Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner review

Briggs & Riley Baseline has the strongest coverage of any bag we compared. The Simple as that lifetime guarantee says that if the bag is ever damaged, even by an airline, Briggs & Riley will repair it for life, free and without proof of purchase. The bag is built for the US domestic limit at 22 x 14 x 9 in. closed, and the CX system expands it to 11.5 in. deep for 48 liters, then compresses back so it fits the sizer again. The Outsider handle sits on the outside of the bag so the inside packs flat, and the shell is ballistic nylon on shock-absorbing spinner wheels. The costs are real: $729 is more than any other bag here, and at 10 lbs it is the heaviest, which eats into weight limits on international carriers. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

frequent flyers who want repairs for life

Price

$729 on Briggs & Riley's US store as of November 2026.

Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner Regular price $729.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Exterior 22 x 14 x 9 in., expanding to 11.5 in. deep
• 10 lbs and 37 to 48 liters
• CX expansion that compresses back to carry-on size
• Outsider handle mounted outside the bag for flat packing
• Premium ultra-durable ballistic nylon and shock-absorbing 4-wheel spinners

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Simple as that lifetime guarantee repairs damage, including airline damage, free with no proof of purchase
• Strength: Closed size matches 22 x 14 x 9 in.
• Strength: Up to 48 liters expanded
• Weakness: Most expensive bag on this list at $729
• Weakness: Heaviest bag here at 10 lbs
• Weakness: Expanded depth of 11.5 in. is over carry-on limits

Key facts

• Price: $729
• Exterior size: 22 x 14 x 9 in. (11.5 in. expanded)
• Weight: 10 lbs
• Capacity: 37 to 48 L
• Warranty: Lifetime, airline damage included

Where it ranks

Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner is No. 6 in our Best Carry-On Luggage verdict.