(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (about 665 ratings). The listing title also mentions a front-opening pocket, so it may pool Baseline variants and colors.
The most praised premium carry-on: its push-down compression system and flat interior fit more than anything else, and the lifetime warranty covers airline damage, but it costs about $729 and weighs about 10 lb.
Top complaints
- Very expensive
Good Housekeeping lists 'very expensive' as a con at $729, and CNN calls the price very high. Amazon owners disagree on value for money.
- Heavy
At 10 lb, it is the heaviest bag Wirecutter recommends. Good Housekeeping also calls it on the heavier side, and CNN found the 2-wheel version the heaviest of five it tested (9.7 lb).
- Exposed handle rails, harder to roll when full
Wirecutter felt the outside handle rails scrape on stairs and found the handle loose at first (on purpose, says the brand). CNN saw wear on the outside handle. A Condé Nast Traveler editor says it doesn't roll as easily when full, and Amazon owners disagree on maneuverability.
What owners love
- Unmatched compression and flat interior
Wirecutter says the CX system adds 2.5 inches of depth, then locks down in steps, and the handle rails sit outside so the inside is flat. It calls it the easiest bag to pack that it tested.
Source: Wirecutter - Fits a week or more
Good Housekeeping testers gave it perfect scores for capacity; one fit clothes for two people for seven days. A Condé Nast Traveler editor says nothing she tried holds more.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Condé Nast Traveler - Built to last, garment folder included
Wirecutter calls it the only spinner it tested with a built-in garment folder and a buy-it-for-life bag. Amazon owners praise its durability, with one saying it outlived their Rimowa bags.
- You need a light bag to lift overhead
- You're on a budget
- You want a bag that rolls easily when stuffed full
- Very frequent flyers (Wirecutter suggests 25,000+ miles a year)
- Packing suits and dresses with less wrinkling
- Buy-it-for-life buyers (a 2-wheel version holds more)
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Upgrade pick: superlative build, the best compression system and easiest packing; flaws are exposed rails, a loose-feeling handle and 10 lb weight.
- Good Housekeeping: Best for international travel: packs far more than it looks and has durable nylon; very expensive and on the heavier side.
- CNN Underscored: Best soft-sided carry-on (2-wheel version): largest capacity it tested and the best warranty in the business; heaviest bag and the handle shows wear.