantee means if your bag is ever damaged—even by an airline—we’ll repair it, for life. Free of charge, no proof of purchase needed.

SKU: BLU122CX-4

Expansion & Compression

Flat Packing

Self-Repairing Zippers

2 Wheels

TSA Approved Lock Included

Impact-resistant Corner Guards

INTERIOR FEATURES

Pack more while carrying less. Our CX® Smart Packing Technology expands to give you up to 30% more space, then compresses back to carry-on size—so you can travel without checking your bag.
Our integrated garment carrier gently secures formalwear, reducing creases so you arrive looking polished and ready.
Skip the ironing — premium cinch-down garment panels ensure your clothing stays in place during transit and keeps wrinkles to a minimum.
Efficiently store and organize your accessories with two strategically placed mesh-lid zip pockets.
Interior lining is soft and inviting while the contrasting color makes finding contents easy.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Perfect packing starts with our exclusive Outsider® handle—mounted on the exterior of the bag to create a flat, ridgeless interior that simplifies packing and keeps clothes crisp.
Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum, our multi-height telescoping handle adjusts seamlessly, delivering uncompromising comfort.
Roll smoothly on practically any terrain with our high-density, impact-resistant wheels.
Keep your luggage standing tall with wedge-shaped feet that prevent tip-overs.
Built for a lifetime of reliable performance with impact-resistant corner guards.
Self-repairing YKK® zippers offer a lifetime of reliable, silky-smooth performance.
A custom leather nameplate personalizes each piece for instant identification.
Effortlessly connect multiple bags with the SmartLink strap for secure, 2-in-1 transport, streamlining every step of your journey.
Identify luggage discreetly with the HideAway™ ID tag, then slide it out of sight for easy security.
The SpeedThru™ pocket allows quick access to essentials, with a bright lining that shows when it’s open, so you breeze through checkpoints with confidence.
PowerPocket™ allows you to store your battery pack and pass through USB cord for easy phone charging on the go.
Quickly access extra items like jackets, gloves, and scarves with the large front pocket.
Retrieve luggage easily from the overhead compartment or baggage claim with multiple grab handles on bottom, top and sides.
Secure your zipper compartments with this TSA-accepted combination cable lock. Travel Sentry® Approved Lock allows your luggage to be opened, inspected and relocked by security authorities without damage. For more information, visit: www.travelsentry.org

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

(includes wheels & handles)

22 x 14 x 9 - 11.5 in / 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 - 29.2 cm

CASE DIMENSIONS

(excludes wheels & handles)

21 x 14 x 7.875 in / 53.34 x 35.5 x 20 cm

CAPACITY

2352 - 3087 cu in / 39 - 51 Liters

WEIGHT

9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg

MATERIAL

Premium Ultra-Durable Ballistic Nylon

Legendary Performance. Guaranteed for Life.

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Our Innovation

Pack More And (Still) Carry-On

Pack more while carrying less. Our CX® Smart Packing Technology expands to give you up to 30% more space, then compresses back to carry-on size—so you can travel without checking your bag.

Wrinkle Reducing

Longer items like suits, dresses and formal shirts stay pristine when you pack them in our built-in garment folder. Its tri-fold design and foam roll bar holds multiple full-length items comfortably while minimizing wrinkles.

Flat Packing

Arrive with your clothes neat, crisp and ready to go thanks to our innovative Outsider® handle. Its unique exterior-mounted design creates a flat packing surface inside the suitcase, so your favorite outfits stay ready to wear.

Best Guarantee in the Industry - No Receipt Needed. Simple as That

Remarkable Travelware With Exceptional Performance and Enduring Quality

Expertly Crafted With Extraordinary Engineering for Timeless Style, and Made to Last for Life

Enhancing the Travel Experience With Patented Innovations, for the Discerning Traveler

Overall rating: 4.5323076 / 5 from 325 reviews.

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.

Summary topics

Compression and Expansion Features: 5%
Carry Experience: 7%
Travel Functionality: 6%
Bag Quality: 10%
Lifetime Warranty: 6%

Review topics: ["size","fit","strap","problem","looks","weight","quality","bag","fabric","design","pockets","zippers","material","style","construction","feels","durability","shipping","service","shirts","piece","wheels","handle","suitcase","luggage","carry","briggs","space","features","clothes"].

Review highlights

"Compared to other bags, you'll immediately notice the the high quality materials and sleek design." — Calvin K.
"The straps are conveniently located, and the handle raises effortlessly to different heights." — John M.
"High quality, well built, supposed to be the best warranty, I’ve wanted one for years." — jim d.

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)

Wheel not smooth and noisy

"Great bag for travel. However wheels are a bit noisy and rough because of the material it’s made from. I prefer rollerblade type wheels for smoothness and noise free travel"

— PETER L. (4/5)

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)

Q&A

Have this one, but regret not buying the 4 wheel roller one. Can you add wheels to the front of this?: Good Afternoon Erin, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. Regrettably, we are unable to modify a two-wheeled suitcase into a four-wheeled one.
Do Southwest Airlines flight crew get a discount on these bags?: Good Morning Jill, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. You will want to contact our consumer service team at 877.745.3978, they will be happy to answer your request.
Would this fit a size 50r suit?: Good Afternoon Chris, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. The bag will hold a 50R suite but you will need to fold it to place it in the suiter area of the bag.
Looking for a flight crew bag. Will this bag fit in the Beechcraft King Air 350 wing locker? Looking at the 2 wheeled 22 carry on.: Good Afternoon Tina, Thank you for contacting Briggs and Riley. My suggestion for a flight crew bag would be our Baseline. We do carry a few different styles of two wheel bags.
how much does the 22" 2-wheel carry on weigh?: Good Afternoon, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. This bag weighs 9.7 lbs.

Essential 22" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On

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AI Generated Review Summary

Summary topics

Review highlights

Reviews

I don’t really review suitcases

Great bag, couple major set backs.

Huge upgrade in my luggage

Wheel not smooth and noisy

BUY IT YESTERDAY!!!!

Reliable Carry-On for Frequent Flying

Needs better wheels

Worth every penny

Right Wheel is already squeeling

Pockets are a disappointment

Q&A

Pack More And (Still) Carry-On