SwissGearSion Softside Expandable Luggage, Dark Grey, Checked-Medium 25-Inch

I bought two of these large suitcases to take on an upcoming trip. They seem to be very nice. The wheels are most important and the wheels on these seem strong and well-placed. They are big enough…I have been able to pack everything I want to take. I love the color. Not a red…forgot what the actual color is but I think it will be easier to spot on the baggage roundabout at the airport. The zippers seem just fine. I like the added pouches on front for last minute items. These seem sturdy, roll beautifully, size is great, color is very nice and the handle works perfectly. They arrived very quickly. We have used our Samsonite for years and alas, a wheel broke on a recent vacation. After many years of use…the pieces were looking well worn. It was time to buy new. I hope we have many years of use out of this luggage.

I have been shopping for luggage for awhile. I have had both softside and hardside luggage and was torn between which style to purchase. When I saw this set I liked the color and the design, so I decided to order it. I'm so glad that I did! They maneuver easily and are very durable. They are deep for easier packing with no wasted space and added zipper storage on the inside of the lid and sides. Love them!

I recently traveled using a hard side piece of luggage. Upon arrival in my stateroom and unpacking I noticed the case had received substantial damage to both top and bottom corners on one side.; three cracks in the suitcase. I debated buying a new piece of luggage for travel home but opted to buy a roll of duct tape to mend inside and out. Upon arriving home I researched many soft side expandable pieces of luggage and read hundreds of reviews. I chose this 25” piece in black because it had many positive reviews, was on sale at $40 less than same piece of luggage in several colors. I recieved this piece today and inspected it thoroughly. There was absolutely no visual damage. All the zippers worked with ease. Wheels rolled easily across both wood floors and area rugs. The telescoping handle raises to two positions but wish there was a third lower option. I’m 5’5” and the settings are a bit high for me to roll comfortably at my side; however, I can always pull it behind me. I can also easily maneuver along side me by simply holding the top handle that’s used for lifting. This seems to be well made and I feel sure I’ll get several years of service for travel. And, the black matches a carry-on piece I already own.

I took this on a 10 day European trip and it did better than expected. It fit in all airline overhead bins in America and Europe. Using vacuum bags, I was able to get 10 sweaters, 4 jeans, 1 pair of snow pants, and had extra room in the internal compartment for socks and other necessities. I even bought a light weight coat in Italy that we were able to fit in this suitcase for the trip home. Zippers are sturdy. The wheels showed signs of wear but this was after being dragged on the streets of Rome for over 30minutes. The handle held up well but does seem to be more on the flimsy side. However, it handled well through the trip with a personal bag hanging on top. Overall would recommend this carry on with large internal capacity!

Love this brand! Bag is very sturdy but lite. I prefer softside luggage of the shells. Has traveled well with me on several trips. Wished it was in a color other than black and the time of purchase but well worth the price. Would definitely consider buying more of this brand.

I got this set when it went on sale and it was such a great deal!! It seems durable and looks sharp. Correct sizing for check-in luggage so that's great. I wanted luggage which I can bring home big boxes in. It's so nice to close the lid and zip it up instead of adjusting and try to close the luggage that has a zipper in the middle. I took it to Japan and it still looks brand new! I know this brand is very durable and high quality! It is a very sharp looking set! Rolls so easy! highly recommended.

I used this suitcase for a one week trip, and I found it comfortably held everything I needed: toiletries, underclothes, socks, 5 pairs of shorts, a pair of slacks, 7 shirts, 2 pairs of shoes, a bathing suit, PJs, & a summer bathrobe. I didn't even need the outer pockets. If I could do laundry, this suitcase would work for several weeks!I liked that the shape allowed me to make two, side-by-side piles of clothes. The suitcase is sturdy, but not too heavy, and the wheels and handle were comfortable to use. Overall, I was very pleased with this suitcase and I recommend it.

I have had this bag for 3 years now (purchased in 2022).The Cons: Overall it held up alright but I would not recommend the lighter grey color. It understandably got extremely dirty, stained and banged up after a 2 trips because of the soft fabric, not the biggest deal but I do wish I picked a darker color. I am an avid traveller (that packs a LOT) and travelled with it every month or so and now it’s finally time to retire it. After 3 years the bottom of it has started to crack, the wheels are no longer straight and are wobbly, the handle won’t extend past the first notch, and the outside of it is quite banged up and dirty.The pros: it holds a lot! The outside has two zipper compartments one very large and one smaller. The inside has the standard mesh zip compartment on the one side that’s the entire size of the panel, and the main part of the suitcase is large and deep. The suitcase also expands along the zipper if needed. The wheels are 360 and the handle worked great at the start.Overall a good suitcase if you are a lighter Traveller and looking for something that holds a good amount of items. I do wish it would have lasted longer/for more years and that I had bought a darker color, but if you only plan to travel with it minimally, it would be a good fit.I most likely will purchase a different brand that will have longer durability and longevity.