What makes the Baseline Essential different from other carry-ons?

The Outsider handle sits outside the packing compartment, so the interior is flat, and a built-in tri-fold garment folder holds one to two suits. One-touch CX expansion adds capacity and compresses back down.

Is it worth it over a cheaper carry-on?

If you travel often with dress clothes and want a bag built to last, the garment folder, flat packing surface and lifetime repair guarantee set it apart. Casual packers may not use the folder enough to justify it.

Does the expansion work while the bag is packed?

Yes. You press the CX buttons and pull the sides up to expand, then zip closed and push down to compress. It is designed to be used on a packed bag.

How much does it hold?

It is a carry-on sized for roughly two to four nights, with a garment folder for one to two suits plus mesh lid pockets for accessories. Expansion adds capacity when you need it.

Does it have four spinner wheels?

No. It has two high-density wheels, so you tilt the bag and pull it rather than roll it upright beside you.

What is the warranty?

Briggs & Riley backs Baseline bags with its lifetime repair guarantee, covering functional damage from normal use for the life of the bag.

Where can I buy the Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Luggage?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Logotech, Briggs & Riley Travelware, Nordstrom, Bergman Luggage.

Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Luggage

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

At Logotech, for $678.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Baseline Essential as a buy-once bag: they praise the garment folder, the flat packing surface and the build quality, and many cite the lifetime guarantee as the reason they chose it. Complaints center on weight and on the two-wheel design, which some find less convenient than four spinner wheels.

What people mention

Garment folderPraisedReviewers say the tri-fold folder keeps suits and dress shirts neat through travel.
Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the handle, wheels and shell as sturdy and long-lasting.
WeightCriticisedSome owners find it heavier than other soft-sided carry-ons.
WheelsMixedThe two wheels roll smoothly, but some travelers prefer four spinner wheels for upright rolling.
ExpansionPraisedThe one-touch CX expansion is called useful for adding space and compressing back down.

About the Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On Luggage

The Baseline Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On is a ballistic nylon carry-on from Briggs & Riley's Baseline collection. It has an aircraft-grade aluminum telescoping handle with multiple stop heights and a V-groove design. The wheels are solid, high-density and encased in impact-resistant material. Corner guards use impact-resistant material, and wedged feet deflect impacts.

Inside, one-touch CX expansion adds packing space: press the CX buttons and pull up the sides to expand, then zip closed and push down to compress. A built-in tri-fold garment folder with a foam roll bar holds 1-2 suits. Garment panels have straps that cinch down to add compression. The lining is a contrasting color, and two mesh zip pockets sit in the lid.

Outside, the Outsider handle keeps the inside packing surface flat. The bag also has a SpeedThru pocket for access at security checkpoints, with orange lining that shows when the pocket is open. A PowerPocket holds a battery pack and cell phone for charging. A large front pocket, a cushioned top carry handle, a retractable low-profile side handle and a bottom fabric handle give several ways to grab the bag. A SmartLink strap lets you carry a second bag on this one. A TSA cable combination lock is included.

Fabric

Ballistic nylon

Zippers

Self-repairing YKK RC zippers with lockable double zipper pulls

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)

Wheels

2 solid, high-density wheels