Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Brushed Anthracite, 3-Piece Set (20/24/28)

I'm not one for fancy suitcases. I just want a suitcase to lug my stuff around that is durable, light, and not hideously ugly. I was holding on to a 15 year old set that weighed about 100 pounds each completely empty. Then the zippers broke which was the sign I needed to move on. These Samsonite suitcases fit my needs perfectly. First of all, super light. Second, like Russian nesting dolls, you can put one inside the other, which saves a ton of storage space. The interiors are well appointed with separate zippered halves and side pockets. You can expand them as well if you've bought a few too many souvenirs and need the extra space. I also like the wide variety of colors (I got a silvery dark gray - very attractive). The TSA locks are easy to set up although a little hard to lock but seem to serve their purpose. They do seem to scratch easily but whatever -- I'm not looking to win a beauty contest with my suitcases. As for size, the smallest is compatible with your basic carry on requirements. The middle size is the one I think I will use the most as I am a fairly light packer. The biggest seems huge but would be useful for a ski trip or an instance in which you need to bring a lot of bulky stuff. Really really pleased with my new suitcases.

I was hesitant in ordering these but glad that I did. This order came separately and was in the Samsonite box with no damage. Suitcases were nested with each piece secured in its own cloth bag and were a beauty right out of the box. There's tons of space, would be great if there were some pockets to organize things. These AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube Set - Small, Medium, Large, and Slim, Gray look like they would be a good fit for such a set so I will test them out fairly soon, maybe get a few of the med/large ones. I also transferred the snap in pouch which holds shampoos and the like from my American Tourister collection as I found that really handy and none were included with this set. I used the full set on an international trip and they fared pretty much as expected. The carry-on piece stowed overhead with absolute ease and is a fair size for those essentials you can't/won't check thru. I usually travel with the carry-on piece and my laptop backpack which fits under the seat. You can see the dimensions and note that both the other pieces are large and roomy in fact, if I need checked luggage, it will usually be the medium piece that I travel with. I've done European coach tours before where you're only allowed one suitcase and the large is ideal for situations like that. There's no attachment to connect them all so you're sol there. It would probably put too much stress on that center part of the larger case from regular use anyway. They're very smooth rolling and one person could get away with rolling them all but I can't imagine that would be ideal but doable. Definitely fashionable, you see the photos, and they look even nicer in person. There was a scuff on the 28" when I got home which all but disappeared after wiping it down with a damp cloth, not particularly bothered about something so minor as I do quite a bit of travel and have had some checked cases come out the other end with broken wheels, damaged pull handles, etc. I wasn't aware polycarbonate luggage existed before checking these but they're a great set and I wish I had more opportunities for general use to get them out & about. I definitely recommend.

My husband and I have been really impressed with this luggage. Although roughly the same height as our old cloth luggage, these suitcases are far roomier inside and much, much lighter. The castors & telescoping handles glide smoothly (and are sturdy enough to accommodate my laptop backpack), and the cases turn 360 degrees without a hitch. I especially liked the inside belt and zipper pockets, which allowed me to keep my belongings nicely organized and the integral TSA-approved luggage lock is a super smart idea. In addition, the side handles are nicely positioned for when you need to hoist your luggage by its side as when placing it upon your bed or in the luggage hold in an airporter. But the best feature by far is the exterior. These cases look sharp even after being manhandled aboard Air China four separate flights totaling over 12,000 miles. Once I got home, I gave each case a thorough inspection. At first, I thought that the cases had been scraped. My bad: what at first appeared to be scrapes was actually the paint color from OTHER PEOPLE'S LUGGAGE. I managed to remove them with a some Goo Gone and a bit of elbow grease, and used an all purpose degreasing spray cleaner to remove the Goo Gone. The remaining few nicks & scrapes are hard to detect unless one looks very closely: the striated color pattern on the Charcoal Gray color hides them quite nicely and the surface is still shiny and brand new looking. I was willing to spend a little more to get luggage that would last me without falling apart and I think I've finally found it. I will never go back to soft-sided cases again. Highly recommended.

