Originally Posted by
expert7700
BUY the kirkland signatue roller bag. the soft sided kevlar one is only sold on costco.com (not in stores--which sell a lesser quality, smaller version with 4 spinner wheels) ... advertised as 21.5 and it is almost exactly 'true to size" ... The ones sold more than 12-18 months ago were sold as 22" but oversized and as noted above don't fit in all the sizers ...
Thanks & good to know. Is that newer 21.5 roller lighter in weight vs. the older one (which is what I have) ... there's a long thread but mostly on the older model, and it is solid & built to last. Now, I need a good reason to return it to Costo to get it repaired/exchanged for the new roller, not the spinner (don't like those.)
For visuals to those thinking of buying one of these: I've managed to put 4 of our carry-on bags together, the monster is the old Kirkland Signature 22 roller as sold years ago - as pictured below, next to eBags' TLS expandable 22" roller, and the 22" TLS Motherlode convertible backpack/carry-on. We also have a smaller eBag hardside 22" carry-on (discontinued model) that is similar size-wise compared to the TLS expandable 22" roller - interior is smaller, closer to 20.5" inside, expandable and it fits ALL the mainline OHB (not CRJ's - has to be gate-checked) ... these should give good comparison on heights, width and depths.
BTW, the Kirkland, expanded (unzipped) - tightly packed, can easily tip the counter agent's scale at 49.5 lbs, especially when gadgets and heavier items are checked ... usually only on a flight returning home.