I purchased this piece in New York during my new year's trip as a certain airline ruined my other luggage.

I was pleasantly surprised to be able to fit (consolidate) everything I had from both my previous luggage AND my carry on: only to have the net weight of my bag go up 6 pounds.  Meaning: my previous luggage (which was a samsonite hard side bag) was heavier and I was able to fit more stuff into my new bag.

If I would have put the exact same items from my departing flight, I would have had a lighter load to carry. I don't know the exact dimensions or weight but it is very noticable.

This bag weighs significantly less than my hard side samsonite.  It's also way more versatile and easier to move. I love it.  The spinner wheels make it so convenient. Loading and unloading: it was such a breeze. And I didn't have to kick the bottom of the bag to gain leverage so i can walk.  It's a simple push: and go!  Came in real handy in new york. Especially since I had to carry both my broken bag, and my carryon full of my girl's new shoes and clothes!

I bought this during the new year's sales so I got a killer deal.  At least I thought so until I saw the price here.  I'm thinking of returning my bag and re buying it here. It's $30 cheaper.  Either way, this bag is great and I recommend it.

I'm going to buy the 22" version.

BTW: Samsonite's repair center is in LA (Inglewood) not to far from me. I took my old broken hard side bag and no questions ask: promised to fix or replace it (as well as ship it to me at no cost).  It's still with Samsonite it's only been a few weeks but I thought that was awesome considering I lost my receipt.  They mean business with their warranties! I'll let you know what the outcome is.

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So I returned this to Macy's and got it here for 30 dollars less...  And I also bought the 22' model.  They look great. I love em!