10 Pro Carry-on Luggage Compared | Aer, Briggs & Riley, Etc.

[@natasdrol]

I travel for work and my Briggs has been with me on 200+ flights over the last few years and it looks brand new. Wheels continue to roll like new and zippers remain solid. I’ve upgraded by checked bags to Briggs as well and they’ve held up well too

[@TheRecurrence]

Took ten years but Chase finally discovered Briggs and Riley. I remember recommending them on videos when he first got started :)

[@Madge104]

Is Briggs of higher quality than RImowa?

[@pamhoppe9751]

I'm a Briggs & Riley traveler - have been using their bags for over 30 years & still have the ones I started with. They are built like tanks, hold a lot & roll very smoothly. The warranty is also very good. They will either send replacement parts to you or you can return the bag to them for repair. BTW - the weight of the bag you featured is only 9.9#, not 11#. Yes B&R bags are on the heavier side, but what a great investment!!!

[@dkwillrn]

I agree! Nothing better than a Briggs!

[@liorajacob8094]

“Every time I grab those handles my pelvic floor relaxes”. Nobody says it better than Chase.

[@saradtomlinson764]

I’ve used travelpro for the last 8 years. It’s held up really well. I’ve been looking to upgrade to Tumi dual access.

[@DaveStern2]

the Aer is really nice and you're right on about the re/cor material inside, it's really nice .. just feels like the right balance of premium and durability. I don't think you mentioned, but the zipper has a double coil on it .. very confidence inspiring. the layout works, just the right amount of organization, the divider on the open side is great .. really well executed overall. and the locking wheels come in handy more than I thought (on trains, etc). exterior design is really nice too with that gradient that visually hides the size a little. it does scuff but that's what those polycarbonate bags do. very happy with it.

[@UnknownJorge]

GREAT video! I travel for a week out of every month for work, so not exploring exotic locations, just travel to hotels and offices. For that I got a Travel Pro Maxlite 5 International soft side carry on, and I absolutely love it. It has held up like new over time and that includes having to check it at the gate. If, or when, it breaks I will just invest in the Platinum version of it. Though the new Nomatic carry on has me very intrigued as well as the Shimoda I discovered though this video.

[@willhorne35]

always happy to see a new video from you

[@czaynej1051]

MUJI has had lockable wheels for a while and so much cheaper. MUJI for checkin and Rimowa for carry on for me

[@matthewchang675]

One thing that people forget is the Carry-On weight limit for international flights. As much as I like the quality and materials of some premium carry on luggage, I prefer being able to pack more things without worry of tipping the scales. I have the Lojel Cubo which I bought once I got weight anxious with my Briggs.

[@sean1e100]

That edit at 11:28 was unnecessary and joyous in equal measure. Thank you man. We see you 👍🏻

[@velyvely6479]

the Briggs and Riley suitcase is so cool! also if you return and want to check it in because you purchased things

[@explosev6513]

Right! That’s why I’m definitely looking for an expandable bag.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I love the Bellroy sling. I’d buy any of their stuff based on that one piece. I want nice luggage but I just know how it’s treated by the handlers. On my 10 day Disney trip I brought a Prvke bag and a sling to carry all clothes and Canon r6 kit. It can be done.

[@someguynj]

The handle jiggle is actually there by design - if they were super stiff it would make them more susceptible to bending when you're pulling them in/out. Forgot where I read that but it was specifically about the Briggs & Riley bag. (I have that same one but bought the 2 wheel version for more space) Just think of the jiggle as thoughtfulness.

[@chasereeves]

That makes tons of sense.

[@Omuretsu]

I have the 2 wheeler version as well. Top handle that you pick up the bag with broke in Dubai. Had it fixed from Briggs and Riley in 4 days. I use the Peak Design 45L on the luggage pass through. Heavy when wheeling both around on 2 wheels but I need all the space for work

[@Omuretsu]

@@chasereevesside note. Currently rocking the Peak Design 45L. Have tried the Tortuga 40L, Nomatic, Evergoods CTB35, Pacsafe Go 44L. Have the Sixmoondesigns 45L that you recommended a month ago coming soon. Looking forward to it

[@someguynj]

@@Omuretsu that's weird I have that Peak Design 45 too. We have similar taste I guess. Cheers!

[@Omuretsu]

Sounds like it. Cheers 👍.

[@lord_edwin]

Muji suitcases have the wheel lock function as well.

[@travelwithjustin]

"I'm a minimalist traveler." ... brings out 10 bags 🤣 After my oversized carry-on was forced to be checked one too many times I am now in the market for a standard carry-on for some upcoming travel and this was review was super useful, as always.

[@lowesmed5681]

Just got an Osprey Sojourn 80L. Wheeler and backpack in one. Check in ofc but still, the combo feels amazing to have.

