Four wheels on carpet at the airport took a lot more effort to maneuver than two wheels, and the “spinner” variety didn’t handle uneven parking lot pavement or curbs as well as the two-wheeled version, which can be a problem internationally.įor ease of use, both bags performed well, but have their challenges if you don’t know how to pack them. However, the “spinner” did not handle rough terrain as well as its two-wheeled counterpart. Since it is able to remain upright, getting the bag down the aisle of the plane was a breeze, because it doesn’t have to be carried like two-wheeled luggage. When it comes to maneuverability, the “spinner” luggage receives top marks in tight spaces. Truth be told, there was no clear-cut winner as to which was the better choice, as both had their advantages and disadvantages. I recently tried both types of bags, Delsey Sky 2.0 (four-wheeled) and Delsey Fusion (two-wheeled), on flights to Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. Due to airline carry-on requirements, this can put a dent into the packing space of the bag since the space around the wheels isn’t packable. Because the four wheels are not built into the packing space, they are completely mounted off the bottom of the bag. To maneuver this bag, the handle is extended and the suitcase is tipped onto the two wheels and pulled by the handle.įour-Wheeled carry-ons feature four smaller “spinner” wheels at the bottom of the vertical packing space, which makes the bag easier to maneuver through tight spaces where the bag has to stay completely vertical, such as down the aisle of a plane. The wheels are mounted into cutout areas of the bag, meaning they don’t protrude too far outside the basic dimensions of the carry-on. Two-wheeled carry-ons feature two larger wheels at the bottom of the vertical packing space.

As we all weave through the queue, I’ve caught myself wondering if the four-wheeled “spinner” carry-ons I see other travelers using might be easier to navigate through the twists and turns of the TSA area, in addition to the narrow spaces onboard the plane.įor those of you who don’t know the immediate difference between the two bag styles, here’s the breakdown.

As a long-time user of two-wheeled carry-on luggage, I often stand in TSA checkpoint lines at the airport looking at other travelers’ bags.

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