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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
My new best traveling companion
By Chris C.
I had a Timberland rollaboard for the past 18 years that I loved. It was a little bit larger than this, designed at the start of the whole airline luggage shake up, but had great wheels (in line skates) plenty of interior space, came with a hanger/garment folder, and even had hidden backpack straps (which I never used). I had great memories of trips all over the U.S. and even world with that bag. Its design did allow me to overpack, which sometimes made it bulge beyond the overhead compartment limits. So I'd have to pull out sweaters and books to hold in my seat. When one small plastic piece of its extension handle finally broke and I could find no replacement (believe me I tried hard), I decided it was time for a new bag. I looked at outlet stores and what you find in Marshall's type luggage areas. Of dubious quality. On the other end are great brands like Briggs and Riley, and a friend's model of that was vying for my final decision. But I was getting on a plane and the fellow in front of me was pulling this new Timberland. It looked just right and seemed to be solid construction. So brand loyalty and price won out and I ordered this. I travel on business about every two weeks and always carry luggage on. I was worried about the slightly smaller size. I usually take my own pillow (flat feather) with me. And sometimes I need dressier clothes. Turns out this still will hold my other Timberland hanger/garment folder. It has been packed to the brim and never caused problems with overhead compartment. I think part of that is due to the lower section that is the black band you see in the picture. That restricts how much you can bulge that part out and so put in wheels first it hits where most luggage compartments narrow at back. It thus seems to fit fine, even when I add extras to the top zipper pockets. The handles and wheels are very nice. My only complaint is the adjustable strap on the very top pocket that has a buckle that gets caught too often in the overhead bin as I try to pull it out getting off the plane. And just like my other Timberland, it never gets confused with anyone else's generic black bag. Hoping for another 18 years.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect Carry on
By Mark Noviasky
In short - Well constructed, Quiet in-line type wheels, three position sturdy handle , nice zippers and just enough pockets to separate things.At first i was wary about purchasing with not alot of reviews out there but decided to order anyway. I wanted a carry on to supplement my backpack and was worried about how it would fit in the overhead bins. Once received and after feeling how well made it was i couldn't wait until my next trip to try it out.I just used it for a short trip it worked perfectly. I didn't even have to take my backpack since this bag was large enough for everything i needed. Toting this bag around was very easy and comfortable with nice quiet wheels. Once on the plane the bag fit perfectly into the overhead bins on two flights (for reference the plane was a MD88), The bag has three handles on it allowing quick easy retrieval from the overhead no matter which way you put it in. The main handles are soft and cushiony. Can't wait until my next trip, for me this bag makes my travel experience much much better.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Surprisingly good
By Shami Chatterjee
I was wary about getting this bag because it didn't have much feedback one way or the other. Having bought this bag and taken it on a trip, I'm pleasantly surprised. This is a very good product!* Light. Much lighter than your typical roll-aboard.* Thoughtful design. Lots of usable space, not too many extraneous details. I liked being able to hold boarding passes and zip-loc full of liquids and gels (stupid rule) in the outside pocket while going through security.* Well made. Does not feel cheap or chintzy - everything seems well built and solid. The zipper feels tough, the cord pulls are nice, the fabric is stiff, the handle doesn't wobble, the pull handles are nicely padded, the wheels roll well. Small things, but important.* Durable? I can't say yet, but it did survive 6 airplanes, 3 gate-checks (small airplanes), and a week on the road with no signs of wear. FYI, this won't fit into the overhead of a commuter jet, although it is just fine on a larger plane and meets the carry-on size restrictions.* One unusual feature: The bag opens like the jaws of a crocodile. The black part at the base is a solid stiff ring around the entire bag and gives it structure (good for shoving shoes down at the bottom) and the case opens from the top all the way down both sides. It is a bit more difficult to pack than the standard side-opening design.* You do have the usual wasted space because of the frame running down the back of the case from the handle to the wheels. Unavoidable in a rolling design.Overall, I'm very happy I got this bag, and astonished at the quality, especially for under a hundred bucks.
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