[@ONEly-uc4et]

Great review: the best on the tube. I use B&R for business travel. Great to carry a couple of suits. I found aluminum bags attract more attention than I like. Real theif magnets.

[@davidfromdownunder]

Shimoda is just CLUTCH! Having such a simple opening with access to one's shit at a moments notice is a game changer

[@chenerikku]

Aer case was more expensive at launch, almost $400, people were hating it on it, calling it DOA because of the weight. I thought it was normal weight case, with premium materials. It's like a cheaper and better alternative to the Nomatic. Then they dropped the price, I think it's great for the price.

[@kachaliar]

Hi, love your style, you're articulate and your reactions are well managed! Subscribed!

[@sean1e100]

My man looks like he found a few steaks on the freezer and a kettlebell in the garage 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 Keep it up Chase. You’re doin it 🔥

[@MrsYoung0925]

😂 the unexpected southern accent and random Spanish made me feel seen. Lol. Love your sense of humor and your vids.

[@agvu21]

Muji luggages also have that spinner wheel lock :)

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

The Sterling Pacific luggage just have been added on my goals list.

[@corwingarber]

I have the exact same one from lojel, same color even. Really like it overall. But. The front flap is useless tho. I don’t even try with my laptop really. Just some papers or a place to separate my flip flops. But my comp is too heavy (MBP 16inch tho...) But. The bag makes up for it with the single top-load compartment. It’s so nice and I can fit more and pack so much more easily with it. And the wheels are very good. Wouldn’t want to check it really, i dont know how well it would hold up, but luckily never have had to.

[@chasereeves]

Good to know!

[@jouwenlee7829]

Seems like that’s not too much room for luggage case companies to reinvent the wheel. Bound by the size and weight adhering to different airlines traveling rules, similar form format - wheel, retractable handles. I am using the large 4 wheelers from Lojel. 3 clam type of securing the closures which I prefer over zipper for durability and security. TSA locks. Also more water resistant too. Lojel has all the handles, locks all flushed along the luggage sides - not sticking out like many brands that could be prone to damage during transport exposing to throwing, dropping, rubbing against something. The wheels have no stopper which I don’t see the need, but it’s silent and easy to push or drag even on soft carpet. They are build tough, hasn’t break for 8 years. I always favour polycarbonate (?) over soft fabric. Aluminum could dent and won’t bounce back to shape, no. Durable, still light and water resistant.

[@jouwenlee7829]

At the local shop it gives 12 years warranty but unfortunately now no more on new purchases.

[@bokbokeh]

the sterling pacific one looks BEAUTIFUL.

[@jeffone]

Great video. Wow you packed a lot of stuff for Mexico!

[@NickalusNicoJohnson]

Chase... Have you tested Away or Level8? I'm looking at both during black Friday, but wondering if I may have missed a Chase Reeves breakdown that would point me to a different or better option for business travel

[@ajmalafif]

If you're traveling to places like Japan or Singapore where room space can be relatively scarce, that Lojel luggage feels like a life hack. Big plus as it saves precious space.

[@AmeliaHeldt]

Thanks Chase! Been waiting AGES for you to do a roller bag review. I can’t do a travel backpack because I fill nearly a a whole Wandrd 21l Prvke with my camera stuff haha. Hoping to eventually graduation to a carry on roller from a checked suitcase. I was looking an an eagle creek case/duffle similar to yours, but that is a four wheel spinner! Maybe that’s a good option

[@Chris1511]

Anyone with experience/ thoughts on clasps vs zips? I think I like the idea of a clasp, as zips are always susceptible to breaking and getting stuck.

[@chasereeves]

I’ve used both a bunch now. I could go either way. Lots of moments smushing down a soft roller with a #10 zip and getting more in than I thought I could. Sometimes edges on polycorbonate cases with clasps can be fiddly to line up; not so with the metal Sterling Pacific for example. Clasps feel so nice to click in. My take is either or at this point.

[@Chris1511]

@@chasereeves Thanks Chase! That’s super helpful.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks for the feature Chase. Nice surprise. Also all of our leather is genuine leather.

[@earthling_parth]

In 2024? At least offer vegan alternatives... I know they're are plastic, but there can be high quality plastics offered.

[@loonytik25]

Great bag. Any coupon codes?

[@EdwardLamadrid]

@@earthling_parth I just ate a double cheeseburger made with 100% cow.

[@eddychiu5619]

Not sure about USA. But a lot more carry-on would have to be limited to 7kgs. Any carry-on that weights more than 4.4 pounds would be too heavy imo.

[@joq702]

Superb reviews, funny, practical.

[@AarohMankad]

Bro if you're gonna include Sterling Pacific you have to include Rimowa

[@chasereeves]

Haven't heard back from them. I'd love to see what else is out there at that level.

[@Realjonesy5212]

Ah, I've been jonesin for a good old fashioned cranny-creep. Thanks Chase.

