Well-priced compact case that meets carry-on requirements
We purchased two of these after United Airlines sent email warnings that they would be strictly enforcing a maximum size of 9 x 14 x 22. When they were delivered, I was concerned that the actual width was not 13 as listed but was closer to 15 when the side feet were included, but the cases were flexible enough that it looked like they could be squeezed down to 14 if necessary. It turns out that Uniteds bag sizer has some tolerance, so our cases easily passed without brushing the sides. For cases this small, they have a decent capacity. You open the case right down the middle, so you have equal-sized compartments in each side, plus it has zippered expandability if you are not worried about carry-on restrictions. Inside, the only pockets are in the fabric separating the two compartments, and I would have also liked something along the edges, but that was not a big deal. The cases are very light and seem to be reasonably sturdy. I expect them to hold up well for car travel and carry-on use -- not letting baggage handlers near them. The spinner wheels are a nice convenience, although most cases have them these days. Other reviewers have mentioned the warning that they contain a carcinogenic material. We made the judgment call that the risk should be small, since: 1) The materials are non-porous; 2) The cases are lined; 3) We wrap many of our clothes when we pack; and 4) We use the cases to transport our things, not to store them. We bought these in May, 2014, and will update the review if our experience changes.
Well-priced compact case that meets carry-on requirements
We purchased two of these after United Airlines sent email warnings that they would be strictly enforcing a maximum size of 9 x 14 x 22. When they were delivered, I was concerned that the actual width was not 13 as listed but was closer to 15 when the side feet were included, but the cases were flexible enough that it looked like they could be squeezed down to 14 if necessary. It turns out that Uniteds bag sizer has some tolerance, so our cases easily passed without brushing the sides. For cases this small, they have a decent capacity. You open the case right down the middle, so you have equal-sized compartments in each side, plus it has zippered expandability if you are not worried about carry-on restrictions. Inside, the only pockets are in the fabric separating the two compartments, and I would have also liked something along the edges, but that was not a big deal. The cases are very light and seem to be reasonably sturdy. I expect them to hold up well for car travel and carry-on use -- not letting baggage handlers near them. The spinner wheels are a nice convenience, although most cases have them these days. Other reviewers have mentioned the warning that they contain a carcinogenic material. We made the judgment call that the risk should be small, since: 1) The materials are non-porous; 2) The cases are lined; 3) We wrap many of our clothes when we pack; and 4) We use the cases to transport our things, not to store them. We bought these in May, 2014, and will update the review if our experience changes.