After my cheap "set" of luggage would no longer function despite duct tape, G-glue and bread ties, I decided to spend real money on luggage pieces.  Because I travel for both work and pleasure via air and car, I needed something versatile.  I am a heavy packer.  I've never traveled with less than 2 prs of shoes.  I generally need 3 outfits daily for work/casual/gym and would much rather have wardrobe choices depending on how I feel.

I spent hours researching online and at my local department stores.  My 7 yr old and I spent nearly two hours, "driving", pushing handles, zipping and unzipping and lifting luggage at a local retailers.  The Samsonite extended handles became misaligned after just a few minutes, many pieces were quite heavy, some tipped over while empty so I could only imagine what overstuffed bags would do, some had the wheels housed in plastic that once chipped would render them inoperable.

My online research led me to Eagle Creek brand.  While the appearance was the initial ice-breaker, the reviews, weight, "pack it" system and guarantees sealed the deal.  I purchased the 22" carry on with the intent that if that went well, I would continue to buy all of the pieces.  I will be buying them all!

My first trip with the Tarmac 22" was a 2 day business trip.  I packed two suits, jeans, 2 prs capri workout pants, 2 Tshirts, two casual tops, 2 business tops, undergarments including gym socks and jog bras, toiletries, 2 prs shoes, hair straightener and various other items in this carry on.  No problem. It wheels effortlessly over elevator seams, carpet, brick roads and door thresholds.  The weight is perfect.  It never tipped once. I received compliments about the appearance.  A bonus is that the organization and pockets made it quite easy to re-pack.

I've already ordered the small duffel and the 25" Tarmac.  You won't be disappointed.