[@sshah2545]

Briggs drives me crazy. I want a HARDSHELL, EXPANDABLE bag with the BUILT IN SUITOR. They make 4 different styles of carryon now, but you can only ever have 2/3 of the key features I’m looking for. So, so upsetting.

[@jp_retrospect]

Why isn’t TravelPro in this video..?

[@tankbxy7609]

hey, chase. a packable day pack line-up would be super cool and helpful. i've had my eyes peeled for a perfect day pack for yeeears now. but i haven't come across the perfect one i'm willing to pull the trigger on yet. i'm a chromie and chrome did make a packable day pack at one point that would have been PERFECT for me and my load-out, but i didn't have the money for it at the time. it sold out and they never brought it back. 😞 still fuckin' bummed to this day. and i can't find it ANYWHERE second hand, either. 😞

[@WondererFree]

Chase do the DB Ramverk Pro! There's literally no reviews of this luggage and it seems super high quality.

[@JAnth93]

Hey man, are they the lono flow’s you got on the table? Keen to hear your thoughts on them!

[@GSMatch]

Great overview but can you repost with more exposure in video post process? Video comes in pretty dark and hard to see details on all the black luggage.

[@sh03man13]

“Let my kids eat some gluten free crackers”😂😂 got a new subscriber on that one

[@TheseUncertainTimes]

My backpack budget is unlimited. My roller luggage budget is Kohls.

[@steveedwards7000]

100% 🤜🏼

[@dianachiu9316]

OMG SAME. My girlfriend thinks my JCPenney suitcase is embarassing, but does she appreciate my Peak Design/AER/ Rains bag?? I don't think so!

[@JustCreateYou]

What about xiomi suitcase?

[@billcooper4525]

As a former airline baggage handler in another life, there is no way I’d ever do a spinner bag. Two wheels only. Plus, I’ve repaired a few spinner bags for my wife, because those wheels can’t handle stairs, curbs, being tossed onto a luggage cart at the cruise port, etc…. I’d buy that Eagle Creek before any of those others. Still, thanks for the video!

[@joq702]

Thank you. That is exactly my thoughts on those four wheel spinners. They are much weaker and will snap off due to travel. The two wheels are sufficient and from the right mfg incredibly durable. The truth is people are darn lazy and think they need four wheels to make life easier.

[@TLhike]

Have eagle creek and its fantastic stuff. Touring pro everywhere to Africa and back barely scratched. Best cust svc in biz.

[@ptahisis]

Cool to hear from an expert! Any wheeled brand you recommend for folks who cant lift heavy for long periods? (Injured, elderly etc).

[@TLhike]

@@ptahisis try the Nomatic method. see there pitch. I just got mine and its impressive! Cheers

[@ptahisis]

@@TLhike Appreciate it!

[@hotcayenne]

How many of the places that you mentioned in this review have you actually visited, Chase? ☺️

[@no.9516]

17:17 1000+ ? This better be one of those cases from harry potter with house inside.

[@carlkraines]

Any chance of doing an updated video for carry-on travel backpacks for 2024?

[@chasereeves]

yes, soon.

[@ColinRamsey]

Just get an ILE Travel Pack and call it a day. Best in the business. Have used a ton of travel backpacks (TB, Aer, Mission Workshop, etc), ILE really is the best and often times is the lowest price out of the others as well

[@mdmcd6273]

8.4lbs is quite light? Wow. Miss for Aer, and a miss for not calling them on it.

[@majornerd]

The tri-fold on the garment section of the suitcase should allow for the separation of the third section. For men the third section isn’t required, it is required when women pack dresses. So, men should remove it to save space.

[@MrISoFr3sh]

Untrue about the Aer suitcase being the only locking wheel feature on the market. Muji has had locking wheel feature long before as well for a cheaper price so this suitcase is not impressive to me. The weight on the Aer is a problem also.

[@KK-ht5ys]

I'll stick with my trusty Pelicans :)

[@ElPandaWarrior]

roller bags that have handle bars intruding into the useable space are a deal breaker for me. The Briggs and Riley solution is so simple I dont know why all the manufactures don't implement something like that.

[@MattLeeSteer]

Because it adds to the dimensions of the bag and means the actual shell has to be smaller to fit in the sizer with the handles on the outside. There surely has to be a way of doing it halfway though...

[@ElPandaWarrior]

True enough….but the inside can be slightly smaller since the handles are not taking up 2-3 inches of room in there….i have a 25 liter B&R cabin bag that fits under the seat and I’ve traveled for 15 days with just that and a 18 liter backpack for the electronics/snacks/misc stuff. I do put my Dopp kit in the backpack as well.

[@az9az9az9]

If airport luggage handler damages your new 500-1000 $ suitcase upon first trip, they will not buy you new one, if it's minor dent or scratch.

