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Just what I was looking for.
This is just what I was looking for after I saw my sister with her rolling under seat bag from another manufacturer. Hers is pretty and sexy and more expensive. I was willing to give up pretty, which after it gets kicked around enough in the airport, just isn't that pretty anymore. I read reviews all over on everything out there and finally decided on this Ciao Rolling Bag.
For one thing, it looks just like the ones the flight attendants use for themselves. They must know something. Secondly, it had the features I wanted: lots of outside zippered compartments, zippered compartments on the inside, a sturdy double telescoping handle (the one thing everyone seemed to complain about with the "pretty" ones is that there is a single telescoping handle that wobbled after it was raised.) and a durable fabrication on the outside. This Ciao meets all those requirements.
It actually has more compartments on the outside than I could see before I ordered it. There is one in the front for tickets, documents, etc. Then there is one right under it that perfectly fits an iPad or other tablet. There is a outside compartment on each side that will either fit a water bottle, pair of shoes, or whatever. It is deep enough to hold those things, unlike some complaints I read about other bags. What I really appreciate is the very sturdy double handle at the top that uses Velcro to keep it together. This configuration allows me to attach it to my other suitcase so that it can piggy-back on it. That REALLY makes me happy. It is so secure that I do not worry about it falling off and eliminates the need for a luggage bungee cord because I actually put the double handle over the double telescoping handle of my larger bag. Perfection!
The inside compartment snaps securely shut so that after you have packed a myriad of wardrobe necessities, they will stay snugly in place. (It does open up so that you can see the entire inside of the bag. The pictures do not really make that clear.) Smart packing and not leaving air spaces all over will allow this to hold, oh so much. YouTube has some videos on how others do this. Fascinating to watch all this stuff come out of such a small space.
I have not found anything about this bag I do not really like. So glad I opted for practical over pretty. I did read a complaint about the zipper pulls. What's not to like? I can see them practically in the dark, they are so big. Nope. Love it.
February 2016 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry · verified purchase