[Amazon.ca] Briggs & Riley luggage - various pieces

Oct 22nd, 2020 9:49 pm

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OldVines [OP]: Newbie; Apr 23, 2020; 37 posts; 153 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2020 9:49 pm

[Amazon.ca] Briggs & Riley luggage - various pieces

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Briggs-Riley-UWD1 ... &psc=1
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

High-end luggage backed by a lifetime guarantee that includes airline damage.

I couldn't really find a good source for Canadian prices, so I've included US MSRP where I could find it.

Main link is Baseline Medium Upright Duffle $329.40 (MSRP US$499)

Here are a few other pieces that I noticed are also on sale, but there are probably more:

Baseline Rolling Cabin Bag $257.94 (MSRP US$395)
Baseline Commuter Expandable Upright $278.68 (MSRP US$499)
Sympatico Weekender Bag $110.38 (discontinued?)

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Oct 22nd, 2020 10:02 pm

#2

fizz215: Newbie; Jan 7, 2019; 56 posts; 72 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:02 pm

the weekender bag shows up as $172 in cart

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:09 pm

#3

Brea: Sr. Member; Jan 7, 2011; 792 posts; 273 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:09 pm

Weekender bag is not $110 anymore

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Oct 22nd, 2020 10:12 pm

#4

Absolute: Deal Guru; Dec 20, 2003; 11248 posts; 563 upvotes; Ottawa

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:12 pm

The Commuter Expandable Upright is a great bag... AC destroyed my old cheap carry-on years ago and replaced it with this model, and I've had zero issues with it, flying around 120k miles a year.

It's well made, the wheels are great quality unlike the cheaper bags where they start to fray or crack after too much usage or weight. It can hold great amounts, and fit into some of the smaller overhead bins with just a bit of a push.

Also, I see no wear and tear on it, despite the occasional gate checking of it.

I would grab a spare replacement one at this price... Except that I don't think I'll need to replace it.

- Absolute

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Oct 22nd, 2020 10:30 pm

#5

tfong010: Sr. Member; Apr 6, 2017; 802 posts; 1251 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:30 pm

After 20 years on the road they are the best. The premium for the warranty is worth it. These bags take so much abuse even ballistic nylon frays.

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:32 pm

#6

Bambinos: Member; Jul 2, 2009; 382 posts; 155 upvotes; Montreal

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:32 pm

Couldn’t resist, got the Baseline Commuter Expandable Upright.

No idea when I’ll be travelling tho...

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Oct 22nd, 2020 10:50 pm

#7

furballz: Member; Aug 30, 2001; 365 posts; 127 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2020 10:50 pm

Great bag, but HATE the outside handle design!

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Oct 22nd, 2020 11:07 pm

#8

Bambinos: Member; Jul 2, 2009; 382 posts; 155 upvotes; Montreal

Oct 22nd, 2020 11:07 pm

furballz wrote: ↑ Great bag, but HATE the outside handle design!

Why?

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:10 am

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craftsman: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 15433 posts; 8327 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:10 am

furballz wrote: ↑Great bag, but HATE the outside handle design!

Bambinos wrote: ↑Why?

Having a complete set of Briggs and Riley for years (even had one replaced under warranty), I can understand the comment but don't agree with it. With the handle design outside, the bag may not be as stable when lying on it's back (ie on the handle assembly) as let's say a bag that has a completely flat back. What's the big deal about it? From my point of view, not much but you have to keep in mind when placing the bag on a surface. Also, with the handle on the outside, you actually end up with a slightly smaller interior compartment as the handle area counts as part of the bag.

On the other side of the argument, I love the fact that I can grab the bag from the outside handle design when the bag is swinging about the baggage claim area without having to worry if I can get a strong grip on the bag. Also, I don't have that divide inside of the bag from the handle if it was an inside handle.

