Briggs & Riley Baseline, Black, Classic Garment Bag

Solid garment bag of the usual B&R quality. However, I found 2 aspects that could have improved it for me considerably. First, it has no zipper around the perimeter unlike some other - much less costly - garment bags. That zipper helps to keep the bag together tighter, while in this bag the sides are open. It somewhat limits its functionality and also looks not as good aesthetically. Second, it has no capability of attachment to a rolling luggage. I’ve seen this on some other bags and it was quite handy at the times when you don’t want to carry the garment bag separately or when you have a few bags. I must admit that I just assumed that the bag of B&R quality would have something like this and I was disappointed to find that it didn’t. I guess this could be easily fixed with a travel clip strap, but when you are paying the B&R price you shouldn’t be looking to use some additional accessories to make it all work, IMHO. Overall, I’ll keep the bag for its quality and guarantee.

The build materials is solid as always with B&R, as others have mentioned there is no perimeter zipper which is a downfall. I have attached this unit to my b&R carry-on and B&R checked baggage with their interlocking system but you have to put the strap through the carry handle as there’s nowhere else to fix or lock it in to their existing system. With the carryon it was clumsy, this carrier was too big and ended up, dragging on the floor. I personally did have no issue the past 5 times with the hangers coming out of the hanger strap but I can see how it would be possible. I also ask the airline to check this in one of their plastic bins. Most baggage handlers are rough and I suppose Briggs needs to go back to the drawing board and accommodate for some of the cruel aspects of handling. This carrier is still better than what I had before

Briggs & Riley is one of the best in the luggage business and the lifetime "no questions asked" warranty is one of the best, if not the best, in the industry. Quality workmanship and great customer service. Yes, you pay more - but you pay once for a piece of luggage you will be proud to own.

Doesn’t function well. Gave it as a gift. Disappointed with quality.

Needs a side closure as interior is exposed when folded over!!