VictorinoxLexicon, Extra-Large Hard Side Case (Titanium)

[UPDATE]I have recently put this thing through it's paces with a week long business trip.It easily held a weeks worth of business and casual outfits (including a suit), shoes, boots, watches, toiletries, the whole 9.On my way home I had to pack a few books and a Lenovo Think pad in it as well. This was where it finally got a little tight but still zipped up just fine.The elastic straps held everything in place with a little forethought on how to make sure everything is held down (big stuff on top is key).The suit/hanger pocket was great. I probably stuffed more shirts into it than I should've but once I got them in there with the arms folded back they unpacked really nicely.So this is just to confirm that, for everything I've used it for, it has held up amazingly and is super useful.It's taken on a few scuffs that I can't seem to rub out, but I'm so happy with it that I really dont care at this point.[UPDATE]I'm a traveling photographer so while I have a pelican case for my cameras and lenses I keep everything else in my suitcases/duffle bags and then have a dedicated bag for clothes. I end up bringing 3-4 bags with me and it's kind of a nightmare.This bag has solved so many problems.First, it's big enough for me to throw some tripods and a pack full of accessories in.On top of that, I can still fit my clothes AND my nice outfits for when I'm actually shooting (usually slacks, vest, tie, etc.)It's got plenty of built-in pouches for small item storage and a full divider on one side.Since I am a vine reviewer I get the bag for the price of a review so I try to put these things through the paces for my reviews.To see if it is indeed "Break resistant", I set it up against the wall and took a solid jab at it, I'm 6'5", athletic and trained in MMA so I know how to punch.Happy to say it did not break.Let my 8-year-old daughter kick it as hard as she could... case was just fine. :)Ran my keys across it, not hard but, enough to emulate some average banging around. No scratches.I'm sure if I had dug in I could've scratched it up, slid it down the road on asphalt and concrete... yeah, but I don't see it getting all scuffed and ugly from average use.The wheels are very smooth, this thing even rolls fluidly across carpet. I can push it and it will roll half way across my apartments living room.At 6'5" I usually have to slouch a bit to roll my baggage, nothing is ever tall enough for me. This is plenty tall.Took me a bit to find the instructions to set up the lock. They are located inside one of the small inner pouches.I registered for tracking online in a few minutes and that was that.The included pen is so tiny it's a bit silly. I see myself losing it after one or two uses but if I somehow manage not to, it might come in handy.it's more of an "emergency item" anyway so I may never actually pull it out but, i guess it's the thought that counts.Overall I am super happy with this case.I have owned one other Victorinox bag (a laptop bag) and was very happy with the quality. It stood up to 3 years of Horror movie level abuse before the strap clip snapped when I overloaded the bag with a ridiculous amount of junk.I expect to see the same durability out of this case as I drag it around the country full of heavy gear.

This bag is substantial and it holds about everything you could imagine taking on a very long trip. I could live out of this suitcase indefinitely and have room left for souvenirs.I recently took this bag on a week long trip to Montana and packed everything I needed plus my girlfriend's clothes as well as my daughters. Then only thing that didn't go in the bag was hiking shoes but I could have made them fit.The bag feels a bit flimsy but in reality, the polycarbonate is very strong and resilient. The weels were very smooth and whether wheeling upright or leaned back and pulling with the handle they handled well. This bag would not handle exceptionally well on rougher terrain, especially fully loaded.And that brings me to the downside of this bag. While you can carry everything and the kitchen sink in it, you'll definitely pay oversize bag fees on any airline and they will be significant. For me this bag just wouldn't work for airline travel unless I was going to one location for an extended time and really needed a lot of things. But for driving travel this thing is perfect for a family or a person who is a clothes hound and needs a lot of options.I'll be using this bag a bunch this summer and fall and will update my review if anything changes. For now though this is a great (big) bag.