+1

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:10 am

#10

JoeinCA: Member; Dec 21, 2017; 260 posts; 38 upvotes; Scarborough

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:10 am

Good deal for moving through rooms lol

+2

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:52 am

#11

ctg311: Newbie; Mar 10, 2008; 45 posts; 23 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:52 am

Not a good deal. These luggaes are all two wheels only, which is terrible in this day and age

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Oct 23rd, 2020 3:44 am

#12

KevinRmr: Jr. Member; Aug 6, 2016; 154 posts; 128 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 23rd, 2020 3:44 am

ctg311 wrote: ↑ Not a good deal. These luggaes are all two wheels only, which is terrible in this day and age

I have both two wheel and four wheel luggage. Much prefer two wheel but to each their own.

+3

Oct 23rd, 2020 7:20 am

#13

OldVines [OP]: Newbie; Apr 23, 2020; 37 posts; 153 upvotes

Oct 23rd, 2020 7:20 am

ctg311 wrote: ↑ Not a good deal. These luggaes are all two wheels only, which is terrible in this day and age

I personally prefer luggage with two wheels. The interior volume of a 4-wheel luggage is less than a comparably-sized 2-wheel bag, which can matter with airline size restrictions. Also baggage handlers will tell you that they lift the bags by those wheels and they're pretty much the most likely thing to break.

+5

Oct 23rd, 2020 7:28 am

#14

Bambinos: Member; Jul 2, 2009; 382 posts; 155 upvotes; Montreal

Oct 23rd, 2020 7:28 am

The Commuter Expandable is now 549$.
Glad I pulled the trigger yesterday.

+1

Oct 23rd, 2020 10:06 am

#15

13inches: Deal Addict; Jul 14, 2006; 2317 posts; 3119 upvotes

Oct 23rd, 2020 10:06 am

I'm another B&R lifer. Converted back in 2014 and have slowly amassed a collection of their bags over the years. I don't need anymore right now, but it's still great to know when they're on sale. Thanks OP!

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Oct 23rd, 2020 10:22 am

#16

sinasdf: Sr. Member; Aug 25, 2011; 575 posts; 230 upvotes; SCARBOROUGH

Oct 23rd, 2020 10:22 am

Thanks! I love the warranty and the designs. I recently converted too, and luggage is one of those categories where it helps to spend a bit more.

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Oct 23rd, 2020 10:24 am

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GateGuardian: Deal Addict; Jan 12, 2005; 4696 posts; 1111 upvotes; Scarborough

Oct 23rd, 2020 10:24 am

IMO the 40% off deal a couple months ago had better deals.

Oct 23rd, 2020 10:34 am

#18

Compgod: Member; Dec 6, 2012; 485 posts; 315 upvotes; North

Oct 23rd, 2020 10:34 am

GateGuardian wrote: ↑ IMO the 40% off deal a couple months ago had better deals.

Can I borrow your time machine? I need to buy a couple stocks.

2013 - 7 Wins - $6850 - Trip to NC/Drove NASCAR
2014 - 4 Wins - $525

+1

Oct 23rd, 2020 11:21 am

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KevinRmr: Jr. Member; Aug 6, 2016; 154 posts; 128 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 23rd, 2020 11:21 am

OldVines wrote: ↑ I personally prefer luggage with two wheels. The interior volume of a 4-wheel luggage is less than a comparably-sized 2-wheel bag, which can matter with airline size restrictions. Also baggage handlers will tell you that they lift the bags by those wheels and they're pretty much the most likely thing to break.

For me, the only time I find four wheeler luggage works better is when standing in slow moving cramped space lineups. Since they general have smaller wheels they just don't seem to roll as well over anything but the smoothest of surfaces.

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:33 pm

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furballz: Member; Aug 30, 2001; 365 posts; 127 upvotes

Oct 23rd, 2020 12:33 pm

craftsman wrote: ↑ you actually end up with a slightly smaller interior compartment as the handle area counts as part of the bag.

this. ⬆ Really matter if you travel with a carry-on only.