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The Sympatico 2.0 is Briggs & Riley's hardside 22-inch carry-on, built around the CX compression-expansion system: a single zipper compresses contents to hold them in place, then expands the bag when you need more room. The shell has a matte finish meant to hide scuffs, and the Outsider handle sits outside the packing space, so the interior stays flat and rectangular. It suits frequent flyers who want a durable, repairable bag and will pay for the brand's lifetime warranty. Against cheaper polycarbonate carry-ons it is heavier and plainer inside, but the compression system, YKK zippers and aircraft-grade handle are the features rivals rarely match.
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Lowest price we've seen: $479.00 on Nov 3 at Luggage Online. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.
Owners rate it highly for build quality and the compression system, and many cite the warranty as the reason they bought it. Complaints center on weight and the lack of outside pockets.
The Briggs & Riley Sympatico 2.0 is an expandable 22-inch hardside carry-on with four wheels. It uses CX compression-expansion technology, which the material describes as the only such system in hardside luggage. The matte finish helps minimize scuffing and scratching.
The telescoping handle system is made of aircraft-grade aluminum and has 3 stop heights and an ergonomic Outsider handle grip. The handle is recessed, which helps minimize wrinkles in clothing. Molded soft-touch carry handles on the top and side have a textured grip.
A built-in TSA-friendly combination lock secures the contents and lets agents access the bag. The YKK RC zippers are self-repairing and have ergonomic, lockable double zipper pulls.