This suitcase is amazing. So, mine did not come with an instruction booklet (ugh), so it took me a bit of time poking around online to find the product info that would actually allow me to open it. But, the product info is out there (I would happily provide you with the link to the manufacturer's product page, but providing links is verboten). Hopefully, there aren't any issues with registering the product (but I will update, if there are any issues).This suitcase is a bit of a monster, which I love. I had an old bright yellow monster suitcase (soft) that I also loved and after probably 10 years, I was definitely in need of a new one. Here's what I like about the Victorinox out of the box: The wheels are literally the best I've ever experienced on any of my pieces of luggage (and I travel a decent amount and have multiple luggage sets and pieces). Any direction I twisted and turned it in, it glided smoothly (like dance partner smoothly).The Lock: I love the fact that it has a built-in TSA approved lock, which means that I can lock it (without the additional purchase of a lock) and TSA can open it with their universal key. Per others' reviews (as I do not have a product booklet), you can register your code with TSA (presumably after you have registered the product), which also allows them to open your bag using your code.The Space: The space inside is extremely generous. There is actually so much space that I would caution some; it's been my experience that individuals typically tend to "pack" (like stuff) suitcases (particularly, women--like myself). With a suitcase this large, if you pack it, you're likely going to *easily* exceed the 50lbs limit that we have here in the States for checked baggage. You also have to keep in mind that the bigger the luggage, the more the luggage weighs (and this one weighs 13.5lbs). So, that is something to keep in mind (either preparing to pay an additional fee, being conscious of the weight you are packing, or going to a smaller size suitcase to avoid this issue). This would be an amazing suitcase for road travels, particularly lengthy one; for those who need to take fragile items, tech items, or high-value items on their travels, or for those who travel lighter but love the extra space (particularly the fold-out garment bag).Inside the Suitcase: On one side you have the standard compartment with the X straps, including a couple of smaller zipper compartments along the inside (of special note is the charging pack compartment: Which has to be purchased separately). On the other side, you have multiple zip compartments at different levels, including a level that contains your fold-out garment bag. So, this is great for those of us who like to be organized.Outside: On the outside of the bag, by the handle, you have a pull-up and fold out luggage tag, a pen, and an "electronic device reset tool" (looks like a two-pronged, mini-fork. You will see this panel in the bottom recess of the handle cut out.Overall, I really like the style of this case; it's well-designed, it seems extremely tough, and I particularly like the way they recessed many of the features (i.e., tag, wheels, handles, etc.). I was really frustrated by the lack of a product booklet/instruction booklet, but I didn't feel it was worth taking a star off for (who knows who is at fault for that). However, I'm not sure how many people are really going to need a suitcase this large (especially with this price-point). So, great product, but my advice would be to really be transparent with yourself about your luggage needs before opening the wallet.

This suitcase is like a trunk...I can fit clothing for the entire family of four in it. We often take long weekend trips and this is the only luggage we need. I use packing cubes for each family member, and fully packed, I still have room left over to bring back souvenirs. It's very easy to maneuver with the four double wheels and extendable handle. Inside, there are small zippered pockets, and straps to hold in clothing or packing cubes. The top is a separate zippered compartment. On the outside of that compartment is yet another large zippered pocket/compartment, so you wouldn't need packing cubes, I just prefer them to compact and separate everything. It also comes with a zippered bag for suits. For the size, it's fairly lightweight.If you have a large family or need to pack a lot of clothes, this suitcase is wonderful.

We have primarily used this Victorinox suitcase for family trips. First off, it is HUGE. There is tons of storage space and many pockets. It’s so big that I’m not sure I would ever fly with it, but it’s awesome for packing family gear in a van. It also came with a nicely designed suit/garment bag that seems to help prevent wrinkles better than other bags I’ve tried.The wheels work very smoothly, and the quality of stitching and zippers seems excellent so far. For everything that matters, this bag has worked flawlessly.If you want to nitpick, there are a few minor annoyances:1) The built-in lock doesn’t seem super strong, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a luggage lock system I thought was tamper proof.2) The outside of the suitcase seems to scuff easily. There were already a few scuffs after only a short first trip.3) The top main compartment zips in such a way that you can’t have it tilted and unzip it a little just to reach in and grab something. You pretty much have to lay it completely flat to access that side of the suitcase or items will fall out.Overall, we are very pleased with the suitcase.