LEVEL8 Luminous Luggage, Navy, Carry-On 20 Inch

I bought this to replace my old 10 year old carry on bag which finally bit the dust. I took it on an 8 day cross country trip which included multiple flights and experienced absolutely no issues. The zippers are smooth, easy to use and it swallowed 8 days of clothing with ease. Wheels roll very smoothly and the handle feels high quality I have no doubt that I’ll get 10+ years out of this one as well. Would recommend!

Used as carry on for two international trips with 12 flight segments total and the suitcase is holding up very well. The suitcase rolls smoothly on airport floors and on the street. It tends to get stuck on edges (for example at the end of a people mover) but I have this problem with most rollers. The wheels look sturdy and it looks like they could survive a few rounds of baggage handlers manipulating the suitcase by the wheels. Alas, this has not been tested yet. The case is light and the shell feels on the flimsy side but less so than cheaper cases. Had no problem with zippers so far but I didn’t overpack it. This is not an expandable suitcase. The only negative for me is that the handle bars take a significant amount of space inside the case. I found hard to fit packing cubes or even shoes in the side where the handle bars are.

I purchased this suitcase in 2023, and I have been extremely happy with it, to the point that I wanted to circle back to provide this well-deserved review. This suitcase has been with me to China, Viet Nam, Korea, Mexico, Europe, South America, and at least a dozen US states, and it has performed FLAWLESSLY. Some things I appreciate (and recommend considering if you're looking for a carry-on): • Exterior Material: this suitcase has a polycarbonate shell, which is less brittle/more impact resistant than ABS, and it's a decent thickness, so it'll stand up to more abuse. Granted, PC is generally a little more expensive than ABS, but I think this is one of those "get what you pay for" scenarios where it's worth the extra. • WHEELS! I ordered 3 different brands of suitcase to compare when searching for this one, including a Samsonite, which I (incorrectly) assumed would own the show. Something you might not think about is wheel material... until you realize you sound like you're rushing a miniature pony through the terminal as the hard wheels hit every grout line in the tile. The wheel material on this Level8 is right balance of hardness so that it's not only relatively quiet, but it rolls like butter on smooth surfaces, which is so nice. What's worse than wheel noise is wheels that don't swivel well, which was the problem I ran into with the Samsonite (c'mon Samsonite- wheels should be a no-brainer for a company that's been in the business as long as you have. Do better). The Level8 carry-on spins smoothly and effortlessly. It's like walking a giant fidget spinner between gates. • Shape/Space: The Level8 is more "boxy" than others, while still fitting in overhead compartments. The fact that they didn't cut any corners (literally), means more cubic packing space inside to take advantage of. A nice little added bonus with this shape is that it also offers a nice level spot to rest your feet, laptop, backpack, etc., when waiting for your next departure. • Handles: When comparing carry-ons, I quickly realized some only come with a top handle, and NO SIDE HANDLE. You don't realize the convenience of a side handle until you look like a fumbling rock climber trying to grip and roll your luggage off the carousel or out of the back of a taxi. GET THE SIDE HANDLE. Regarding the top handle, I like the multiple locking points so you can shorten it a click to make it easier to lift it up into a shuttle bus or up a flight of steps. I also especially appreciate how far it extends, as I'm 6'6", and love the fact that I don't have to bend down to grab/pull it. • Zipper: The zipper on this bag is smooth, and to be honest, it's held up beyond what should probably be expected. I have packed this suitcase so full on some trips that I've literally had to sit on it to barely get it to close.... and then watch it for a minute to make sure it doesn't suddenly burst open. It's held strong and performed solidly. Again, I've been extremely satisfied with this carry-on, to the point that I bought another for my wife, followed by 4 more as gifts for our kids as they're getting older. Sufficed to say, this is an excellent carry-on, and I couldn't be more happy with it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

The Best suitcase I have ever owned. Careful though, the weeks are so good if you let go of this on any incline you will be chasing your bag! Trust me it happens!

Much smaller than what is needed