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Samsonite Silhouette 11 20" Spinner | 
| Brand: Samsonite
Category: Apparel
Department: unisex-adult
List Price: $420.00
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Sales Rank: 15875
Fabric Type: nylon
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 20 x 15
MPN: 357331
Model: 36257
ASIN: B002B54OAY
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| Features:
| • | Tri-Core Nylon Treated With Dupont Teflon Nanotechnology To Resist Stains | | • | Four, multi-directional spinner wheels for easy mobility | | • | Features 3-1-1 bag which aids in expediting security checks | | • | Expands 2" for additional packing capacity | | • | Imported |
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Product Description
Every detail and feature is designed with the rigors of today's travel in mind.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 12
 Good quality, short trip luggage, but tips over easily September 5, 2010
Gennie
The 20" suitcase is well made and a good size for weekend travel. I recently took a 5-day trip and packed clothes and 2 pairs of sandels without having to expand the suitcase. Granted, I'm talking summer clothing, but it has ample space for a weekend trip. The spinner wheels are great and make it much easier to maneuver. Just beware of a slope--the bag will roll away from you.
A major complaint is that it tips over VERY easily--particularly annoying in airport lines. I only had a lightweight raincoat in the front pocket so it wasn't like it was overloaded in the front.
Bottom line, the 20" suitcase would be great for short trips if it just stayed upright.
20" Silhouette 11 - small on size, BIG on performance September 2, 2010
Gurdas Singh Sandhu (Raleigh, NC, USA)
I was concerned that the 20" Silhouette 11 might be too small, so I bought both the 20" and the 22". My fears were baseless, and it took me little time to realize that the 20" is what fits the bill of a true carry-on. I returned the 22", the only reason being size. The build quality and features on both models are almost exactly the same. The only real difference is the removable suiter that comes with the 22".
If you have never used a spinner before and are wondering how useful the four wheels are - all you need to do is spend 10 minutes with one. I have been using spinners for over 6 years now, and do not even consider buying an upright anymore. 4 wheels = fun + comfort. Period. Very recently I had to literally run across some corridors at Heathrow else I would have missed my flight. This 20" was running beside me and all I had was a gentle hand on it. Simply not possible without the four wheels. Also, the wheels on this differentially sized, with rear wheels larger than front wheels (2.4" vs 2.0" dia). That provides for easy maneuvering. Finally, all wheels have a double construction (see my images) that gives them a wider tread, which results in increased stability.
The build quality on this is very good. Clean, uncluttered look with enough but not too many pockets. The material has a rich black feel and it looks better in real than in pictures. The zippers are heavy duty and I had no issues stressing them with a tightly packed, bulging situation. The inner lining is high quality. The TSA lock provided handy. The top handle and side handles are very comfortable. I use the top handle often when I have to carry the luggage over a long flight of stairs or anytime when strolling is not possible. I had another Samsonite model purchased with the 20" and 22" (yes, I wanted to be sure since good luggage is essential to my travel comfort). The handle on that looked good. But when I put some weight in both, the Silhouette simply left the other model in the dust. It took less than 30 seconds of lifting to tell me that the handles on the Silhouette are a league above the other model.
Some reviewers have complained about (1) the 20" being tiny and (2) tipping over. Both claims are unfounded and born out of the reviewer's shortcomings on how to pack efficiently. The 20" was my ONLY piece of luggage on a 5-day trip to UK. Here is what I packed into the 20":
- 6 pairs of underwear
- 3 pairs of undershirts
- 6 pairs of thick socks
- 2 jeans
- 4 full sleeve shirts + 1 t-shirt
- 1 quart toiletries bag packed fully
- 1 14" laptop with power adapter
- 1 16 fl oz coffee mug
- a bunch of documents, say 40 letter pages (I was hoping to get work done, but it turned out to be wishful thinking!)
- 2 leather belts
- 1 wool full sleeve sweater
- 2 US to UK plug converters
- some odd ends
And my 20" did not tip once. On my return I had to use the 2" expander and my luggage tipped over once (or was it twice). But I could have avoided that very easily had I not needed to keep my laptop at the top of the main compartment. I wanted easy and repeated access to my laptop, else I would have placed it towards the bottom. Tipping over is nothing but weight distribution and center of gravity issue. If you pack such that the heaviest stuff is at the bottom, there is absolutely no chance of this thing tipping over.
The 20" very comfortably fit into the overhead bin of my AA flight. I noticed that other people had larger carry-ons and they had no issues with size. BUT, I have a hunch they might run into problems with smaller jets or some European airlines, whereas the 20" will almost certainly sail through.
Overall, very satisfied with build, size, and attention to detail. I would not hesitate to buy this again.
 Front pockets create large bulge August 14, 2010
James Howison (Syracuse, NY United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This bag looks great, and the spinner wheels look good too but it's just too big for its carrying capacity.
Website says this bag is 7.8x20x15. Measured internally it is 7x17x14 (and that's ignoring the rounded corners and the space taken up by the tubes for the extendable handle). By bundling I was able to fit in enough stuff for a 4-5 day trip (2 pairs of squishy shoes, 5 shirts, 5 tee shirts, 2 pairs of jeans etc).
More importantly, externally, when not overpacked and nothing in front pockets, it is 10.5x21x15. The extra width comes from the expandable zip which adds an inch (when not expanded) and the front pockets. The extra height comes from the wheels (not really a big concern since it is still comfortably below 22").
I bought this bag expecting something that was small but would easily and reliably work for carry-on in the states and in Europe. That means no wider than 9". Listing 7.8" when it is 10.5" wide is just lame.
The bulging front also means that the bag falls forward if the wheels aren't pointing in the right direction (ie so they are spun out towards the front, and since they spin in 360° that's hard to guarantee).
Small carry-on, not big enough for weekend trip July 14, 2010
Kelly (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The photos on this page show the 22" model, not the 20". I looked in the product line packet they attach to the luggage, and there are the same two photos as on here, but they are labeled as the 22" not the 20".
I guess it's my fault for not doing the calculations, but I was expecting this to be the standard sized carry-on. This is much shorter, more of a square shape instead of rectangular. This size would be good for an overnight business trip, but it's definitely not big enough to take for a weekend getaway. I purchased this for my boyfriend, who is a very light packer, and this is not even big enough for him. I think I could fit the same amount of stuff in my messenger bag for carrying-on.
It's still a great quality bag, so I'll be returning this and buying the 22" model.
samsonite July 1, 2010
Craig Mourton
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great carry on bag wheels fantastic, just the right size. Great bargin compared to other bags.
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