This suitcase, a favorite of Chapel’s for quicker trips, is great for city hoppers, short business trips, or style-forward travelers who don’t want the standard clunky roller. It replaced a flimsier spinner she’d been using for years, and “the upgrade felt immediate,” she says. “You can tell it’s built to last—not to mention, it’s my first buckle-close luggage.”
She’s taken it on more than five trips so far, mostly domestic flights and a couple of long weekend train rides. It’s been from Miami to NYC, to upstate New York, and into Vermont for a ski trip (on that last trip, she used it to hold thinner layers, make-up, and hair accessories). “The compact size makes it ideal for carry-on, especially on airlines with stricter overhead bin rules,” Chapel says. She also likes to use it on road trips when she needs a “small-but-protective piece of luggage to carry my hair, makeup, and fun accessories that would be too squished in a duffel.”
The sleek case has an aluminum frame that makes it feel both more luxe and more secure, and the smooth double spinner wheels make maneuvering it a dream. “I’ve had this luggage for just over a year now, and it’s quickly become my go-to for short trips.” So far, there’s been no scuffs that couldn’t be wiped down. “The aluminum frame still clicks satisfyingly shut, interior zippers run smooth, and the spinner wheels glide effortlessly even over bumpy, old sidewalks.”
Dimensions: 22″ x 14″ x 9″
Capacity: 34L
Expandable: No
Warranty: Limited warranty
