Samsonite Silhouette XV Softside Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Twilight Blue, Checked-Large 29-Inch

Great bag! overall I love the wheels, handle, size and pockets. The only con is the size of the handle they increased it from a standard 6" wide handle to an 8" wide handle which makes it easier to maneuver but restricts the options for brief cases or laptop backpacks which can be used with this bag. As a frequent traveler I am always taking the laptop bag on and off my luggage. luckily, my ebags slim professional backpack can fit with a little coaxing, annoying but not a show stopper.Wheels- the dual wheels are a must the spherical spinner aspects allows this thing to glide along. My only gripe is the 7.5 inch depth makes this somewhat unstable if not loaded with enough weight.Handle- it is a very sturdy handle easily moving up and down effortlessly. I know this sounds terrible but if you have only owned bags under 100 dollars you get used to the wiggle and play in a luggage handle, this sucker does not wiggle at all. again the only con is the handle is too wide for a lot of brief cases and laptop bags so measure your personal item to make sure it can fit over the handle.Size- this is 21x13x7.8 including wheels which makes it perfect for almost every airline as a carry-on. Here is a list of all carry on (useful link removed by amazon). Now size does matter especially for those of us without airline status. If you are last to board the chances you will get your luggage screened for size greatly increases. Especially if they are running out of room. Now you say don't they just gate check our bag well yes most of the time unless your bag looks too big in general at which they will make you put it in the baggage sizer. If you bag is too big to fit with wheels you may have to pay bag check fees since it does not qualify as a carry-on in the first place.Pockets- I really hate not having front pockets for my luggage. I really love the look of all aluminum or polycarbonate but without those front pockets traveling is just a little more annoying. For instance you are starving and have an hour to kill in a lay over. You grab a coffee and food to eat on the plane (you do not want to hear about plane food or how many times airlines actually clean their coffee pots) after buying a few magazines too you realize your plane is boarding, NOW. You grab your wallet, coffee, food and magazines and run to the gate. Your ticket is on your iphone so now you have to pull out your iphone and pull up your ticket while the gate agent is staring at you. without those pockets you have to hold the food bag in your mouth, the magazine under your arm, coffee in one hand while operating your iphone with the other. Just take my word for it the outside pockets come in handy.Overall I would rate this bag a 4.5 out of 5. I do not know about longevity but I will update if anything major breaks. I own bags in every size from 17" - 30" and from B&R to Delsey

Someone borrowed my 21-incher hard case and did not return it, so I needed to buy another one. Everyone must remember that 21" is not surely a luggage for carry-on. A 19" is what one should use to be sure it will fit the overhead of all plane types (flights in international, domestic, turboprop, or whatever). A 21" is for me is more the default check-in luggage for 2-7 day business trips, so it should be said that this size is one of the most frequently used, so even a semi-frequent traveller has to have it on hand always.Now, I already have the 19" Silhouette Sphere before this, which I liked a lot. That one has travelled for check-in for at least 20 overseas trips without any hassle. This next XV in the Silhouette series again is marketed as one of the most premium lines of Samsonite, and it shows. The material is premium and the wheels indeed appears study and painless to roll around from the smooth floors of the airport or the brick roads of an old city. The top can support a heavy briefcase or backpack as I run to check-in on a flight that is already boarding in 45 minutes.The overall structure is solid. It is heavier especially when compared to most hardcase models, but you will see and feel that that weight was distributed very well on materials to reinforce and make the luggage more robust and last longer. I've used it in 3 short haul and 1 longhaul already, and the luggage is still going strong.The two front compartments are all functional, not just an afterthought addition. Either one can carry docs you dont want to fold, or even a laptop (just dont forget to take it out before you check the luggage in). The inside even has a pocket for semi-wet stuff. It comes with a hanger as well for a formal suit.If I am asked for an improvement though, I think this should have already a built-in TSA lock, since, again, it is not automatically a luggage for carry-on. I needed to buy a small padlock to be able to check this in. (The main compartment has a provision in its zipper for such a lock. Only the 25" and above has a built-in lock).Now, the price of this luggage swings in a wide range and appears cheaper near the end of the year. I think it is an excellent buy at 130USD or below, especially when someone borrowed your 21-incher and failed to return it.

Very well-designed suitcase! The 360 degree spinner wheels roll great and with relative ease even over thick carpet. The telescopic handle seems sturdy (not wobbly) and the zips work smoothly. Since the spinner wheels are housed "concavely" and the suitcase corners are reinforced, this creates two advantages:1) it protects the wheels more; allowing them to roll back a bit into its housing rather than sticking straight out, thus risking damage in transit or on the plane cargo.and2) it keeps the suitcase within its actual actual dimensions ( appx 26 inches/ 66 cm, externally, and 25 inches/ 63.5 cm, internally/packing dimension). With many other spinners you need to add an additional 2.5 to 3 inches (appx 6 to 7 cm) to the actual exterior dimensions. This can become a real headache since many airlines have size restrictions for check-in bags and can charge you with oversize luggage if it does not comply with their dimensions.I got this in the twilight blue which is a really nice, elegant, midnight blue. The ballistic nylon makes it more durable and I like that it includes an extra 'pocket handle' (not quite a proper handle) at the bottom of the suitcase, making it easier to grab from a baggage carousel.Did I mention how roomy it is inside? If you're travelling for a lengthier period of time, this is a really good size.The only consideration is that at 11 pounds/ 4.9 kg, the Silhouette XV might not be the lightest of the 'lightweight' suitcases, but it is still fairly light. Besides, what it lacks in weight in more than makes up for in durability and mobility.

muy buen producto, material resistente. ruedas funcionan bien

Las medidas son 40 x 28 x 28 cm aproximadamente así que se me hizo un poco pequeña pero aún así es de excelente calidad

Great quality, tons of room for 4-5 suits and dress shirts

I was a bit concerned about the size, but this is a sturdy suit case which is great for longer trips. Just don't over fill to avoid extra weight charges on flights. I suggest buying a travel scale.

La tela es buena y las ruedas tambien, es muy facil llevarla y aguanta mucho. El unico problema es que la manija se atora al bajar y subir un poco (solo aguantó un viaje). Recomiendo mejor Kipling aunque sea mas cara