[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I fell in love with the looks of the bag but when I received it, I realized how heavy it was. I bought the matching medium check-in luggage as well, and it turned out to be very heavy too. I understand that the materials used here make it heavy but I hope that Tumi will innovate and find a way to reduce the weight of the empty bag. That being said, it looks and feels premium and chic in person. Sadly, I returned both and will be paying attention to the declared weight in the future!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wheels work well. Great travel bag. Expandable which helps when bringing extra items home from trip.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Large Dual Access Expandable Carry-On works great. The bag is well made, easy to use, and has plenty of space for travel. The expandable feature is very helpful, and the overall design feels durable and practical. I’m happy with the purchase and would recommend it to others.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been a Tumi owner for many years, and have gifted my children, and now my grandchildren, their own Tumi luggage. For Christmas I am giving each of my grandchildren a carry-on to match their checked luggage. The quality and style of Tumi cannot be beat.
It’s super fancy and awesome. I don’t think I’d ever trust checking it—it’s just too nice. Maybe I’d gate-check it, but that’s about it. It’s by far the nicest piece of luggage I own. I travel a lot for work, so it’s already come in really handy. My only regret is not buying it sooner!
Huge Letdown — Couldn’t Survive a Single Gate Check
on April 7, 2026
Posted by: MaxfromNYC
I was so excited to finally upgrade my Away carry-on to a Tumi. I’ve been slowly replacing all my travel gear with Tumi because it looks incredibly sharp and is perfect for business travel. I started by upgrading my backpack, then got the weekender bag and the dopp kit, and finally decided to pull the trigger on this carry-on.
On my very first time using it, the flight was full and I was forced to gate-check it. As soon as I pulled the bag off the baggage carousel at my destination, my excitement vanished and I immediately regretted the purchase.
The bag looks absolutely terrible. The ballistic nylon is scratched up and every single plastic bumper is heavily scuffed. I know airline baggage handlers aren't gentle, and sure, I can blame the airline to an extent. But for how outrageously expensive this bag is, I cannot believe how poorly it handled a single trip in the cargo hold.
If this bag can’t even survive its maiden voyage without looking like it was dragged behind the plane, I can’t even imagine what it’s going to look like in a year or two of regular travel. Extremely disappointed. Honestly, I wish I had just kept my Away.