A few months ago, I invested in new luggage for my cross country/globe trotting adventures. I took some time to research what I want, plan a budget and took home some fabulous deals thanks to TJMaxx. My big purchase were two Heys expandable hard sided suitcases with 4 spinner wheels – one 20” one 24”. After a dozen flights, here is my review:
What I love:
- The 4 spinner wheels make such a difference. I’m able to push my suitcases (one in each hand) rather than pull.
- They are lightweight - I have yet to hit the weight limit for either bag (50 lbs on American Airlines)
- They are sturdy and have kept their shape (minus one small dent on a corner)
- A fabric divider on one side and a "seat-belt" for the other side keeps my stuff in place, and helps keep everything from getting more wrinkled.
What I don’t love:
- Limiting myself to one small and one medium sized bag has made packing more of a challenge. I've since added a Hey's Sidewinder 28" in silver - from Marshal's.
- If the bag is packed full, it can require both hands to collapse the handle (the handle frame is internal for ruggedness)
- The acrylic Heys' logo was scuffed up after my first trip. Obviously not a deal-breaker, but it bummed me out
- The outside has a few scrapes and scratches - nothing serious, but they no longer look brand new.
Overall Grade: Adding up the price, value and my overall experience with the bags, they deserve a solid A+
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