Originally Posted by
hkgflyer
Apologies for not being detailed on the original post. I'm actually open to hard-sided or soft-sided. The Pathfinder I'm looking to replace was a soft-sided piece.
In that case I'd certainly recommend B&R. I am partial to their "Baseline" models - classic look, basic colors, clean lines and flat surfaces with nothing to get caught in any belt. "Transcend" line has more youthful colors and contoured shapes.
24" is a very useful size, but now is the time to reflect on your own experience and consider if you'd prefer a different size. I find it useful to have two sizes: 24" and 26". For air travel, you don't want anything bigger.