How does the Outsider handle help packing?

The handle frame sits outside the case, so the interior floor is flat. That flat surface is what the garment folder and compression panels work against to limit creasing.

How much does CX expansion add?

Briggs & Riley rates the one-touch CX expansion at up to 2.5 inches of extra depth. Press the buttons and pull the sides up, then zip and push down to compress.

Is it a carry-on for most airlines?

It is sized as a carry-on, but the two wheels and soft sides mean it fits most major US carrier sizers. Check your airline's limits, especially on international carriers.

This is a two-wheel bag: you tilt it and pull. It rolls smoothly but does not stand and glide upright like a spinner.

What is the warranty?

Briggs & Riley's Simple as That lifetime warranty covers functional damage from airline handling, which is a large part of the Baseline's value against cheaper bags.

Can it hold a suit and a few days of clothes?

Yes. The garment folder holds one to two suits, and the remaining space takes several days of clothes, more with CX expanded.

Briggs & Riley Baseline BLU122CX Essential 2-Wheel Carry-on

Q: Where is the Briggs & Riley Baseline BLU122CX Essential 2-Wheel Carry-on cheapest?

At Altman Luggage, for $679.00, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Briggs & Riley Baseline BLU122CX Essential 2-Wheel Carry-on?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Briggs & Riley Baseline BLU122CX Essential 2-Wheel Carry-on?

23 stores we checked sell it, including Altman Luggage, Traveling Bags, Lazar's Luggage Superstore, 1920 - The Travel Store, Square Luggage.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Baseline as a buy-once bag: they praise the flat packing surface, the garment folder and the solid hardware, and many report years of heavy travel. The recurring complaints are the bag's weight and the two-wheel design.

What people mention

PackingPraisedOwners say the flat interior and garment folder keep suits and shirts presentable.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe the handle, wheels and corner guards as durable over years of travel.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners find the bag heavy before anything is packed.
WheelsMixedThe wheels roll smoothly, but the two-wheel layout means tilting the bag rather than pushing it upright.
ExpansionPraisedThe one-touch CX expansion is called handy for extra room on the way home.

About the Briggs & Riley Baseline BLU122CX Essential 2-Wheel Carry-on

The Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On is the signature bag of the Baseline collection. It is made of ballistic nylon fabric that resists wear. Monogram leather detailing and a hide-away leather ID tag finish the exterior.

One-touch CX expansion adds packing space: press the CX buttons and pull up the sides. To compress, zip the bag closed and push down. Inside, a built-in tri-fold garment folder with a foam roll bar holds 1-2 suits. Garment panels and cinch straps keep clothing in place, and two mesh zip pockets in the lid hold accessories. The lining is a contrasting color so contents are easy to find.

The Outsider handle gives a flat packing surface inside. The aircraft-grade aluminum telescoping handle has multiple stop heights and a V-groove design. The wheels are solid, high-density and encased in impact-resistant material. Corner guards and wedged feet protect against impacts.

Type

2-wheel carry-on

Collection

Baseline

Material

Ballistic nylon

Capacity

2352 - 3087 cu. in. / 39 - 51 liters

Case dimensions

21 x 14 x 7.875 in. / 53.34 x 35.5 x 20 cm

Expanded depth

11.5 in. / 29.2 cm (outside)