Luggage Reviews looks at Executives' Luggage Preferences

For the person who appreciates quality above all else, here’s a Luggage Reviews look at  some upscale luggage items.  If price is not your first consideration, if you care more about quality of design and construction, you will appreciate Briggs & Riley, Hartmann, Travelpro and Tumi. Some luggage simply does surpass other luggage, even luggage with a very good reputation.

All of the above four rolling carry-on luggage makes come highly recommended. Owners of this luggage don’t necessarily agree on good, better, best, but in the opinion of Luggage Reviews you can’t go wrong with any of them. 

A not so small number of consumers claim that Hartmann luggage is the best there is.
Particularly impressive is the choice in construction materials and the thoughtful interior detailing. Hartmann Luggage is made to last. It’s not only durable but also attractive and easily spotted on the luggage carousel Here’s what you find in their 20” Mobile Traveler Spinner:

• Exceptional 360 degree four-wheel rotational movement for simple and effortless movement

• Telescoping two-stage handle that locks at 37 inches and 41 inches and provides comfortable gliding

• Main compartment packing area with two zippered side pockets and padded tie-down straps to hold garments securely

• Front hidden magnetic slash pocket for easy access to travel documents newspaper, etc.

The removable hanging travel kit with mesh zip pockets and elastic storage area for
organizing toiletries includes an all-purpose drawstring bag, waterproof zip pouch and luggage tag.

Luggage Reviews is particularly impressed with the added feature of the exclusive Global Recovery System™ , which helps reunite owners with their lost luggage.
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The $ 475.00 price tag for the above 20” Mobile Traveler Spinner compares with
$ 695.00 for the Tweed 22” Expandable Mobile Traveler and $ 995.00 for the Belting Leather collection 22” Deluxe Mobile Traveler. There is also a 19” Carry on Wheeled Tweed at $ 550.00. The Luxe Collection is especially classy looking.
Without doubt, this is not inexpensive luggage, but owners claim it’s worth every penny.

Finally, theTumi line of fine quality luggage.
Founded in 1975, Tumi has become a leader in luxury travel accessories
It is, without doubt, one of the brands of choice for the discerning traveler worldwide. Tumi's commitment to design excellence, functional superiority and technical innovation has resulted in great loyalty among its owners.
Tumi uses only the finest materials in its skilled production of premium quality travel accessories. Look for the Luxe Townhouse Collection and the Tumi classics Alpha Collection.

One reviewer says, “I first discovered Tumi when I was in college and about to embark on a summer trip to Europe. My father was horrified at spending $500+ on a suitcase. Fast-forward ten years and it is now the only brand he'll buy.
It's really the most durable luggage out there. I've added a few more pieces on my own and I truly can't imagine using anything else. Count me firmly in the Tumi camp.”

For price comparison the Tumi Alpha Continental 20” carry-on sells for $ 595.00.

Airline personnel use Travelpro. Luggage Reviews sees that as a very good endorsement. Given the nature of their job, airline personnel give their luggage a good workout. They praise its light weight and its durable construction.

One reviewer says, “It looks nice, is durable, and best of all, it is manufactured to fit in the overhead bins. I rarely send a tavelpro to checked baggage.”

Another happy reviewer says, "Overall Great Rollaboard!  I would recommend this piece to anyone looking for a great carry-on. It works well with the Swiss Gear Back Pack. They stack perfectly together and roll with ease. Appreciate the add-a-bag strap feature."

Travelpro has a great reputation as checked luggage also  It must endure considerable rough handling, and it does endure it well.
You can buy a Travelpro Crew 7 Rollaboard for between $ 200.00 and
$ 400.00.  Shop around!

As regards construction and practicality of design, Briggs & Riley has found some very loyal customers.  The fact that Briggs and Riley offers packing cubes is much appreciated by frequent travelers.  Packing cubes are a huge help in keeping clothes organized and as wrinkle free as possible.

Briggs and Riley luggage is super light weight and built to last, but its color choices are limited.  Commercial luggage identifiers or personally crafted ones may have to be  added for easier identification on the luggage carousel.

As regards price, a 20” Carry-on Superlight Upright can be found for about $ 320.00. There is also a 22” Baseline Carry-On in the same price range.

In the opinion of Luggage Reviews,
Briggs and Riley’s trump card must be its lifetime, no questions asked, warranty.

Here is what one happy reviewer has to say about the @ Work Compact Rolling Laptop Case:

"This bag has pleasantly exceeded my expectations. The folks at Briggs and Riley obviously care about quality and you can see it in the nylon, zippers, wheels, handles -but it also is very well thought out. There is a nicely padded compartment that fits each of my gadgets like a glove, and my headphones and digital camera fit easily in back of the computer compartment better than any other bag I've had. There's plenty of room for the paperwork I carry and miscellaneous stuff. The capacity of this bag is remarkable given it's compact size which will fit under any airline seat, if you choose to put it there."

Generally speaking, when it comes to traditional ‘checked’ luggage with wheels, don’t skimp on quality. This is the luggage you entrust to the airline, after all. You have no idea what adventures it must endure once it disappears from view behind those black rubber slats.