I have used Travelpro suitcases and like the lightweight ones. Also have a backpack which I like very much. Haven't used B&R. I once overpacked my Travelpro horribly and stopped at Macy's on the way to the airport to buy a luggage belt to put around it in case the zipper failed. The salesperson told me that a Travelpro zipper wouldn't fail and told me not to buy the luggage belt. I didn't and he was right. Now I bring a foldable bag, though.