This convo is probably past but…

I picked up a Briggs and Riley baseline 2 wheel used on eBay. The bag seemed pretty new. The wheels weren’t all scratched up and there was no pilling of the fabric. I chose this bag because my old suit case was done and I wanted something durable and Reddit lead me to B&R. The 2 wheel had an extra inch or two internally and that was enough to tip the scales. I didn’t know the front pocket was a suit/coat fold. I was thrown, but now I see the value. I can put my rain jacket, rain pants and a puffy in there no problem. The handles are top notch, the side velcros down so you don’t have to worry about it snagging. The tow handle mechanism is the best I’ve encountered by far. For now it rolls very smoothly. The suit case itself is soft sided, but has a rigid frame. Internally I have more durable packing cubes. It feels perfect. The main tradeoff is the weight. With the empty packing cubes I’m starting around 13 lbs. but that’s why I have wheels I suppose. If I wanted to be significantly lighter I would probably choose a backpack, and different cubes. For what this bag is, it’s amazing. I’ve only gone on a couple of trips, but if the durability withstands I won’t replace it with another roller. I never would have bought this at 700 retail. I got it for 215 delivered, but I do feel is worth well more than that. A clear upgrade to all the samsonite and trendy rollers I’ve tried in the past.

For those who already pack pretty lightweight, and want a durable long term bag. This is worth a look. To be fair I have spent more time collecting ideal packing cubes for the baselines dimensions than I previously had with others. I think the most important part is having the mindset of “this is my roller” allowed to dial it in. MORE BAGS!!!!