Side Opening Luggage

After seeing an influencer youtube video, we decided to give this a try, as I truly hate dealing with clamshell cases. They end up on the floor of hotel rooms and I dash my feet on them, they are difficult to close and have other issues. But this Mixi model will hold just as much {really!} is easy to pack and won’t be in the way in a hotel room. We recently ued it to fly to NY, spend a week there, took the QM2 to Southampton {with some formal wear}, spent a week in England and another In Scotland, with my wife using only this bag and a personal item. Fits well into the overhead on our several flights. Well made, great materials and sturdy. Good wheels that were OK on rough streets although it is also not hard to carry The avocado color is fun and easy to identify. Fits well on British trains. The fun cupholder and handle hooks gained admiring eyes from others. You will need good compression bags for a long trip like ours, but we just loved the versatility and how compact this bag is. The single zipper is very high quality and the locking system is perfect. Done with clamshells! Would give it 6 stars if I could.

This suitcase is awesome to use! Just came back from a 2 week trip to Japan and this thing can pack. I like how the opening is on top, makes it easier to pack and unpack utilizing the whole space. The wheels on this is also super smooth. The handle is solid as well not flimsy. I like the added touch of the bottle holder. You can also add a power bank to passthrough and charge from the suitcase but because of checking in, I could not store one inside. For the price this is a solid suitcase to buy.

I got both the 20” and the 26”. I have some trips coming up and was in need of a carry-on and checked bag due to both of mine breaking.I haven’t used them yet but they seem to be made well and I like the top opening feature. The 20” was able to fit inside of the 26” for easy storage. We have limited storage so this worked out nicely.The primary reason I bought these were for the top opening feature and the extra gadgets like charging capability with a battery pack hook up, built in locking mechanism, cup and phone holder.I’m excited to use them during my upcoming trips and test out the features!*** 7/8/2025 Update: I have packed my 20" suitcase for an upcoming trip and I have soooo much more extra space than what I had using a clam shell suitcase. I love the design of these suitcases.

This is a very sturdy suit case. It holds a lot. The wheels are rubber and roll smoothly. I dragged this across cobbled streets in Scotland with no problem. The cup holder came in handy sitting in the airport. I loved the way it opens and has the straps to hold the top up. It was very convenient in a small hotel room.I had no problem putting it in the overhead compartment on the airplane. It will probably buy another one. I wish they came in more colors.

Ordered this 20" carry-on for trip to Japan, because of the top opening lid vs. clamshell, and cupholder.Pros:-Wheels glide smoothly-LOVE the top/front open lid-Handle extends and retracts easily-Locks for securing when needed-Ability to add a battery pack for charging phone on the go-Seems durable and very functional-Takes a lot less space in small/tight quarters, fits onto luggage racks easily-Simple/streamlined outer shell is attractive and has a little flex-Collapsible cupholder a handy featureCons:Too small/not enough capacity for more than a weekend's worth of clothing, shoes, toiletry items unless traveling to a very warm climate where all your items will be super lightweightNot expandableUltimately for me, the lack of capacity outweighed the pros for a week+ of travel where the climate will range from warm to cool. Debating on whether or not to return, as I can see it being useful for weekend travel/"go" bag for emergencies, etc.

I waited to take this on several trips before leaving this review, and I can confidently say I'm obsessed with this suitcase. All of the features work as expected - the wheels roll like butter, the cup holder is a GAME CHANGER (though I have had trouble fitting larger cups in it, a small coffee cup fits just fine), I love the built-in TSA lock and phone charger, and I've had no issues fitting all of the belongings I need in it for up to 2-week trips (with a laundry day). It's survived several trips during which it had to be checked. There were some pretty immediate signs of cosmetic damage after checking it, but I think it just adds character... I remember reading some iffy reviews, so ordering this was a leap of faith. All I can say is that I'd happily order this suitcase again if I needed a replacement.

Everyone in my family uses these for our carry-ons and we get so many compliments, including airline personnel asking about it. Super convenient that it opens at the top instead of folding. If you like to stuff your suitcase, this is a bit different because the hard sides make it impossible to overstuff but the bag carries a lot. I can use for a three-four day trip that requires fancy shoes, walking shoes, running shoes and flip flops plus a lot of make up. The cup holder works for a water bottle but disappointingly isn't great for Starbucks. I've never used the battery pack. I have three in yellow and one in grey and I'd recommend the darker color. The yellow shows scratches easily. Highly recommend--makes travel easy.