Delsey Paris Cruise Lite Hardside 2.0 Expandable Luggage, Spinner Wheels, Black, Checked-Medium 25 Inch

Finally got rid of my old carry on. I loved that it was hardsided, but hated how much space it took up when left open. This is the best of both worlds.It is probably not as solid as other hardsided suitcases, because of the configuration. There's definitely some flex and I can see how the zipper could be a weak point, since it runs over an edge. I do not plan to check this bag, so hopefully it won't be an issue.It holds a ton, is easy to close and the organizer pockets are nice. I love the wheels! My old suitcase was at least 10 years old (and another brand - Brookstone) and I didn't realize how much progress they've made in wheels. When pulling my old spinner suitcase on carpet, I usually had to pull it behind me, tipped over like a 2- wheeled suitcase; the friction was too great to let it glide next to me upright. With this one, packed just as full, I was able to keep it upright next to me while hustling across airport carpet.It is just barely small enough to fit in overhead compartment of the old Southwest Airlines planes. I almost panicked when I first put up there, but it closed without a problem.I've only gone on one trip so far. I'll update after I've used it a bit more.

This is EXACTLY what I needed. Top open, so allows you to take full advantage of all the space. Id be miserable owning a split open case. High quality, lightweight, and a great warranty. Just what every heavy traveler needs!

I haven’t used them yet on flight, just car trip. Love the front opening vs. clam shell split. Seems like I can load more in the luggage. Got the 21” and 25” and purchased protector sleeves for both. Shell is very thin and almost afraid of how it is going to hold up on flight handling....,

I’ve purchased these suitcases several times. Love them. Seriously. The hard sided is very durable, but love that it zips on top to open wide and makes easy to pack. I travel for a living so I’ve tried a lot of suitcases and this one wins every time

As far as my research took me, this is the only semi hard carry on that also has an 80-20 compartment, which is a must-have for me so that I can open the bag in small spaces and not have to lay both sides flat. Unfortunately compared to the prior model, the two zipper compartments on the lid side of the bag have been signifciantly reduced in size for what seems to be no reason. Before, there was space below AND above the zipper (that is the zipper enclosed the compartments from about 70% of the way up. Now, the zipper is very close to the actual lining of the bag and therefore can't be "overstuffed" if you will. Not sure why they did this, can't see any real reason behind it. Other than that though it's a wonderful piece of luggage