These seem like very sturdy and long-lasting cases. I did drop one star because the zipper allows the luggage to collapse into itself by about an inch or so when you don't have this thing packed full- this does take a bit of sheared pressure, but I'm certain it will happen during transit. I'll be heading overseas with this thing in tow with around 6 plane changes there and back, so I'll update this review and see if the bags survive such a gruesome trip. The internal has a mesh pocket that's split in two- it's not huge, but it'll hold the small things you need it to hold. The pockets are attached to material that separates the two compartments- which I think is good to have as it'll help keep used laundry from stinking up your entire bag. One good thing about these bags is that the lining's zipper is faced outwards and has material over it, effectively hiding it away. The bags get HUGE when you unzip the expansion- you could probably last over a month with this set alone if you pack efficiently. Several sites tout this to be the best in class for mid-cost luggage. The biggest thing about this set for me was the deal I got for buying it listed as "used". It's listing for $240 right now, but the used section had these for $195, plus they gave you 20% off at checkout. I ended up paying $156 for the entire set- an absolute steal considering that the bags came with only a few minor scuffs that you could only see in the glare, and I'm 100% certain I'll double if not triple them on my first trip. Don't be afraid to check out the "used" section on both the set and the individual pieces- you're going to get the same thing for half the price.

I can't say enough good things about this line from Samsonite! Since purchasing them a year ago to replace my older luggage I've taken them all over Brazil, all over Argentina, Singapore a dozen times, Bangkok at least once a month for the last 2 years, Ho Chi Min, all over Cambodia, and of course on trips around the US. I've thrown them on and off buses, dragged them from train to train, crammed them in and out of more taxis and shuttles than I can count, and dragged them about a mile and a half down the road in the rain (they're surprisingly water resistant at the seams and expansion fabric...although certainly not water proof). Through it all the handles have held up, despite the larger two consistently weighing in at 70 lbs and the carry-on frequently tipping the scale at close to 40 lbs (don't tell the airlines...that's way too heavy for a carry-on to be) and the wheels are still in amazing shape. The bags also look fantastic given them beating they get! There are a few scratches here and there and I've frequently gotten a bag back with a corner smashed in...but it always pops right back into place with no issues, and the contents are always safe and secure. The locks are still in perfect working order...the handles still slide in and out easily and feel solid when locked into place. All of the zippers work perfectly. The single significant gripe I have about this set of bags that would make it absolutely perfect would be more handles. The carry-on only has a handle on the top of the bag...which makes it a bit awkward for carrying up and down stairs...a side handle like the other two have would be ideal. It would also be nice if there was a grip of some sort on the bottom so that you could more easily lift with two hands when moving it up onto a rack or something of that nature...while most purchasers won't use them to the degree that I do, most will at some point want to put this bag onto a stand in the hotel or lift one up onto a shelf in the terminal bus...the largest bag in particular has a deceptive amount of storage space (I've had it loaded to 104 lbs) and picking it up by the top handle and a rotating wheel is...not super fun. That one caveat though shouldn't discourage anyone from buying them...they've stood as well and better to any number of other more expensive bags I've owned, including other Samsonites...I've been very pleased with them, and expect them to last at least another few years at my current travel pace. For people like my parents who only fly a few times a year this bag could very well be the last one you ever have to buy. EDIT 02/17/2017: I've now purchased 3 full sets of this luggage, 2 in Charcoal for me and a purple set for my girlfriend. I can literally pack everything we own save our camping gear and bikes in those 9 bags...to date the only issue I've ever had was that someone tried to get into one of them and tore through the zipper with a screwdriver or knife...the end result was one zipper clasp was completely missing and a few teeth on the zipper got bent up pretty badly. I sent it off to one of their authorized dealers in Singapore though and was able to repair it with no issues while I was in Malaysia for a few months. EDIT 01/11/2018: After 2 years and just shy of 100 flights, I ripped the seam of the inside liner on one medium bag. I don't think this was the result of bad workmanship however, rather I'd only packed clothes and some camera gear into the top section and zipped it off. The other side was not entirely empty but close. I think at some point the pressure of the gear against the fabric divider, without the support of gear on the opposite side allowed enough motion to cause the seam to give out. It's being repaired now...I'll add a picture once I get it back.

