I used this bag from 2023-2025 on multiple domestic and international trips, and it held up relatively well. It gets 4 stars because it's a good bag, but it still has some things that aren't perfect. Pros: Approximately carry-on sized; I never had an issue in airplane overhead bins or getting asked to take it as a checked bag instead of a carry-on. Clamshell/drop-bottom construction allows easy organization into left and right sides. Duffel bag style with a shallow bottom panel, which allows the soft sides to bulge out to fit more if you need to cram stuff in. No problems with durability. Compression straps are large with strong compression force Cons: It's narrow (12.5"). Airlines typically allow up to 14" in carry-on width, and this bag is missing that extra 1.5" of space that would really make this a fantastic choice. Because of this, when the bag is fully packed, it's almost rectangular in shape (~12-13" tall). The wheels also aren't positioned at the edge of the bag, and as a result, when walking fast and turning, the bag can lean and tip over to the left/right. It would benefit a lot from a wider wheelbase. It's also somewhat heavy, at around 7.5 lbs. The construction is good and durable, but that comes with a weight trade-off. With lighter materials, this bag could be 1-1.5 lbs lighter. This is mostly personal preference. Overall not a bad choice for a carry-on, because it's good at cramming things and bulging without seeming oversized. When I optimize my packing, I can travel for >1 week on just this carry on.
Verified Purchase
2 weeks ago
I Highly Recommend It
it's awesome bag. strong fabric, zipper, wheels. Loving everything about it
lforrester
3 months ago
Right Combination Of Stiff And Soft Sided
I used this on a 5 week trip to Mongolia. It worked really well. I needed something that was stiff to handle banging around in an SUV over rough roads and dragging across dirt and rough pavement while, at the same time, soft enough to be crammed in the back of an SUV with a bunch of other luggage. It worked well and the split design made it super easy to keep my stuff organized. It doesn't stand on end without support, but didn't prove to be an issue.
Gale
Verified Purchase
8 months ago
Bring Back Only Version Of Carryon
I had an old High Sierra carry on with the zip off backpack. I really liked it and it was wearing out so I needed a replacement. The new carryon I ordered was not as wide so a pair of shoes would not fit sideways and overall it was a smaller suitcase so I sent it back. Bring back the old version of carryon.
EnRS
Verified Purchase
9 months ago
Versatile Option
Well-designed for plenty of inside capacity within outside measurements
