Samsonite Silhouette XV Softside Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Black, Checked-Medium 25-Inch

Very well-designed suitcase! The 360 degree spinner wheels roll great and with relative ease even over thick carpet. The telescopic handle seems sturdy (not wobbly) and the zips work smoothly. Since the spinner wheels are housed "concavely" and the suitcase corners are reinforced, this creates two advantages:1) it protects the wheels more; allowing them to roll back a bit into its housing rather than sticking straight out, thus risking damage in transit or on the plane cargo.and2) it keeps the suitcase within its actual actual dimensions ( appx 26 inches/ 66 cm, externally, and 25 inches/ 63.5 cm, internally/packing dimension). With many other spinners you need to add an additional 2.5 to 3 inches (appx 6 to 7 cm) to the actual exterior dimensions. This can become a real headache since many airlines have size restrictions for check-in bags and can charge you with oversize luggage if it does not comply with their dimensions.I got this in the twilight blue which is a really nice, elegant, midnight blue. The ballistic nylon makes it more durable and I like that it includes an extra 'pocket handle' (not quite a proper handle) at the bottom of the suitcase, making it easier to grab from a baggage carousel.Did I mention how roomy it is inside? If you're travelling for a lengthier period of time, this is a really good size.The only consideration is that at 11 pounds/ 4.9 kg, the Silhouette XV might not be the lightest of the 'lightweight' suitcases, but it is still fairly light. Besides, what it lacks in weight in more than makes up for in durability and mobility.

Light, and compact, this bag was extremely useful on my recent international trip. I was flying United Airlines, which has a problem acomondating carry on luggage on their planes. Because of my boarding position, the gate agents insisted all rolling bags in my boarding group had to be gate checked to our final destinations. As I had connections before reaching my final European destination, I wasn't willing to have my bag gate checked, as it contained items I needed to keep on me. Fortunately, this bag's size meant it really could fit underneath a seat. However, because it was a smaller bag, the flight attendant was ultimately able to find a place in an overhead bin for me. I bought this bag because of its dimensions. Other reviews stated that it was a perfect size for international flights. I totally agree. Plus it is durable and very easy to roll on a variety of surfaces.

Well constructed, assembled and easy to maneuver. It easily fit in the overhead bins of a Boeing 767, Boeing 757, A321 Airbus and Boeing 737. All Delta. It held 1 Men's suit, 1 Men's wool blazer, 4 pair of jeans (rolled), 5 dress shirts, 6 pair of socks, 6 briefs and 2 belts and a pair of size 13 loafers. I did not use the expansion feature. Overall holds an amazing amount. Spongy soft grip handle and solid non wobbly build on the telescoping handle. Rolls smoothly on all floors but can be slightly wonky on some carpet (like at the hotel) but just pulled it easily. Can't go wrong with this piece.

Great bag! overall I love the wheels, handle, size and pockets. The only con is the size of the handle they increased it from a standard 6" wide handle to an 8" wide handle which makes it easier to maneuver but restricts the options for brief cases or laptop backpacks which can be used with this bag. As a frequent traveler I am always taking the laptop bag on and off my luggage. luckily, my ebags slim professional backpack can fit with a little coaxing, annoying but not a show stopper.Wheels- the dual wheels are a must the spherical spinner aspects allows this thing to glide along. My only gripe is the 7.5 inch depth makes this somewhat unstable if not loaded with enough weight.Handle- it is a very sturdy handle easily moving up and down effortlessly. I know this sounds terrible but if you have only owned bags under 100 dollars you get used to the wiggle and play in a luggage handle, this sucker does not wiggle at all. again the only con is the handle is too wide for a lot of brief cases and laptop bags so measure your personal item to make sure it can fit over the handle.Size- this is 21x13x7.8 including wheels which makes it perfect for almost every airline as a carry-on. Here is a list of all carry on (useful link removed by amazon). Now size does matter especially for those of us without airline status. If you are last to board the chances you will get your luggage screened for size greatly increases. Especially if they are running out of room. Now you say don't they just gate check our bag well yes most of the time unless your bag looks too big in general at which they will make you put it in the baggage sizer. If you bag is too big to fit with wheels you may have to pay bag check fees since it does not qualify as a carry-on in the first place.Pockets- I really hate not having front pockets for my luggage. I really love the look of all aluminum or polycarbonate but without those front pockets traveling is just a little more annoying. For instance you are starving and have an hour to kill in a lay over. You grab a coffee and food to eat on the plane (you do not want to hear about plane food or how many times airlines actually clean their coffee pots) after buying a few magazines too you realize your plane is boarding, NOW. You grab your wallet, coffee, food and magazines and run to the gate. Your ticket is on your iphone so now you have to pull out your iphone and pull up your ticket while the gate agent is staring at you. without those pockets you have to hold the food bag in your mouth, the magazine under your arm, coffee in one hand while operating your iphone with the other. Just take my word for it the outside pockets come in handy.Overall I would rate this bag a 4.5 out of 5. I do not know about longevity but I will update if anything major breaks. I own bags in every size from 17" - 30" and from B&R to Delsey

This is one of the best suitcases I've ever purchased! I purchased the smaller Silhouette 21 in spinner in 2015 and have made such good use of it! It fits so much more than you'd think, I've managed to take it on several international as well as domestic trips. I purchased this larger counterpart because my next trip is longer and I am traveling with more items. The bag is sturdy, large, the zippers have a nice lock feature (nice upgrage from other bag), and the wheels glide across the floor with ease. I cannot recommend the Samsonite Silhouette Spinner series enough! Any size, you won't go wrong.

excelente producto, buenos materiales, acabados. muy funcional

muy buen producto, material resistente. ruedas funcionan bien

Great quality, tons of room for 4-5 suits and dress shirts

I was a bit concerned about the size, but this is a sturdy suit case which is great for longer trips. Just don't over fill to avoid extra weight charges on flights. I suggest buying a travel scale.

La tela es buena y las ruedas tambien, es muy facil llevarla y aguanta mucho. El unico problema es que la manija se atora al bajar y subir un poco (solo aguantó un viaje). Recomiendo mejor Kipling aunque sea mas cara