Briggs & Riley Baseline Large Expandable Spinner

The case to buy if you want the repair question settled for good. Briggs & Riley's guarantee covers the repair of every functional part of the bag for life, and if an airline breaks it, the company will still fix it free of charge even when you never file a claim with the carrier. The shell is ballistic nylon, which resists tears and abrasion better than most luggage fabrics. The cost is weight. At about 13.7 pounds empty it is the heaviest of the fabric cases here, so a packed family trip brushes the 50-pound limit sooner. Scuffs, stains and dents stay yours: cosmetic wear is not covered.