The front pocket for laptop/ipad and tech is a great touch. Overall theres a lot of space. I would definitely suggest getting some packing cubes that compress to maximize space. Good for short trips.
First few uses and I can summarize goods and bads about the carry on. First, the front access could be useful if you have the main compartment empty. Even though there is a cushion that works as a spacer, the compartment is limited in space. The main compartment seems as a good design but there are two things that would’ve made the case more utile. The flat garment pocket could have been set with adjustable straps instead of elastic straps. Having adjustable straps would have helped compressing the clothes set under, creating more space for the opposite side compartment. I can’t get shoes and more than a few sets of clothes in it, so you have to be very picky on your outfits. Closing the zipper is a mission since there is no expansion. Be ready to sit on top to close it if it’s a tight fill to it.
I like how the handle adjusts to different heights but the adjustments are set, not to your exact liking. Nevertheless the case has great mobility, feels sturdy, it is lightweight but of strong build. If I could change something from it, as main improvement, would have been integrating an expansion zipper.
The half of the case that has the outside pocket has almost no room on the inside. So the capacity of this hardside is probably 60% of a softside. Looks nice and good Samsonite quality, but we returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from samsonite.comBy Katie, eCommerce, March 8, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review, we appreciate the feedback.