CalPak Valley

This is the perfect little carry-on bag at a great price. This meets the overhead size regulations that some of the airlines are really enforcing now. I managed to pack for four nights in this little bag (and I am not a light packer). As some others have noted, the handle doesn't feel super sturdy when fully extended, but I just kept that in mind as I used it and so far, so good. There is a slight texture to the exterior, so the scratches inflicted on it don't show up as much as they do on the shiny hardcases. And I love the color!

After about 2 1/2 years of use (25 trips I'd estimate) the handle won't extend anymore and I'm about to buy something new. I tried getting some tools out and fixing it, but I can't get the handle to extend so I can't dissemble it. It's probably a spring I'd guess. Before this I'd been happy with it. I did have the inside compartment cover tear - but I'm sure I stressed it out stuffing it. The double zipper design worked well - you can stuff your luggage in and then zip it to compress. Never had a problem with airports or planes. The wheel design where you can roll it standing straight up or angled worked well - even after some use.

I really love this bag! Lightweight, wheels and spins great and it fits in the overhead bins. I bought it because I read on a travel blog that a lot of airlines were cutting back on the size of carry-ons they allow, and this one meets the new standards.

In a sea of black suitcases at the airport, I can easily spot my pink suitcase. I also had a black suitcase that I had to tie my blue resistance band to in order to identify it among hundreds of other black suitcases.

I purchased this as a carry on for shorter trips. I used it once and it worked just fine. I like that it is a spinner and actually holds a lot for a carry on. I was able to put most of my items there and just carried a backpack as I like my snacks and my personal items. I am a female and I was able to fit sneakers and (2) pairs of shoes and enough clothing for four (4) days. No easy task, but I did it. P.S. toiletries were of course limited and of the travel size for carry on.

I love this carry on. It's sturdy and holds a lot of clothing with a separate area for items like blow dryer, etc. I used it for a week long vacation and got all my stuff in it with no problem. Now I use it for weekends regularly and have stopped using all other luggage.

I used this for 2 international trips, and the side cracked in two places during my 2nd trip. I'm disappointed, but it did serve me well on my trips. Love the spinner wheels. Handle was a little short for my height.

It is still rolling along. Fits in the overheads. Handle hold position pretty good.