Metallic Model - Durable Shell, Great for the Price
This review is for the Metallic version, which features an attractive charcoal gray, textured and ribbed shell. Ive had this lil spinner for about 2 years now, and its held up remarkably well for such an affordable piece of luggage. Im still impressed with the durability of the shell. It takes a pretty good beating and hasnt shown any significant scuffing or scratching. I will say that - although it hasnt failed yet - the band of zippered cloth that holds the two half-shells together when you expand the case looks flimsy. Im sure it will be the first component to tear or break on this thing if its overused. So far the wheels have held up well, the handle has a bit of that rickety feel that cheaper telescopic handles tend to have, and the zippers are still working beautifully. The side and top handles also seem very sturdy. The interior separator flap feels flimsy, made of thin nylon with a cheap, plastic-toothed zipper, but thats not a big deal. For less than $40, this thing is an absolute steal. For best results, use it only for carry-on travel, avoid using the expansion feature when possible, and dont try to cram 8 days worth of clothes into it. It should last you for a few years with no problems.
Metallic Model - Durable Shell, Great for the Price
This review is for the Metallic version, which features an attractive charcoal gray, textured and ribbed shell. Ive had this lil spinner for about 2 years now, and its held up remarkably well for such an affordable piece of luggage. Im still impressed with the durability of the shell. It takes a pretty good beating and hasnt shown any significant scuffing or scratching. I will say that - although it hasnt failed yet - the band of zippered cloth that holds the two half-shells together when you expand the case looks flimsy. Im sure it will be the first component to tear or break on this thing if its overused. So far the wheels have held up well, the handle has a bit of that rickety feel that cheaper telescopic handles tend to have, and the zippers are still working beautifully. The side and top handles also seem very sturdy. The interior separator flap feels flimsy, made of thin nylon with a cheap, plastic-toothed zipper, but thats not a big deal. For less than $40, this thing is an absolute steal. For best results, use it only for carry-on travel, avoid using the expansion feature when possible, and dont try to cram 8 days worth of clothes into it. It should last you for a few years with no problems.