A couple weeks ago, I bid a temporary farewell to San Francisco and headed on my first-ever vacation to the main island of Hawaii, accompanied by a new trusty sidekick: a sleek, orange Samsonite suitcase. The comes in three sizes. I unboxed my 20-incher — the smallest option, designed as a carry-on — before the trip, packed it to the brim with bathing suits, dinner dresses, beach reads and too many pairs of sandals, then put it to the test through car rides, shuttle rides, plane rides and more. Here’s what I experienced with the suitcase, and what you need to know before buying.
Who Makes It There’s a good chance you’re familiar with Samsonite, as the company is the world’s largest luggage player, while its name-brand offerings are its most popular products (Parent company Samsonite International also owns other luggage brands, including American Tourister, High Sierra, Lipault, and more). The company was founded over a century ago and hangs its hat on the quality and durability of its bags, suitcases, and accessories. The Samsonite Winfield 2 is a great piece of luggage overall. It doesn't have one 'wow' factor, but is really above average in all the standard luggage evaluation categories. It can scratch a bit due to the gloss shell, but in my mind that's not a big deal. All in all, the Winfield 2 Fashion was a goodpiece of luggage for my vacation, as it got all my clothes and necessities to Hawaii smoothly so I could enjoy the island’s beaches, volcanos, rainbows, sunsets — and of course, a few Mai Tais.
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What to Consider Before Buying One other thing to note is that, while durability is meant to be Samsonite’s differentiator, other reviewers have expressed that the suitcase scratches easily. I only experienced minor scratches to the luggage’s body even after it slid around the overhead on a couple flights and got dragged through security — and I think that’s to be expected with most luggage. But if you’re especially partial to scratches, a hard shell may not be the best bet. At just under $140 (depending on the size you want, the 20″ carry on can be had for a little over $100) the Samsonite Winfield 2 Fashion Spinner isn’t a particularly cheap carry-on suitcase either — but for that price, you’re getting a well-known, reliable brand and a sleek, stylish product.
That’s a solid combination. The main con is the lack of a side handle, which made transport a bit more difficult at times. Other than that, though, it was mostly smooth rolling. Related: Conclusion The is a solid staple in any luggage collection. The lightweight carry-on has a sleek exterior hard shell plus a nicely lined interior featuring convenient compartments and plenty of space. For shorter trips, it’s a reliable sidekick.
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