Oct 22, 2026
Love It!
Well constructed and designed. And love the color! Definitely going to be getting the larger versions next.
Richard B.
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The Sympatico Essential Carry-On Expandable Spinner: now in a perfect size for US travel. Don't sacrifice space for style; CX™ technology meets hardside luggage, letting you expand for 25% more space and then compress back to original size.
Closure: The zip-around closure features self-repairing YKK® zippers with lockable double pulls.
Exterior features: The durable hardshell is made from high-strength recycled polycarbonate, and the four high-density swivel wheels provide easy concourse navigation. The aircraft-grade aluminum telescoping handle has multiple stop heights. The built-in, TSA-friendly combination lock secures contents, letting agents safely access your bag. Also, ergonomic top and side carry handles offer comfortable carrying. A power pocket on the back allows you to easily stash your own travel umbrella, water bottle , or mobile power bank with exterior pocket and cord pass-through slot to charge on the go.
Interior features: The CX™ compression-expansion system increases packing capacity, then compresses down to keep contents secure. Adjustable garment compression panels with speed buckles keep clothing flat to minimize wrinkling and prevent contents from shifting in transit. A large zip-around pocket and two smaller mesh pockets provide optimal organization.
- Recycled polycarbonate
- Imported
- Item #10380942
- Core Product ID 333333FD2V
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Briggs & Riley
Dedicated to making travel easier, Briggs & Riley designs luggage and bags around real-world wants and needs. The company owns multiple patents, including the Outsider handle design (providing more capacity inside your bag) and Tartex (a durable, moisture-resistant fabric). Briggs & Riley believes so strongly in its products that the company offers a lifetime repair guarantee.
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Dec 22, 2025
Nearly same product went on sale a week later!
Overall good luggage but nearly the same product went on sale a week later and the company didn’t honor the sale. When asked for clarity on the differences in the product, barely got any kind of response.
Ryan K.
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Love It!
Well constructed and designed. And love the color! Definitely going to be getting the larger versions next.
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Richard B.
Sept 25, 2026
22” expandable spinner
The capacity is great and the click to expand is much nicer than a zipper. The 22” fit easily in the bins on the plane. The spinner wheels make for easy strolling to the gate. The baggage tag is a nice feature keeping your information private with the pouch.
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Jennifer B.
July 17, 2026
Better than expected
I bought this for my wife and she loved it. It's easy to pack and unpack, easy rolling, easy carrying if have to. A bit on the pricey side, well made quality product well worth the investment
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PETER B.
July 16, 2026
Very nice but a little heavy
This is a very nice suitcase consistent with what you’d expect from Briggs & Riley. Their genius mechanism for expanding and compressing suitcases remains the best in the market IMHO. I also love that this is not a clamshell design - it’s easy to use when elevated on a luggage rack or in a small space. The hard shell is easy to clean and looks great. The wheels are well-designed and function smoothly as does the handle. The one issue for me is the hard shell is a little bit too heavy. This isn’t unique to Briggs and I guess that’s the price we pay for hard shells but it is a bummer. Knowing how heavy it feels, not sure I would buy it again since this size suitcase is intended to be a carry on that I’m lifting into overhead bins on planes. Or maybe I need to hit the gym and get stronger! This may not be a deal breaker for others.
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July 15, 2026
Great suitcase
I have used it on two trips since I received it. I went to France for 10 days and it was perfect - rolls smoothly everywhere and is easy to repack when needed. I’m just coming home from a week long car trip moving every night and it was so easy to keep everything in order and put dirty clothes in the other side from clean. It was also easy to lift in and out of the car - I am so glad I bought this suitcase!
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Helen R.
July 10, 2026
2nd purchase for the color
Five years ago, I switched to a heavy travel role helping companies with safety and ergonomics. A veteran "travel warrior" friend told me to buy Briggs & Riley. They were right. My first blue Sympatico lasted five years of grueling, multi-site travel and was so good, still in great condition I just handed it down to my partner.
I bought a second one in Plum for the color (honestly) and I noticed a few upgrades:
More Luxurious Feel: The materials feel noticeably more premium.
Smarter Layout: The interior separator now secures to one panel rather than being a two-part system. Both work, this one is better.
Smoother Expansion: I didn’t think their compression-expansion system could get better, and idk how but it is.
My job brings exhausting early mornings and late nights. When I'm packing, B&R Sympatico is doing all the work, I just show up. Love it!
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Karen C.
June 8, 2026
Beautiful and durable
I am extremely impressed with the quality and design of this carry-on. I did not know if the price would be justified, but it most certainly is!
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Jenna H.
June 7, 2026
Small but nice!!
Excited to use this bag on an upcoming trip. . thoughtfully designed. . this piece of luggage will enhance my ability to do more with less!
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Frederika F.
Apr 23, 2026
Great bag - just what I wanted!
While I haven't had the chance to use my new luggage yet, I do love the look and feel of the bag so far. From previous experience, I can tell that the bag is the right size for my needs and I love the added functionality of the built-in compression device. It is the perfect sized carry on with a stylish look and sturdy material. I am so happy with my purchase!
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Michael H.
Mar 22, 2026
First use, but not the last
Received the Essential 22" carry on spinner in green, in time for a trip to Portugal. This carry on moved smoothly through the airports and on the cobblestones in Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon. It's tough and rugged, had no issue checking the suitcase for an early boarding pass since it's so well built. I also liked the zippered compartments inside that held all the smaller essentials. Packed 2 pr of jeans, 5 tees, 2 long sleeved shirts and pj's, as well as socks and underwear, with a little room to spare for souvenirs. Very pleased with my purchase.
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Joan F.
Mar 17, 2026
Quality dropped
I have one of these purchased in 2022, and I just bought one for my husband in 2026. I also have other Briggs and Riley suitcases that have lasted for many many years and been repaired. Unfortunately the new one is terrible quality. The hard shell is very thin now and dents when pressing to compress the suitcase. The compression mechanism pops open very easily (not from stuff in the suitcase pressing the button). We had a down jacket in the suitcase and the compression mechanism kept failing so the suitcase kept expanding. I do not recommend buying this model until an updated version is released.
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Julia T.
Mar 9, 2026
Perfect gift
Expensive but nice. Their warranty is valid; they recently repaired a 20+ year-old briefcase type carry-on for me, free, on which the handle had broken.
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David E.