Rockland Fashion Softside Upright Luggage Set, Expandable, Black, 2-Piece (14/19)

I purchased the owl pattern for my 5 year old and the giraffe pattern for my 11 year old for a trip to grandma's this coming summer. After arrival, I inspected the pieces thoroughly and found them to be well made. The goal is to take only a carry-on and a personal bag each so we don't have to pay extra luggage fees. I did a pre-packing run to make sure how much we could fit inside and I was very happy.... So happy in fact, that I decided to order a set for myself too. I pack by laying out my pants and shirts on top of each other, folding them in half, and rolling them together. I find that I fit far more in my bag that way. Here is what I fit inside the main area for myself without expanding the zipper for the extra 2 inches of room:2 pairs of jeans3 pair of mid calf capri pants5 shirts1 dress3 bras5 underwear1 pair sandals1 pair dress flats1 pair Nike running shoes1 swimming suit1 beach cover-upIn the small outer pockets I packed:5 pair socks3 camis1 slipIn the smaller personal bag, I fit my 11 inch laptop in the large front pocket.In the main area, I fit the following:make-up, curling iron, deodorant, toothpaste, electric toothbrush with its charger, phone and charger, travel size wet wipes and Kleenex packets, wallet, keys, snacks and a water bottle.There is a zippered long narrow pocket on the other side of the personal bag that is the perfect size in which to put your boarding pass. There is also a nice wide strap to loop over the handle of the carry-on so both bags can be pull transported through the airport.I rolled the bags all around my house on carpet and hardwood to test the wheels. They functioned smoothly. I parked the bag free standing and fully packed. It remained upright. Some reviewers have said their bags tipped over when packed. Maybe it depends on what you have inside and how it is packed.I fly Delta and the fee for checked bags is $25 each way so a round trip would cost $50. You are allowed one carry-on and a personal item for free. I paid $29 for the owl print set, $35 for the giraffe print set, and $29 for the solid purple set I bought for myself. I know these will last many trips for my girls and I so it was definately worth the pittance of a price for these new luggage sets. I come out $1 cheaper after tax and with my free prime shipping ordering all of these than I would have to check 2 bigger bags. I packed enough clothes for each of us for a week. I actually could fit two weeks worth of clothes for my 5 year old since her things are smaller. We are staying 3 weeks at grandma's house so we do laundrythere. I'd much rather have the pretty new luggage for the price than to pack extra clothes and pay for the bag fee. The way I figure it, even if we buy extra stuff there that won't fit on the way back, it's cheaper to mail it back in a priority mail one rate box than to pay luggage fees. I am very happy with my purchase and think you will be as well.

A bit smaller than I thought I think I overlooked the size but it fits most of the things I had to pack. It’s really neat and cute tho so it’s handy and easy to handle, I’ve had it for 2 years now and it still looks new. It comes with a neat little bag as well as the picture shows

I've used these maybe 5 time's & they've held up nicely so far. No rates or rips.

I was worried reading the 1 star reviews of this luggage but I'm glad I received one of the good bags! No broken handles, no nonexistent or broken zippers, the wheels aren't too loud, handles sewn to both bags seem sturdy. So, some complaints other people had about this luggage: Yes, you do need to be careful with the zippers because you do get what you pay for (at least with the zippers). Yes, this suitcase is prone to tipping over if you dont distribute the weight properly. Pack heavier items closer to the wheels and it will stay balanced. If you expand the luggage just know you'll only get an extra inch out of the bag. Maybe 1.25 inches. There were many loose threads sticking out but I just snipped them away with scissors and used a lighter to burn off any loose fibers around the seams and straps. Yes, you can tell this is a cheap piece of luggage, but I do think you get great quality considering the price. This is a very good value (suitcase and a shoulder bag for less than $40, holy cow!) and I'm looking into purchasing a 4 piece set of checked luggage from Rockland as my next purchase. I'm flying Korean Airlines later this year and was worried trying to find an international size carryon with wheels that wasn't $100+. If you're on a budget this is the way to go!

These luggage sets punch way above their weight class when it comes to sturdiness and value. I bought three sets for my kids (who were 7 at the time) for a family vacation, and they were perfect for them to roll by themselves through the airport, etc. with the shoulder bag slung over the handle. It's possible to fit a surprising amount of clothing into each suitcase - I easily fit seven days worth of clothing plus random other things (kid vitamins, some toiletries, etc) in each one. Everything they needed for the trip fit into their bags, and we (the parents) only had to be toting our own stuff in our luggage. Parenting win! I liked them so much, when my own crappier suitcase died (wheel fell off, not cool) I bought a set of these for myself to replace it. All four sets have now held up to various airline abuses with no problems at all.