Samsonite Luggage Lightweight 2 Piece Set, Black/Red, Set

I am a petite 5' 2" and hate traveling with a regular size carry-on. I normally end up stuffing it to the point that it is too heavy for me and almost impossible fitting it into the overhead compartment. This time I decided to make it easy for myself and my daughter. I took the regular size carry-on piece as the check-in luggage and the little one as my carry-on. Traveling could not have been easier: these set of luggage is light and sturdy and was able to fit the smaller piece under the seat (with difficulty) but had no problem fitting it into the overhead compartment. Whenever I had to pick up the check-in luggage I was able to carry both with not problem since the little wheels have spinners and they will turn with little effort. At some point while walking through airports I let them sit straight, slightly touched the handles and just pushed them! Hallelujah! Another plus I discovered is the fact that the handles can be pulled and set half-way (I preferred it this way since I am short) or all the way. In all, I would totally recommend this set and might consider purchasing another one.

This was the perfect luggage set for me. I am a teacher and I travel rather a lot. The larger of the two pieces is your carry on piece for the airplane. It fits perfectly in the overhead and is, itself, very light weight. There are handles all over it, so that it is easily removed from the overhead. The handle is sturdy and the rollers are very smooth. There are many pouches with which to store all of the necessary items, and plenty of room inside for a few days worth of clothes etc. This is the perfect case for a trip lasting two to five days time, depending on your own packing habits. I tend to travel fairly simple, so it works for me. If you carry everything but the kitchen sink, well…. I can put everything I need, including toiletries, running shoes and workout clothes, professional clothes, a book and my computer easily with room to spare. The smaller piece is a laptop bag. I'm a teacher, and this piece is perfect for me to store all of my supplies I need for the day; including my laptop, books, handouts, general supplies and lunch. It is lightweight and the rollers work perfectly. This piece would be perfect for a teacher, or anyone who travels to a couple of locations everyday, but still needs to have certain supplies with them. It would also be perfect for a quick trip requiring a plane flight. Say the trip was only for the day, but you don't want to show up looking like an amateur. This would be a great piece to allow you to have everything you need, and still have that professional appearance.

We've used these a couple of times since the purchase, but not yet on a flight so that will be the real test. They have a good amount of space and seem to be built well. My teenager used the smaller bag for a few overnight trips and it's been perfect for that. They store inside each other so they don't take up a lot of room when in use. I usually don't like to purchase luggage on line, but this was a good deal and I'd recommend this set. So far the hardware/handle are working just fine, but the pull out handle is not the sturdiest I've seen, so it will be interesting to see how they hold up over time. For now, after a few uses, I'd say this has been a good buy.

These are very nice, lightweight pieces of carry on luggage. The larger suitcase is 23" tall including the wheels so it may not fit in the overhead bins of some of the airlines planes but should fit in most. The smaller case is perfect for essentials like small laptop computers, cameras and meds and is easy to maneuver. They both are easy to roll along beside you but I wouldn't expect them to withstand rough usage. They should be fine for rolling through the airport and down hotel hallways. Also, the red trim give them a distinctive look.

The product itself seems well made and fairly well designed. HOWEVER The dimensions listed are for the cargo compartment only and do not include the handles and wheels. Oddly enough, the airlines requirements very specifically mention that the handles and wheels must be included. This means that the larger bag is, in fact, NOT carry on sized as it is (gasp) the height of the wheels too large. I am past my return by date or I would surely be exchanging this for one that actually would work as a carry on.

As other reviewers have stated - this is a set of two different sized pieces of carry-on luggage. You can't take them both onto an airplane yourself. That said, it is perfect for a parent and child set. My six-year old easily managed the smaller case by herself through several airports. FYI - the handle on the small case has enough positions that is can be lowered for a child or extended so that a six-foot male can easily handle it. Both cases are light and maneuverable. However, it should be noted that very maneuverability can be both a pro and a con. With four independent wheels, these cases will easily swivel through the tightest airplane aisles. However, they also tend to take off in random directions on escalators if you don't pay close attention. Also noteworthy, and a nice touch that doesn't exist on my other suitcases, is the convenient handle between the wheels. In this day of crammed overhead compartments and flight attendants repeating robotically "Wheels pointing OUT please, or we can't shut the bins", its nice to be able to have an easily-reached handle with which to pull your bag down (particularly for us short folk who can never reach the "regular" handles when the suitcase is oriented wheels out). When traveling is done, it takes a little bit of work to "nest" the two cases. But, the smaller case does indeed fit entirely inside the larger one, thus reducing the amount of space needed when storing the cases between trips.

They are of good quality and nice look. But the larger one, although claimed to be a carry-on, measures almost 25'' including wheels. The carry-on limit of most airlines is 22'' including wheels. I don't want to risk being challenged and forced to check it in. Plus, the larger one's handle has only one segment, while I prefer those with two segments so that I can put my handbag on top and grab both. Have to return it.

To be honest, I haven't actually used the luggage yet. However, I have examined it carefully and it looks sturdy and attractive. It seems well-crafted and the fabric looks practically indestructible. I bought this set on the advice of my son. He showed me his luggage, which looked new. He travels every week for business and told me it had been on 37 trips (air), including being pulled over NYC, Boston, etc. streets. He also told me the price was great. He bought his on sale and got just the larger piece for the same price as the set on Amazon. Highly recommended.