Briggs & Riley Luggage Review

Briggs & Riley Torq Hardside Luggage

The Torq hardside luggage from Briggs & Riley is a great option if you need an ultra-durable suitcase for air travel. It’s made from three layers of virgin Makrolon polycarbonate, incredibly durable material with excellent impact resistance.

Polycarbonate is an elastic material that bends upon impact. It’s extremely resilient, meaning that this luggage can take a beating and come out unscathed. The material is also very lightweight, and the Torq luggage is some of the lightest hardside luggage this brand makes.

In addition to the amazing durability and resilience, this luggage also features lightweight spinner wheels and a tough aluminum telescoping handle. The handle is entirely mounted to the exterior of the luggage, so it does not take up any space inside the packing compartments.

The Torq luggage has two packing compartments, but they’re not identical. One compartment is much deeper than the other, similar to the design of softshell luggage. There are pockets, dividers, and a built-in suiter inside the main compartment, which is awesome considering that a lot of hardside suitcases don’t have any pockets at all.

On top of all that, this Briggs & Riley luggage also boasts top and side grab handles, as well as a TSA-friendly lock. The Torq luggage is available in six different sizes ranging from a 21” carry-on to a 32” checked bag, and the specs below are for the 28” suitcase.

Briggs & Riley Sympatico Large Spinner

The Sympatico spinner luggage from Briggs & Riley is available in four sizes ranging from a 21” carry-on to a 30” checked bag. Most of the features are identical on all four suitcases, with the exception of a USB power pocket that allows for charging on the go. This feature is present only on the two carry-on bags.

The Sympatico luggage is made from three-layer Makrolon polycarbonate, for excellent durability and impact resistance. These suitcases can handle pretty much anything, which makes them perfect for people who travel often.

The luggage also boasts double spinner wheels, a TSA-friendly lock, and a telescopic aluminum wheel handle. The wheel handle is entirely mounted on the inside, so the packing compartment is completely smooth. You don’t have to pack around the handle and the clothes inside won’t get wrinkled as much.

The main compartment is spacious and it has an expandable capacity. This is the brand’s proprietary CX expansion system, which allows you to expand the main compartment and then compress it again when you’re finished packing.

This luggage also has several zippered pockets, cinch-down mesh garment panels, and an extra zippered compartment in the lid.

The specifications below are for the 27” medium checked luggage.

Briggs & Riley Transcend Expandable Carry-On

The Transcend luggage is a great option if you’re looking for a softshell carry-on. This Briggs & Riley suitcase is made from durable ballistic nylon, a material that is resistant to water, abrasion, and dirt. The stylish bag has one main packing compartment, with numerous pockets on both the interior and the exterior of the bag.

The exterior pocket is actually a laptop compartment with an internal sleeve. It can fit a laptop and all your travel documents, and everything will stay easily accessible because of the design of this front pocket.

The suitcase also features zipper pockets in the lid, a suiter compartment, and an open pocket inside the main compartment. The double spinner wheels are smooth and sturdy, while the telescopic wheel handle allows for easy maneuvering. Also, the handle is mounted to the exterior of the luggage, so it doesn’t take away from the capacity of the bag.

Also, it’s worth noting that this suitcase is designed with an extra-wide body, which provides you with extra packing space while ensuring the luggage stays small enough to fit into the overhead compartment on most airplanes. This cabin bag also features expandable capacity with the VX expansion system, which can give you 2.5” extra packing space.

Briggs & Riley Baseline Upright Rolling Duffle Bag

If you’re looking to get a good wheeled duffel bag, consider buying the Baseline upright duffel bag. It’s a great option for very long trips, especially because it’s packed with innovative features you likely haven’t previously seen in a duffel bag. The duffel is made from sturdy ballistic nylon, which is abrasion, dirt, and water-resistant.

It has several packing compartments that can be accessed in multiple different ways. There’s an opening at the front, which is standard for duffels, but this gives you access to just one of the compartments. This compartment features zippered pockets and garment securing panels that ensure your belongings stay neatly organized.

Then there’s an additional compartment than can only be accessed when you open the duffel suitcase style. It is 4” deep and it’s entirely flat, so it’s great for items that mustn’t get wrinkled in transit. A duffel is a good option even for business travelers, thanks to the dedicated section for fancy garments.

The Briggs & Riley duffel bag also features two in-line skate wheels, an outsider wheel handle, and leather-wrapped front handles. There are also several smaller pockets on the exterior of the duffel bag, which are great for the items you want to have more easily accessible.

Briggs & Riley Baseline Rolling Cabin Spinner

The Baseline cabin spinner is a good option if you’re looking for smaller luggage that undoubtedly fits into overhead bins. This bag is so compact that it can even fit under seats on most airlines, but it’s not so small that it’s a dedicated underseat bag.

The cabin spinner has all the same features that are loved on the larger Baseline suitcases – shock-absorbing double spinner wheels, an outsider wheel handle, a roomy packing compartment, and multiple external pockets.

