Briggs and Riley

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Briggs and Riley

12 mentions from real owners

• #1Nov 4, 2025

  Backpack suggestions?

  I have this one from Briggs and Riley. I travel a lot and the expandability is really convenient. It's well made, the hidden pocket that sits against my back is reassuring for passport etc and it takes my 16" passport. https://www.briggs-riley.com/products/slim-expandable-backpack?variant=40568435441706

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• #2Jul 9, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  \+1 more for Costco Next. I got by Baseline there when BnR had an additional discount for Black Friday last year. It basically paid for my Costco membership renewal this year.

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• #3Jul 9, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  ZDX is a different material than Baseline's nylon, different style, lighter weight, and lacking the CX Compression system. It still carries the lifetime warranty, and also it may be available at a discount at some local luggage shops since they were all 20% off until this week when the new design dropped.

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• #4Jul 9, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  if you are getting a Cary on size get baseline with expansion. lots of trips I have more then I want with on way home. B&R is great with fixing any issues.

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• #5Jul 9, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  We looked at ZDX, Baseline, and some other non-BR ones. Decided on Baseline. They seem to be more premium, and we like the suit and compression features. Yes, it costs a bit more. We figured it was a one-time 'upgrade' . We don't plan to replace them and could swing the extra cost. I dont remember the pricing off the top of my head, but we did find a place with nice discounts. We also saw some options via CostcoNext. The final cost for baselines wasn't much more than we thought we would spend on the ZDX.

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• #6Jul 8, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  I went in looking to buy the ZDX and walked out with a Baseline. The big drawback on the ZDX was the external pocket. Seemed like a nice convenient spot, but when I started playing with it in the store I definitely could see that pocket getting caught on something and damaged or torn.  The Baseline didn’t have that problem and felt nicer and sturdier overall. Given that I had my last suitcase for 15 years, I treated myself to the upgrade. 

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• #7Jul 8, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  Both! ZDX is lighter and great for shorter trips. Baseline is more of a beast for when you need to take more with you.

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• #8Jul 8, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  Baseline uses more premium materials and has a more classic, durable build — that’s why it’s priced higher.

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• #9Jul 8, 2025

  Briggs and Riley Zdx vs Baseline

  I’ve used both, currently use the ZDX. It’s a lot lighter, doesn’t have the fancy expansion system, still solid but maybe a bit less traditional. It also doesn’t have a suiter if that’s important. Baseline will be heavier, sturdier, maybe a bit more “professional”/boxy and have chrome fit/finish. It’s def the flagship, but zdx very solid, light, and versatile great if you walk with it a lot (I take it on the subway often)

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• #10Jun 9, 2025

  The Best Backpacks for Travel Available Now?

  So the fundamental question that matters with a backpack is what do you intend to carry (and the related question is for how long). I have had several backpacks but I finally have one (two-ish that I like). Tom Bihn, Synik 26 (middle size but holds a laptop in its own compartment). Most important features of this bag to me, it can take a hip belt and it has a luggage handle passthrough. While not the biggest, the hip belt helps with a full backpack. Also it has a boat load of pockets. Tortuga laptop backpack - bought this before Tom Bihn release the Synik 26. It is a good back but misses the hip belt and the luggage pass through was a bit skimpy. The wife uses this as her normal work bag and she seems to have warmed up to it. Patagonia Refugio 26. It works as a backpack. Not my favorite though but it works well in a hurry, especially if we don't feel like unloading our work bags. However the most important question is how much do you plan to carry. My primary use case is day use, but I bought the Synik 26 to pair with a rolling carry on for travel and also for a day hike in the mountains. The others are fine bags and all my bags hold about the same amount of stuff, change of clothing and creature comforts for a long flight (as I said, the rolling carry on does he heavy lifting). Would honestly recommend all of the above. From your list Osprey makes great bags (they were bought in 2021 by Helen of Troy which owns other brands that seem to have maintained their quality but there is definitely a push to scale) as I have several of them for hiking. My carry on is a Briggs and Riley and it is a great bag, and I know they make backpacks too, they just weren't my cup of tea, but I would expect their quality to be great (and an amazing warranty). I think Tumi is a poor allocation of resources. I looked at the Nomatic and Aer bags, and they didn't check my boxes, but people liked them.

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• #11Apr 11, 2025

  Big, good laptop backpack?

  Briggs and Riley large cargo.

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• #12Jan 8, 2025

  List your 3 favorite BIFL items and at least 1 regret or fail

  1 Briggs and Riley carry on. Close to one million miles traveled with it 2 fiesta ware plates and bowls. Use daily for over 20 years now 3 PB Swiss screwdriver set. Lot ]s of brands you can pick but have had mine for over 5 years. Never need to replace. Regret - darn tough socks. I still have them but wool socks aren’t for me

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