I just took this bag on a four-day trip to Boston, and it is wonderful. Incredibly light even when filled to the brim, and tons of pocket options. This is a smallish bag that can be carried on a plane so you can avoid checking a bag, but if you pack light there's no worries about fitting everything you need.
I love the way it forces you to pack things vertically, as the entire front of the bag zips down and you pack in one stack of "rectangle" folds. I packed:
- 5 pairs underwear
- 5 undershirts
- 3 dress shirts
- 3 tshirts
- 2 pairs shorts
- 1 pair sneakers
- 1 pair pants
- 1 rolled rain jacket
The absolute best feature of this thing though is the fact that on the inside of the front flap, there is a detachable, 3-compartment toiletry bag. I fit everything my wife and I needed (travel-sized, granted) in this bag and could easily snap it off and back on again as we went through TSA security.
As for its mobility, I don't think it could really be better, unless you're the type who prefers a spinner (wheeled bag with four wheels). If that's your preference, that's neat, but I'd prefer to remain in the group of people who prize forward momentum over the ability to kind of move in a direction while their lazy, 4-wheeled bag kind of follows next to them. At some point, I wonder if spinner users are wheeling their bags, or if their bags are wheeling them.
The bag fit easily into overhead compartments on my Southwest flight, and I'm almost sure it could fit under the seat, but did not test this, as I had another bag to go under there (I like to carry a man purse for tablets, plane tix, gum, souvenirs for return trip, etc.). It is just the right size to actually go into the overhead straight on instead of sideways, so when you get up to in the mad rush to exit the plane, it makes your escape that much quicker. It also is the perfect width to be rolled in front of you down the aisle.
The only drawback is once this bag is filled, it is hard to fit very much into the front pockets, although I really didn't have much of a use for them anyway, and there are pockets in the back of the bag, but I'm unsure of how or when to use these because they become inaccessible one you fill the bag up. Once again, no real complaint there because I didn't need them, but I'm sure you could cram some stuff in. The side pockets on the left and right of the bag are pretty genius, though, as they're purposely meant for long, flat objects like papers, documents, etc. or even flatly folded clothes.
The bag seems well constructed and although I've only taken it on one trip, it suffered no real damage. Wheels seem sturdy. I worry less about durability for this bag since I'll never check it.
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Samsonite Wheeled Underseater
Introducing a line built to take the harshest travel elements! The Samsonite Underseater is a combination of Polyester and Nylon fabrics for durability. Nylon is a high strength, durable material with excellent wear properties, ensuring your luggage looks as great on the 100th trip as it does on the first. Extremely light and visually impactful, this collection takes travel design to the next level.
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Internal Wetpak pocketsZippered compartment which allows you to separately pack damp or soiled items. Removable 3-1-1 pouch and removable, hanging organizer pouch. |
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Excellent bag, but look for sales.
Edited to add:I know that this won't be relevant to most people, but I am currently on an extended trip and using this suitcase as my main carry on. A smaller backpack is being used for my under seat bag. You can see a photo of the two below. While most travelers are not going to be adopting the super minimalist approach of a long-term nomad, I thought it would still be useful to know just how much can fit in this bag.However, I do have to note that I am a small woman traveling with lightweight merino wool clothing that doesn't take up a lot of room. Still, this bag is holding up well. I've stuffed an even smaller backpack in the trolley strap on the back of the Samsonite Underseater and tied an ultra-light down coat to handles. So I am actually prepared for traveling through 4 seasons with this small bag as my main suitcase.I wanted a small bag with one big compartment, 2 wheels and a luggage sleeve in back. Bonus points for the side pockets for a water bottle & umbrella. So this small suitcase fits the bill perfectly. With one big main compartment, this small suitcase fits an amazing amount of stuff.See my photo of it stuffed with 4 packing cubes 10x7x3, 1 cube 7x5x3, a pair of boots in a shoe bag and a toiletries bag. That is literally enough clothes for months, if you know how to pack. Theoretically, you could travel the world with just this suitcase.The water bottle pictured is a 20 oz. Rubbermaid, but you won't be able to zip up something that size if the interior is jam packed. For normal carry on items, you should have no trouble utilizing both side pockets for maximum effectiveness. Though the umbrella still needs to be a small one.Mini tablet, phone, even a small purse can fit in the front exterior zippered compartment. And as others have mentioned, there are an astonishing amount of pockets. The flap inside the lid snaps off and the one that folds out the front can be attached to the Velcro on the bottom of the suitcase.The one nitpick I have is that I feel the Velcro is unnecessary. It will prevent people from just throwing in some types of clothes because they will catch on the Velcro.I do like the black flap and side snaps for holding things in place. Most people will be throwing odds and ends in this size bag, not packing cubes, including me. And the normal straps are not as effective for keeping that kind of stuff under control. Using the front flap and the black one, you've got everything covered and can still use the visible pockets for things you might want accessible during a flight besides