The bag is made from durable ballistic nylon, it’s equipped with YKK zippers, and it has a wheel handle made from aircraft-grade aluminum. The handle is mounted to the exterior of the bag so that it doesn’t take anything away from the packing compartment. It’s a height-adjustable telescopic handle with an ergonomic grip, for maximum comfort and effortless maneuvering.

The packing compartment of the cabin bag features zippered and open pockets for easy organization. It’s not a huge compartment, but it’s just big enough to hold your essentials for an overnight trip. The bag also has four external pockets – two side pockets, a Speedtrhu pocket for easy access, and a larger pocket on the front panel. The larger front pocket is padded and it can fit most standard-sized tablets.

Briggs & Riley Baseline Domestic Carry-On Expandable Spinner

The 22” carry-on is one of five suitcases in the Baseline collection, which includes some of the most popular luggage made by Briggs & Riley. It’s a domestic carry-on because only some airlines in the US will accept it as a cabin bag – it doesn’t fit into the overhead compartment on all airplanes, and you should look into the Baseline International carry-on if you want a more versatile suitcase.

The Baseline carry-on features one packing compartment with plenty of room inside. It’s got dividers, a zipper pocket, and a suiter section in the lid. Also, this suitcase has an expandable capacity, with the brand’s proprietary expansion system, which means no expansion zippers on the outside.

The luggage also features an outside wheel handle, but it’s worth noting that the bag has only two wheels. They’re not quite as convenient as spinner wheels, but they are great because they take up less space, allowing for a roomier main compartment.

In addition to all that, it’s also worth noting that this carry-on boasts several exterior pockets, including Speedthru pockets. These are tiny pockets that keep small gear accessible, so they’re perfect for your phone, wallet, passport, etc.

Briggs & Riley BRX-Explore Softside Wide-Body Carry-On

The BRX-Explore carry-on bag is an excellent option if you’re looking for a suitcase with a smaller capacity. It’s made from 420D nylon, 600D polyester, and water-resistant tarpaulin, for excellent performance and durability regardless of the conditions. The outer material is resistant to water, dirt, moisture, and abrasion,

This carry-on luggage boasts an interesting design because it’s not rectangular like most suitcases. It’s got rounded corners at the top and it’s more similar to a backpack than a suitcase in design. This isn’t a bad thing – although the bag lacks that extra space in the corners, this makes it a bit easier to fit into overhead compartments, plus it improves the overall durability of the luggage.

The bag has a spacious packing compartment with dividers and zippered pockets inside. There are also three external pockets on the front panel, for all the items you remember last minute or just the stuff you want to have easily accessible while traveling.

The BRX-Explore carry-on luggage is equipped with smooth-rolling double spinner wheels and an external telescopic wheel handle for easy maneuvering. On top of all that, it’s important to note that the suitcase features external compression straps, just like a backpack. This allows you to cinch it in, so it can fit inside the sizer bins and overhead compartments more easily.

Briggs & Riley ZDX-Expandable Luggage

The ZDX expandable luggage from Briggs & Riley is another great option if you’re specifically looking for softside luggage. The suitcases are made from ballistic nylon, for excellent durability and great performance in various weather conditions.

This luggage is equipped with spinner wheels, a telescopic wheel handle, and a cushioned grab handle at the top. The carry-on features a USB power pocket in the back, which allows you to charge your electronics on the go.

The carry-on also boasts a flat packing compartment, thanks to the outsider wheel handle. It’s mounted to the exterior of the bag, which allows for more packing space inside the main compartment. This also helps keep the clothes wrinkle-free, a feature appreciated by frequent business travelers.

The main compartment of the suitcase boasts cinch-down mesh garment panels, two zippered pockets on the lid, and expandable capacity. It’s worth noting that this suitcase features the classic expansion zipper, instead of the brand’s proprietary expansion technologies.

In addition to all that, it’s also worth mentioning that this Briggs & Riley bag has three external pockets. Two are zippered and one is an open sleeve that’s perfect for all the items you want to have easily accessible while traveling.

Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Underseat Spinner

If you’re specifically looking for an underseat bag, the Rhapsody spinner is a great option worth considering. It’s available in 16” and 17” sizes, but we’re focusing on the former because the small form factor means it will fit under the seats of more aircraft.

This is the best overnight bag you can get from Briggs & Riley. It has a roomy main compartment with several pockets and sleeves, one of which is padded and can hold a 15” laptop. There are also lots of smaller pockets, which are perfect for small items you want to keep organized (chargers, toiletries, pens, etc.).

The Rhapsody underseater also features an RFID-safe pocket on the front panel, as well as a water bottle pocket on the side for maximum convenience.

The bag is equipped with smooth-rolling double spinner wheels and an Outsider wheel handle. The wheel handle is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, it’s height-adjustable, and it boasts an ergonomic grip. On top of that, the bag also features two leather grab handles at the top, which feel incredibly luxurious.

There’s even a small leather name tag on the bag, which just goes to show that Briggs & Riley thought of everything when they designed the Rhapsody luggage.