The media could not be loaded. I compared the American Tourister 4Kix with the Samsonite Underseat Spinner (this bag) and Verage Underseat Spinner 14” plus. The Samsonite Underseat Spinner was midline in price and size. The purple color is a muted plum. This Samsonite bag is a nice bag, overall. The pull handle felt sturdy and the bag was easy to manuever when full. I stuffed it to the brim and it maintained it's shape. The spinner wheels felt rubbery; however were not the double wheel type that seems to be preferred on underseaters. The Samsonite is on the left in the front view & on the far right in the overhead view (pictures). I love that the material and zippers seem durable. I am not a fan of the floppy canvas web carry handles; which seem like you may have to "chase' them if in a rush. Not really a deal breaker but, something to note. The handles also fasten together using a snap closure. The snap was stiff and difficult to open/close. Perhaps it loosens up with time. You can check the specs online, but my rough inner measurements: 14.5” tall, 12” wide and 7.5-7.75” deep. The main negative for this bag is the computer sleeve. It's handy to have but, is also sewn in at the bottom edge, with snaps connecting the top sides. It would have been great if they have made it completely removeable. This bag held a good amount of clothing. It held almost as much as the American Tourister 4Kix; The water shoes, snorkel and one swimsuit fit in the American Tourister but, I had to leave them out of this bag. I was able to fit to following in the main compartment, without overpacking and distorting the shape of the bag: 8 shirts, 2 long pants, 1 jeans, 5 shorts, 2 dresses, 2 out of 3 swimsuits, 1 coverup, 6 underwear, 3 pair of socks, 2 pair of shoes (flat sandals, 2.5” heeled sandals), 1 hat, 1 makeup bag, 1 mask. *as mentioned above the water shoes, snorkel and one swimsuit did not fit I’m very satisfied with my first impressions of durability, packing capacity, size and maneuverability. This is a nice solid bag that will fit most uses. Read more
I purchased two of these for a trip. One for my son and one for myself in black. I specifically wanted a spinner that would go in the overhead bin or under the seat and this little Samsonite was the ideal choice. For this trip, I used totes that went over the handle for the under seat personal item and slipped the spinner easily in the overhead bin. No struggles lifting it or wrestling to make it fit, which keeps the boarding process moving efficiently and is appreciated by the flight crew and other passengers. This little spinner is well-made with the high quality fabric and construction one expects from Samsonite. But the real surprise was how functional it is. It held clothes for a 5-day trip without using packing cubes. It held a pair of jeans, lounging pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 5 t-shirts, socks, underwear, tennis shoes and a hoodie sweat shirt with no bulging! The side pocket has a handy USB port that held the power cell and cords for my laptop. The interior pocket designed for electronics is sized to fit a tablet, but there was still room in between clothes to safely store my lap top. It's extremely light when unpacked, but even when packed, it still feels light and manageable. It rolls beautifully and the handle adjusts to the height needed for pulling or walking it at your side. My only concern is the handle feels loose and wobbly, as others have noted. But it held up fine. After putting this little spinner through the paces, I'm confident I can travel comfortably with ease. It may be small, but it's mighty! Thanks Samsonite! Read more
I ordered what I thought would be a red suitcase. However, it is most definitely purple. I don't really care, but some people might. The 4 spinner wheels roll the bag quite nicely (but it was empty, so I don't know yet about when it is full). The wheels look pretty sturdy as does the rest of the bag. Problem 2 - it has a cord with a USB, with no instructions on the use, just a note that "Battery is Not Included". OK - but nothing showing what kind of battery is needed and where does it go? I probably won't use it. No locks, if that is important to you. I think it looks too big for under the seat, but we'll see about that on my next trip. There are lots of compartments and netted areas, but I am not sure what they are all for, since there was no instructions. You can unsnap the larger one for easier packing of clothes. I ordered this to replace my current under-the-seat bag (Amazon brand), solely due to going from 2 to 4 wheels. If it rolled better, I wouldn't be looking for a new one. Edit: No red color available. I must have been looking at red in a different brand. Read more
