Name: Global 21" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On
Brand: Baseline
SKU: BLU121CXW-5
Price: 679.0 USD
Availability:  InStock

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

Briggs and Riley Global 2-Wheel Carry-On Black Front View #color_black

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The Briggs & Riley Baseline 21" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On is filled with clothes for an extended vacation. All the clothes are neatly organized in each compartment. #color_black

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

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

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Enjoy practical luxury anywhere in the world with our Baseline 21” Global 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On. The CX® Smart Packing Technology enlarges to become astonishingly roomy, then compresses to fit most global airlines’ overhead bins, and our exterior-mounted Outsider® handle creates a perfectly flat interior packing space to minimize wrinkles and keep clothes crisp. Add in the unmatched longevity and quality of Briggs & Riley, and you have the ultimate global carry-on luggage solution.

SKU: BLU121CXW-5

Expansion & Compression

Self-Repairing Zippers

Flat Packing

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)

21 x 15 x 9 - 11.5 in / 53.3 x 38.1 x 22.9 - 29.2 cm

CASE DIMENSIONS

(excludes wheels & handles)

20 x 15 x 7.875 in / 50.8 x 38 x 20 cm

CAPACITY

2400 - 3150 cu in / 39 - 52 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: BLU121CXW-5

Expansion & Compression

Self-Repairing Zippers

Flat Packing

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)

21 x 15 x 9 - 11.5 in / 53.3 x 38.1 x 22.9 - 29.2 cm

CASE DIMENSIONS

(excludes wheels & handles)

20 x 15 x 7.875 in / 50.8 x 38 x 20 cm

CAPACITY

2400 - 3150 cu in / 39 - 52 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: 4.448598 / 5 from 107 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers appreciate the Global 21" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On for its high-quality materials, expandable feature, and suitability for international travel. The bag's wide body and CX® technology make it a reliable travel companion.

Summary topics

Travel Suitability (6%): Customers loved the BandR bags, finding them easy to travel with and perfect for business trips.
Material Quality (20%): Many customers pointed out that the bag has a great quality, with high-quality materials and a fantastic look.
Expandable Feature (8%): Customers loved the expandable feature, especially for packing, especially on a 10 day overseas trip.

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Review highlights

"Great design and quality manufacturing." — Roberto M.
"This bag is a high quality, functional tardis." — Anya P.
"The expandable feature is fantastic, especially for packing, It was a nice feature on a 10 day overseas trip." — Betsie C.

Reviews

Heavy, but build quality is unsurpassed

"Premium materials and construction, by far the most well-built suitcase I've owned. Appreciate the outside handle allowing for an easy square space to pack in. Only downside is it is quite heavy for a carry-on, even when lightly loaded."

— Antonio S. (5/5)

Because my Global 22 inch

"Because my Global 22 inch carryon has proven unfailingly reliable for at least a decade of weekly use plus trans continental flights and AmTrack, each of my mission serving grandsons and now my granddaughter receive one along with the medium Baseline expandable. Department store brands do not survive a mission. The medium expandables meet foreign flight size requirements. I recently enjoyed a two week visit with family in Nevada and in Florida. I paired my 22 inch carryon with the large expandable brief case to carry clothing, shoes, cosmetics"

— Deborah K. (5/5)

Absolutely a step above average

"Absolutely a step above average luggage. The quality of product and workmanship is readily apparent. As with most things, you get what you pay for."

— Douglas B. (5/5)

B and R 21" carry-on

"Expander side hard to pull up. Needed to use the case so did not return."

— Carol C. (5/5)

Not a carry-on for most US airlines

"I don’t understand why this is marketed as a carry-on when it’s too wide for most US airlines. United, American, Delta, Alaska all require carry-ons to be 14” wide but this is 15” so it doesn’t fit in the overhead bins. I travel weekly for work and don’t check my bag so this was a complete a waste of money."

— Peter (1/5)

Lightweight

"Lightweight compared to the travel pro. Fits all I need for 3-6 days."

— Alexia W. (5/5)

Great Size and Well Made

"I've had this bag for years, and I just got one for my husband. His is a beautiful navy (not available when I got mine). These are classy, very well made bags and can hold a lot yet still fit in most overhead bins. They roll smoothly--2 wheels is so much better than 4, as the bag won't roll away if you let go on a slope. Our son has an older version that's a bit smaller (which we'd prefer), and it still looks new after 8 years of use all around the world. Best. Luggage. Ever."

— karenlee b. (5/5)

Great carry on

"My husband loves this carry on and the option for expansion. He expands it, packs it, then compresses it down for it to be more compact. Its high quality and very durable. He travels often and has no complaints."

— LAURA B. (5/5)

Overseas travel

"I have the 22" four wheel version. It's the best carry on I have used in my 35 years of business travel. I have used it several times in Europe without issue. I bought this for international travel as it meets all travel abroad requirements."

— David N. (5/5)

Almost great. The front big

"Almost great. The front big pocket is slightly off (ie not square) when compared with the body of the carry-on. We expect a perfectly built product for a premium product and at this price."

— Tam (4/5)

Q&A

What Material is this made from? I'm looking at the Strong Bags and LuggageWorks alternatives as I'm a pilot so this bag will see a lot of use and they both state they're made from ballistic nylon. Is this true with the baseline also?: Good Morning Gaz, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. This bag is made of 1680D ballistic nylon.
Do you offer retired military discount?: Good Afternoon Dan, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. I do apologize but we do not offer a military discount, however some of our items are sold at your local PX store.
What is your lightest weight 21" suitcase?: Good Morning Martha, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. The lightest 21" bag that we have would be our ZDX collection carry on.
Can the bag be left in the expanded state if full packed and wanting to use it as checked luggage?: Good Morning Warrigal, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. The bag is not made to be used in the expanded state. There is no lock on the compassion plates that will hold the bag in the expanded plate in place. If something heavy is placed on the bag the bag will compress.
The dimensional diagram in the photos indicated the width at 14". However the Specs section lists it at 15". Please confirm correct dimension, as I am evaluating this product for use on US Domestic flights were the width limit is often 14".: Good Morning, Thank you for contacting Briggs & Riley. I show from the middle for the piping the bag is 15" wide.

Global 21" 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On

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Our Innovation

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Wrinkle Reducing

AI Generated Review Summary

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Review highlights

Reviews

Heavy, but build quality is unsurpassed

Because my Global 22 inch

Absolutely a step above average

B and R 21" carry-on

Not a carry-on for most US airlines

Lightweight

Great Size and Well Made

Great carry on

Overseas travel

Almost great. The front big

Q&A

Pack More And (Still) Carry-On