Briggs & Riley Departure Set review

The Briggs & Riley Departure Set pairs the Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner with the Baseline Medium Expandable Spinner, both softside, for $1,499 as of November 2026 against $1,588 regular. It scores highest on quality here for its documented features. CX Smart Packing Technology lets the checked case expand for up to 22% more space and compress back down. A built-in tri-fold garment folder with a foam roll bar keeps suits and dresses flat, and the Outsider handle sits outside the case so the packing floor stays flat. The Simple as That lifetime guarantee needs no receipt, which no other brand here offers. Value is the weak point: this two-piece set costs more than five times the three-piece Samsonite Pivot 3, it has no large case, and Briggs & Riley says returning part of a set voids the set price. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bags.

Who it is for

frequent travelers who prefer softside bags with a lifetime guarantee

Price

$1,499 on Briggs & Riley's US store (regular $1,588) as of November 2026.

Departure Set $1,588.00 $1,499.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Set includes the Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner and the Baseline Medium Expandable Spinner
• CX Smart Packing Technology expands the checked case for up to 22% more space, then compresses back
• Built-in tri-fold garment folder with a foam roll bar
• Outsider handle mounted outside the case for a flat packing surface
• Simple as That lifetime guarantee

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lifetime guarantee with no receipt needed
• Strength: Garment folder holds full-length items such as suits and dresses
• Strength: Free US shipping on orders over $99
• Weakness: $1,499 for two pieces, the highest price on this list
• Weakness: Two pieces only; no large checked case
• Weakness: Briggs & Riley says partial set returns void the set discount

Key facts

• Set price: $1,499 (regular $1,588)
• Pieces: Essential 22" carry-on, medium checked
• Construction: Softside
• Expansion: Up to 22% more space (medium)
• Guarantee: Lifetime, no receipt needed

Where it ranks

Briggs & Riley Departure Set is No. 7 in our Best Luggage Sets verdict.