Briggs & Riley Sympatico Essential 22" Carry-On Spinner
A 22-inch carry-on built for US bins and lifetime repairs
A 22-inch polycarbonate spinner with 55 liters of space, CX expansion of up to 25%, a front pocket with a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve and a built-in TSA lock. It comes with a lifetime repair promise.
Our take
A 22-inch carry-on is sized for US airlines. Book a flight in Europe or Asia and the same bag is often over the limit, so it ends up checked. Know that before you look at anything else.
If you fly mostly domestic, it's a well-built hardshell with things you'll actually use. The front pocket has a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve, so the laptop comes out at security without opening the whole case. The TSA lock is built in, and the expansion adds up to 25% more room for the trip home. The lifetime repair promise is the real reason to pay for it.
For most people it's a wash. It costs far more than plenty of capable carry-ons, and at 4.7 kg it's heavy before you pack a thing. Buy it if you fly US routes all year and want one bag that gets fixed, not replaced. Otherwise save the money and get a lighter 21-inch spinner.
Who it’s for
US domestic flyers who want the laptop on the outside and would rather pay once for a bag that gets repaired for life.
Skip it if
Skip it if you fly international or budget airlines with strict size and weight rules. A lighter 21-inch spinner costs less and fits more overhead bins.
Briggs & Riley Sympatico Essential 22" Carry-On Spinner: questions people ask
Is a 22-inch suitcase a carry-on?
On most US airlines, yes. The usual limit is around 22 x 14 x 9 inches, wheels and handles included. Measure the whole bag, since some 22-inch cases run deeper than 9 inches, and plenty of international and budget airlines allow less.
Does expanding a carry-on make it too big for the overhead bin?
It can. Expansion adds depth, and that can push the bag over the airline's size limit. Fly with it unexpanded and only use the extra room when you're checking it.
Can I keep a TSA lock on my bag?
Yes. Security staff can open TSA-recognized locks with a master key, so they usually don't need to cut it off if they inspect your bag.
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