[@isleindixie15]

Agreed. The handle of my Briggs & Reilly two-wheel luggage broke in Dallas years ago. I bought a new one at a luggage store and the store took my broken one and sent it to Briggs & Reilly for repair. A couple of weeks later, my old bag was delivered, to my home, free of charge, fixed. I kept the new one and gave the repaired one to my oldest son.

[@joq702]

There was no way to spin me on the solgaard. Clumsy.

[@WME460]

Bro.. you are so obsessed with water bottle pockets 😅. Pls mention the weight in kilos too.

[@arvidjohansson3120]

What are the bag companies thinking when designing a 4kg carry-on. Lufthansa has an 8 kg (18 hamburgers) limit. I have a Samsonite that's under 2 kg, much better design

[@kicksandtravels]

We are nature. Chase....you're the best ^_^

[@RITPA]

No Monos, Away, Level 8, Rimowa, July, TravelPro, or Tumi? Did Aer say don't compare us to real the competition?

[@chasereeves]

Naw, this is just the collection I’ve personally put together and the companies that got back to me. More to come.

[@jaimetarne9436]

When younare done with the Briggs & Riley, i am g[d with you donating it to me. 😮😊

[@disbt]

I was impressed with none of those luggage’s sorry make another one

[@PiotrPavlov]

❤

[@jotjotzzz5357]

You don’t need $700 for a carry on. WTH.

[@nsbioy]

Exactly. This is what the $1,000+ Sterling Pacific bag is for

[@dkwillrn]

That’s because you haven’t used one yet- buy it used, they are often offered looking nearly new for a fraction of the cost. They roll like they are on rails, durable, flat inside can’t be beat. They are the most awesome bag!

[@mvangils410]

🤙🪖👮🙏🇺🇲

[@CCW-r4k]

Why do you have to swear?

[@cboy0394]

Because it's not an issue and he's an adult.

[@7sage469]

You can't have a title saying there are "10 Pro Carry-on Luggage Compared" when you don't even have the heavy hitters like Rimowa or even Tumi... straight up misleading. Title should have been in regards to your luggage throughout the years and your comparison of them.

[@angieharris8015]

Thumbs-down solely for the language. I'll redirect to another page, for the youth that i'd like to share things with. I wish they had a rating, like they do for movies etc.

[@raroshraj]

What language are you even talking about

[@angieharris8015]

@@raroshraj The fact that I even have to point it out to you, is an "LOL" moment.

[@raroshraj]

@@angieharris8015 grow up lol

[@angieharris8015]

@@raroshraj I am grown. I don't have a sailor's mouth. Are you suggesting that if one doesn't use filthy language then they are not grown? Let's just agree to disagree, I will NEVER listen to you (fyi) lol

[@CarlHancock]

Alumunum Rimowa Cabin case. Dial up the price point. I'll tell you why... the best warranty out there, great wheels, good balance for when placing your backup on top of it, and a clamshell design is better than a zipper design. Having used zipper design and clamshell clamp designs I've found zippers to be a weak point in the design. I highly recommend a hardshell carry-on roller rather than a softshell. I can't stress enough how handy it is to have a hardshell in order to protect items that you need extra protection fro. And sometimes you don't realize you need extra protection for something until you are in the middle of the trip and decide to buy something. Expensive?Absolutely. I've used a Rimow Cabin case for years and any time I had any kind of issue I took it to the Rimowa store and they had it taken care of. I had a retractable handle bend (my fault... with a loaded backup on it I lifted it up by the end of the handle with it fully ended and the end of the case with both fully loaded and I did that too rough and too often and it eventually bent a bit and caused issues reliably retracting the handle. Took it to the Rimowa store. Fixed. More recently I had one of the latches break which prevented me from latching it closed. Luckily with the handle design a bag strap/buckle wrapped around it and I could use it to get through my trip no problem. Again, took it to the Rimowa store... fixed. No questions asked. I've tried using a wide variety of bags mentioned here. As well as things like the Away carry on case, and even more recently the Db (formerly known as D_____ B___ use your imagination) carry on roller which I did like... but nothing has topped the Rimowa.

[@CarlHancock]

Oh and instead of being "Louis Vuitton" like the Rimowa actually is Louis Vuitton. It's an LVMH brand. And it's also $500 than the Sterling Pacific. It also has a lifetime warranty and with Rimowa stores across the U.S., it's easier to take advantage of said warranty because you probably can find a store to take it to... vs. shipping it to somewhere like Sterling Pacific who does not have store locations. They also have the Classic Cabin case with handles that are more like the style on the Sterling Pacific. And again... $500 less. That Sterling Pacific is just shy of $2k rather than $1k.

[@asdf1234_.]

​@@CarlHancockwhat are you opinions on the classic vs the original rimowa cabin?