what's in the exterior pocket.It's sturdy, well-made, and not too heavy. Samsonite is a good, and reliable, brand.Still, while I adore this bag, I do have to admit I thought it was a bit overpriced for its size at more than $79. However, the price apparently fluctuates more than I realized, and it is available from Amazon Prime for as low as $60.34 with free returns as I write this. So if you don't need it right away, and it's higher than that when you read this, keep an eye out for lower prices.A few words about wheels. My larger bag is a spinner, and the body is only a couple of inches longer than this one because of the wheels. I was willing to make that trade off because I wanted the convenience of being able to roll a heavier bag alongside me instead of dragging it, which hurts my arms and shoulders.Since this bag can piggyback on that one, two wheels were sufficient for those times when I'd be using it by itself or checking the larger bag. I wanted the extra space in the packing section instead. Still, with the wheels, this bag is 14" high. You don't need to count the handles because they are flat.Most bags this size assume you want at least a big padded laptop compartment, or 3 separate zippered compartments. Though I travel with a slim laptop, I didn't want any of that, I consider it wasted space. This is like a real suitcase, just tiny sized, which is what I wanted and is almost impossible to find - or at least, if you also want two wheels, two side pockets and a luggage sleeve.Please note, I have not traveled with this bag yet. If it doesn't hold up, for some reason, I will revise this review.Edited to add: I have now traveled with this bag three times and it has held up very well. It fits perfectly under even the aisle seats on Spirit, and I used it once as my only bag for a full week of travel with no complaints.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
An average sized person or one needing cold climate apparel may likely fit less, but I use packing cubes to organize and was pleased this fit all I needed. I enjoyed not checking a bag and at 5 foot 2, I was very happy to not need to get a suitcase over my head to the luggage bins!
It was sturdy and wheeled nicely but felt the handle height might be difficult and inadequate for a taller person- although it fit me perfectly. Due to its small size and weight, be careful with sharp turns. I tend to walk in airports like I’m late for everything and a couple times found it on 1 wheel taking sharp turns. Maybe I’m just a crazy luggage driver...
For those wishing to carry electronics: this bag has no compartment for a laptop. While a small one might fit in the main compartment, there is not a way to secure it separately from your other items. I have a 10” iPad I hoped to slip in the front pocket. It has a rubberized back cover and didn’t fit where I hoped it would. When packed full, I couldn’t maneuver putting my iPad in the front pocket in any way I felt it wouldn’t be damaged if I could get the pocket to zip at all.
I believe this was an excellent purchase for me and just what I was looking for - minus a place for my iPad, but I simply used my purse for that and other items I wanted quick access to. The many pockets were nice, even if I didn’t have a use for them all this trip. Plenty of ways to organize your small items, easy to use at the airport and convenient for storing under seat. I am considering another for my daughter to eliminate heavy backpacks.
Fits under Southwest window seat with room to spare! Lightweight, easy packing!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
This bag was an excellent additional on my latest trip. It fit perfectly with room to spare beneath the seat on 2 types of Southwest planes. I was in the window seat which loses space due to the wall shape, but it still fit with room on the side for me to stow a medium/large soft side tote style purse. It accommodated more items than I expected. My trip was 2 days but it held all I needed, despite being a notorious over-packer. I am a small, short person but it accepted a pair of pants, 2 shorts, 4 shirts, a light maxi dress, flip flops, a pair of flats, a TSA sized toiletry bag (that I maximized with small travel jars and bottles for my skin care, a thin sweater, snack bags, and had room for me to spare for a couple other items.Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
An average sized person or one needing cold climate apparel may likely fit less, but I use packing cubes to organize and was pleased this fit all I needed. I enjoyed not checking a bag and at 5 foot 2, I was very happy to not need to get a suitcase over my head to the luggage bins!
It was sturdy and wheeled nicely but felt the handle height might be difficult and inadequate for a taller person- although it fit me perfectly. Due to its small size and weight, be careful with sharp turns. I tend to walk in airports like I’m late for everything and a couple times found it on 1 wheel taking sharp turns. Maybe I’m just a crazy luggage driver...
For those wishing to carry electronics: this bag has no compartment for a laptop. While a small one might fit in the main compartment, there is not a way to secure it separately from your other items. I have a 10” iPad I hoped to slip in the front pocket. It has a rubberized back cover and didn’t fit where I hoped it would. When packed full, I couldn’t maneuver putting my iPad in the front pocket in any way I felt it wouldn’t be damaged if I could get the pocket to zip at all.
I believe this was an excellent purchase for me and just what I was looking for - minus a place for my iPad, but I simply used my purse for that and other items I wanted quick access to. The many pockets were nice, even if I didn’t have a use for them all this trip. Plenty of ways to organize your small items, easy to use at the airport and convenient for storing under seat. I am considering another for my daughter to eliminate heavy backpacks.
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