Can you keep it expanded? Or is it designed to expand and compress back to its default size? Seems like a lot of room I could use only just to push it down. I imagine a luggage filled with compression packing cubes would be too firm to really push it down much which is why im asking. Do you find compression packing cubes to still be helpful with this luggage or are they redundant? The bag compresses by reducing by 30%. Compression cubes themselves already compress down by 15-30%.

Myself and my family have had our Away suitcases for 6+ years now. They’ve been well loved and traveled hundreds of thousands of miles, but they’re becoming tired. I originally bought them when Away had just started and got a screaming deal out of it. Unfortunately, the build quality of the newer ones has gone downhill from what I’ve seen and the corporate culture has been a bit questionable, so I’m looking to a new brand.

I want to get us all new cases for the long haul, and I keep hearing about Briggs & Riley being the way to go. I’m happy to pay for it if they’ll last, and it seems like they are quite serious about backing up their product.

Those of you who have B&R cases, what are your thoughts? We’re all also used to hard-sided, but are open to going back to soft side if those are made better. What specific cases do you recommend? Do you find Tumi/Monos/Hartmann/another brand to be better in the end?

I’ve read great reviews, but need recommendations from some serious frequent flyers before putting in $2K a person in luggage. 😂

Thanks for the insight as always!

I have been trying to decide between Briggs and Riley's Large Baseline Spinner versus their Medium Baseline Spinner as a checked bag.

I tend to be a bit of an overpacker and for trips that are two weeks (or rarely more), I like to have a checked bag (packing like like I'm going to shit myself twice a day).

Although from my googling it appears the large meets the dimension requirements for international checked luggage (under 62 total linear inches), I am wondering whether the extra space in the Large ends up not inherently being used if you're packing things to the brim because of weight requirements. I understand that this all depends on your packing habits (if you pack fluffy winter stuff it's going to be more within spec than if you're loading up with just jeans and leather jackets or something), but can anyone who has had these bags or anything with similar dimensions provide their experiences?

So my cheap, local brand suitcase just gave up after maybe 10 years of moderate use. I’m currently in the US and need a new check-in large suitcase. I’ve seen Briggs and Riley recommended a lot but the large suitcase is $850. Considering how many BIFl brands have gone down in quality in recent years, is Briggs and Riley still worth spending hundreds of bucks for? I expect a lot of travel in the upcoming months and years so I don’t want to keep replacing a suitcase every couple of years