Currently stuck deciding between these two:
Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-on Rollaboard ($365)
B&R ZDX International Expandable Spinner ($379 from Costco)
https://www.briggs-riley.com/products/carry-on-expandable-spinner-zxu121spx?variant=31796463992874
I prefer 2 wheels over spinners, but I'd be willing to try a good spinner if the overall package is better. I've heard opinions on B&R seem almost entirely positive while Travelpro has a few occasional bad ones. Travelpro is also 23", so just barely too big for most airlines rules if they check that closely (I don't know if they do), but the bit of extra space would be nice if it doesn't cause airline problems.
Price and warranties are essentially the same, and I don't think I travel enough to justify going up to a higher model like the Baseline or Essential. I wasn't sure if things like materials, construction, organization, etc. feel any better than the other. If you have any other input, I'd love to know too.
by EasyModo
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Can’t beat B&R. I keep saying that I’m going to replace my baseline carry-on with a new one when it dies, but it just hasn’t yet. Super durable, you can purchase repair/replacement parts, in addition to their kick-ass warranty.
Do you live near a repair center for either brand?
If you decide on the TravelPro, buy it from a luggage site like Luggage Pros or Lexington Luggage. They usually have some coupon and don’t charge sales tax unless you are in NJ.