mixi Carry On Luggage with Cup Phone Holder and Charger Hard Shell Suitcases with Spinner Wheels 20 Inch

I really struggled to decide what I wanted in my new carryon! There are so many improvements nowadays. I was really tempted by the new wide handles, but I knew I needed to be able to strap on my puppy carrier and they aren't made for the wide handles yet. :( At least mine wasn't) So.... This one seemed to check off my other wants. Charge port with USB-C, cupholder (although I was skeptical about its durability), extra hooks for bags and stuff. But really what I was after was the trunk style! I had just returned from 10 days traveling to Ireland and Scotland (6 flights!) and was about to embark on 6 more flights stateside to visit kids. It was time to upgrade and this suitcase did not disappoint! My husband was rather annoyed that I didn't want to check my bag. Why have to "lug it around" he said. Well, there was no lugging with this! The wheels rolled so smoothly. My husband commented several times what a smooth 'ride' it was. And he kept taking from me! In fact, he wanted to hang HIS bag on it all the time. And I'm pretty sure he bought me the oversized water on purpose so he could use the cupholder for his coffee! After having to flop open my traditional suitcase on the floor to access anything, being able to simply set this carry on on the dresser and lift the "lid" was so nice! I was able to pack 7 days of clothes and two pairs of shoes, a jacket and my toiletry bag comfortably. No need for expansion! (Which they won't allow a carryon to be expanded anyway.) Even fully packed it wasn't so heavy I couldn't lift it one handed. And in 6 flights, mine was the only buttery yellow that I saw, you couldn't miss it. So you attach a portable battery pack in a small pocket inside the suitcase to use the external ports. Which is fine, just make sure it is fully charged. However, the very last flight (1 in 6!) demanded that I remove the battery at the gate when they were going to put it under the plane. Annoying. However! I was able to get right to it in under 60 seconds because it was so easy to lift the lid and get to it! And I didn't have to take up a bunch of floor space at the gate and expose my entire contents either. This carryon is a keeper. The wheels and handle feel sturdy and smooth. It's a pretty color: cheery but not obnoxious. I can spot it a mile away amongst the sea of suitcases. It was strong enough to support my husband's carry on while rolling. I still feel that the cupholder is the weakest thing on it, but it still functions smoothly, neatly and did it's job. I didn't have to hunt for or share a charging station at the airport. I am happy with this case and am considering getting the full size to check for bigger trips! Read more

After seeing an influencer youtube video, we decided to give this a try, as I truly hate dealing with clamshell cases. They end up on the floor of hotel rooms and I dash my feet on them, they are difficult to close and have other issues. But this Mixi model will hold just as much {really!} is easy to pack and won’t be in the way in a hotel room. We recently ued it to fly to NY, spend a week there, took the QM2 to Southampton {with some formal wear}, spent a week in England and another In Scotland, with my wife using only this bag and a personal item. Fits well into the overhead on our several flights. Well made, great materials and sturdy. Good wheels that were OK on rough streets although it is also not hard to carry The avocado color is fun and easy to identify. Fits well on British trains. The fun cupholder and handle hooks gained admiring eyes from others. You will need good compression bags for a long trip like ours, but we just loved the versatility and how compact this bag is. The single zipper is very high quality and the locking system is perfect. Done with clamshells! Would give it 6 stars if I could. Read more

The media could not be loaded. I had done a lot of searching for a good carry-on bag and when I bought this, I tested it out in my living room with a cup in the holder to make sure it was good. The main part was making sure the cup holder was good and reliable. The cup in the pic is a Grande cup from Star@#ks and it held up well without any spillage. A Venti cup without the sleeve fits perfect in the holder as well. The video I have shows it going over a small lip in the Atlanta airport with no issues. The USB and USB-C ports work well and below is the power bank I purchased and would recommend because it fits well in the bag and charges the phone quickly. INIU Portable Charger, Slimmest 10000mAh 5V/3A Power Bank. The two tabs at the top of the extended handle designed to hold your phone are ok but you have to balance the phone perfectly and one small bump will make the phone fall but this is not exactly a selling point for me. The outer shell is stronger than usual carry-ons and the wheels are good, especially with 2 wheels for each corner. I rolled this through numerous airports and a couple times, I had to roll it for a few blocks across a road and bricks and it held up well. My old bag was an even split on both sides and this one is just one but the amount of space is the same. It took some getting used to packing everything into one side but it's still very good. I won't check this bag so the locks are not as much of a selling point for me but I like to have them available. The bag has the 4 tabs on the side to lay your bag down in the overhead although the airline I fly makes you lay it flat which defeats the purpose of the tabs but I like having them there for the option. All in all, this is a great bag and I would definitely recommend, especially if you are doing trips between 2-4 nights. Read more