Eagle Creek  Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel Carry-On Luggage

Looks sturdily constructed but details matter. For one, the dimensions/capacity are deceptive. The overall length includes the wheel base BUT the luggage itself is almost an inch shorter. I doubt the full expanded mode can accoodate 55 liters. The handle liner is quite thin, not as substantial as previous Eagle Creek models. I also found the zipper annoyingly sticky to close. The four front tie downs are of thin rubber and don't look very durable. On the plus side the fabric looks beefy. Unlike the unstable "T" single post handle, the double post design is more stable to pull and sling bags on. For a MSRP of $419.I expected better features

The zipper is hard to operate this is with nothing in it. The wheel started falling apart the first time I used it. I went from my house to the airport and right before boarding I noticed little rubber pieces on the ground? I looked at my bag and sure enough coming from my bag. Had not even made it out of town and flight boarding. For the price I paid totally unacceptable.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just want to note that Eagle Creek are of incredible value and practically a for life purchase. Was shopping for a carry on, but just could not afford at the moment. Mine is 30+ years old and has been all over the world to include jungles in South America, Iraq, Afghanistan under the harshest conditions when I was in the military. Decided to take apart, fixed the frame and some straps since I do upholstery and have industrial sewing machines. I also had a 20+ yr EG Duffle with a broken wheel and was sent a new wheel set and she is back im service. EG durability and quality is top notch and of the highest value. Attached are before and after refurbishment process-good for another 10 yrs if I last that long…:)

The main zippered compartment opening is small..much smaller than its predecessors...and in point of fact, the actual compartment either expanded or not does not easily hold the 40L of contents..The expanding handle also takes up about 3/4" of interior compartment. I did not use the nag but returned it due to lack of usable space

I have broken every piece of luggage I’ve ever owned (and not gracefully). I am unkind to luggage, backpacks, bags, etc. I’ve had this one for almost a year now and have shoved, dropped, swung, bashed, and crushed it in several countries. No rips, cracks, zipper trouble, damage of any kind. It’s really quite sturdy. It fits well in overhead bins and I even shoved it in the overhead of a tiny regional US connector (just barely). Only time I had it taken away and checked was with a regional EU carrier but no surprise there- If I didn’t have it expanded and if I were more slick, I might have gotten away with it. Wheels are terrific. It doesn’t fit a ton but you can squish and expand it easily. 55L is with it expanded (in my opinion). Definitely pricey - I waited until one of the sales so at least I could get 20% off.

Just took my first week long vacation with the bag to Orlando (first use) and the wheels are disintegrating

The wheels can apart at the airport on the first use. I hadn't even gotten on the plane.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I returned this bag. Loved my old one, but completely agree with this review by James M. The interior space also seems significantly enough smaller than my previous one that I returned this one. Also, the snap-in clasps around the bag are not easy to quickly open and require 2 hands. So, no outside pockets and very hard to access inside ones. “ Made from high-quality and apparently durable materials however, design is lacking. There is only one small outside pocket on the side of the bag. Older similar Eagle Creek bag had two outside pockets one at the top third and the bottom 2/3. It’s not convenient to open the bag to remove frequently needed items. I wouldn’t buy this design again”

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Disappointed! The one I received the handle collapses on one side randomly when pressure it put on it, really more of a annoyance, than a functional issue with the bag. Other than that its seems very well built. I guess I expected better from a premium brand.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a quality product and a good carry on. I have used it on one multi-destination trip, flying and driving. The compression straps are a nice addition. The “lid” piece overlaps the zipper, which is good. I imagine it could catch on luggage handling mechanisms in an airport , but the point of this is to carry on anyway. The main compartment seems more limited than I expected due to the pull handle storage tubes and the lip of the opening. However, I was able to fit everything I needed for a week long trip (with compression cubes and a backpack). The lip, turns out, can be helpful for stuffing contents in and zipping. This is a solid product, even if I have a few hesitations to saying it’s perfect. It is certainly worth a look.