I bought this because I have a way bigger one and a way smaller carry on that match it. This size is perfect for taking to Europe, where your luggage can't weight over 44 lbs. If you get a bigger bag you will overpack and will go over the weight limit.

I really like this style and the durability of Samsonite is good. You have to personalize though because most people have a bag like this! I got colorful neoprene handle wraps (they velcro - about $6 for a pack of four here on Amazon) so I can spot it a mile away.

Purchased as a gift. My son had been looking for a carry-on that was also easy to transport through airport terminals.

Samsonite is the standard in practicality, and this one checks all the boxes: sized right to meet carry-on dimensions; expandable for ease in packing for several days; wheels to get through airports without weighing you down.

This suit case is a lot smaller than expected. Maybe TSA reduced sizes to carry on. Just be aware.

Ok, I haven't gone a trip with this suitcase yet put I can't wait to try it. I am crazy about researching items before I buy anything and I did a ton of research on suitcases in preparation for a trip I'll be taking later this year. The big hurdle was trying to find a suitcase set I wanted that fulfilled the picky requirements of Air France/ KLM airlines. Don't even get me started on their under-seat bag restrictions. I had to decide between hard side and soft side and chose soft side hoping it would be more pliable and not dent or crack like many hard-sided cases I read about in reviews. I like outside pockets that don't take up room from the interior room for clothes. I wanted a USB port, which this one has, and it's located in an exterior side pocket which I think can double as a water bottle pocket. It does not have the new TSA locks that zippers snap into but that was not a bid deal for me as I've always used my own TSA padlocks and they work fine. The extendable trolley handles seem a teeny bit flimsier than other suitcases I saw in stores but everything else seems so sturdy and well made. Note: the wheels spin very easily and smoothly but they seemed to struggle a bit when I rolled my suitcase from hardwood floor to a thick area rug. Once on the rug it rolled pretty well. I also bought the 25" case for longer trips and the carry-on bag has a strap that enables you to set it on the trolley handle of a larger case so you don't have to wheel two suitcases around. The interior is simple but well thought out with a wet bag and other compartments. This is ideal not just for swimsuits and really wet items but for those mornings when I have to pack up items I washed the night before that didn't quite dry thoroughly. There are little slots on either side of the main interior compartment that the tie-down straps slip into so they can stay out of the way while you're packing. Good thinking. The main compartment for the carry-on is deep and roomy. I will add to my review once I actually pack. I'm going to try to pack for two weeks abroad in just my carry-on and my under-seat bag but if that doesn't work I'll use the 25" case. I ordered the blue color which appears to be a medium deep royal blue but in person it's what I call a true dark teal, which I love. In different light it can look like green or blue. I wanted a color or style that doesn't shout out "A woman uses this bag!" (for protection...I don't want to be a target) The two brands it came down to were Travelpro and Samsonite. Both have very good guarantees. It was very hard to find a set from Travelpro that had everything I wanted and since I had loved my 30-year-old Samsonite cases I had gotten rid of last year, and the reviews were so good for the Solyte set, I went with Samsonite. The four stars are only because I haven't used them yet. I really hope to give them five stars in a later review.

Some things to be aware of before buying:

1. The actual width of the case is not 14 inches, as stated on the product page, but 13 inches.
2. Only the upper part of the suitcase can be expanded.
3. The wheels are smooth but make some noise when moving.
4. The front bag can exactly fit a 12.9-inch iPad but not a 13-inch MacBook Air.

But in other respects, it's a very good quality carry-on language. The backpack can be placed stable on the suitcase, and the suitcase can also be stacked firmly on the larger suitcase. This feature can provide a lot of convenience during travel when you have multiple luggage. Although it is only 13 inches wide, it can still hold enough things, suitable for a trip of about three days. Overall, I am satisfied with this suitcase, but because its actual size does not match the size on the product page, I only give it four stars.