Great luggage. You will never not see your bag come off of the baggage claim belt. The view isn't as harsh as it appears, and looks very nice coming out of the box. Once the luggage is used, however, it will become scuffed and will show wear. I find the bags to be very rugged as well. They can certainly take a beating. For storage you can put the small bag in to the bigger one, like nesting dolls which also helps cut down on space. I also purchased an extra one of the large size so my GF and I have a total of four of the bags. The wheels roll nicely, and the bags are easy to steer. The locking mechanism works well too, but it can take a minute to figure out how to get both zipper pieces to lock. Once you figure it out, it is easy. I have owned many Samsonite bags over the years, and these are by far my favorite. You can store tons of things in the large bag, but do beware you can go overweight easily. I have noticed that TSA seems to go through my bags more now that I have these. Not sure if that is because they stand out, or if it is due to extra security.

I bought this set in 2017 after an incident with rain-soaked soft luggage, and have since taken each piece across the world a few times. By plane, train, ferry, taxi, etc. these pieces have held up to a lot of abuse over a few short years. This is great luggage, durable and water-resistant. The interior is thoughtfully yet minimally designed with each half as a separate compartment separated by a liner that has 2 zippered mesh pockets, and the adjustable buckled strap for the bottom compartment is great for packing bulky compressible items like winter clothes. The finish is susceptible to scratches and scuffs but this is the case with any hardshell luggage, especially for under $100 per piece. Personally, I don't mind these cosmetic signs of wear. If you want more cosmetically-durable luggage then buy softshell or prepare to spend a lot more money for a different plastic. The only meaningful issue I've encountered is that the handle on the 24" no longer locks fully, but it still functions just fine otherwise.

I bought this set a couple months ago and have been on two trips with them so far, totalling 8 connections. As other reviews have stated, they do get scratched, but the scratches aren't terrible and the luggage still looks nice. The shell material is very thin and I'm not sure how durable it will be over time. It flexes with just the push of a finger if that's helpful. The maneuverability of them is great! I really wish there was a way to stack and secure the carry on on top of the checked bag while rolling it. Previous luggage sets that I've owned have this feature. With the exterior of this luggage being slick, it falls off very easily. The zippered divider inside the bag is very helpful to keep the two sides separated. I also really like that all of the luggage pieces fit inside of each other. It makes it very easy to store when not traveling. Overall, a good quality middle of the road set of luggage. Certainly not the Samsonite quality one would come to expect from the brand though. It's a shame to see brand degradation, but it's the world we live in now.

Leichtes Packen, gut zu bewegen und trotzdem sehr stabil! Samsonite eben!

Arrived on time and they look even better thank on the photo. They get wider when unzipped and create a lot more space to fit more things. Very resistant to scratches and gals from travelling. Price is great and quality as well.

While the orange luggage is not the most attractive looking luggage, you can definitely see it from a mile away among the black, dark blue and grey luggage. It is lightweight, comfortable but I have not brought it for travel to test for durability. It came very securely though from USA to Singapore, so I think it will be quite decent. Glad to get a samsonite at quite a cheap price. :)

Loved these cases. They came waaay before the expected delivery date and they look so good. Using them to move across country and then hopefully for Jamaica when COVID is over. They have lots of space inside and are so easy to push around. I don't leave until the 5th so I'll have to come back an update once I've been through the airport with them. But so far would buy again and recommend to others!

Love my samsonite purchase!!