Customer Reviews

Delsey Luggage Helium Fusion Light 21 Inches Expandable Carryon

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

First of all, just on aesthetics, it gets 5 stars from me, very stylish- inside and out.

Looking at how it handles, it's a very smooth ride. The wheels are inline skate type wheels and it appears to have a very strong frame. (I haven't tested it out in travel just yet).

It has tons of nifty pockets on the inside and out side which I can see will be very useful to organize myself for travel. I really like the quality as well. I'll update after a test drive.

It's not perfect but it is a very durable bag. I fly by air and usually check my bag, I have seen it airborne on its way into the baggage cart more than once. I drive to the airport and park my own car so the bag has been dragged across hot asphalt in the summer, ice and snow in the winter, and whatever that stuff is on the ground in spring and fall, the wheels still work without any complaints. I usually fly in smaller aircraft (Embraer 175s) and the bag fits in most overheads, but it is a snug fit. If you stuff it and use the expansion feature you may have a problem getting it into the overheads on all but the biggest aircraft.

And now the Good the Bad and the Ugly.


The Good
Two outside very accessible pockets, one good size one smallish. They stay closed.
Nice fat zippers that stay in place. I don't need or use a lock to keep them closed.
Durable fabric outside. Did finally get a small tear after about 75 trips.
Durable wheels, as in no problems after 2 years of constant use.
Inside fabric is still in good condition.
Interesting shade of Blue that is very recognizable in baggage claim.
Retractable handle has always worked, always. And I have been know to hang a smaller bags off the handle.
Roomy enough for 3-4 days of men's business casual cloths, some casual cloths, an extra pair of shoes, workout gear and the assorted other things that seem to find their way into your luggage when you travel often.
Using the expansion feature adds a lot of room, great for car, bus and train travel.
My stuff has always stayed dry.

The Bad
Those attractive fat rounded seams started to wear fairly quickly, creating a furry, slightly shabby appearance. Surprisingly those same seams didn't wear through. It now has a well used look.
A zipper tab fell off last month, zipper still works just fine. With two slides on every zipper it's not an issue.
A flat bumper panel (skid) on the back fell off after a couple of months. Again surprisingly it didn't cause a rip in the fabric and the fabric hasn't worn through.
After a a couple of dozen trips the top lost some of the stiffness and got flabby so the whole bag looks bigger than it is. It's only an issue because the bag can look too big to fit in the overhead bins when it's fully packed and you may have to put it in those silly sizing bins to convince the gate attendant otherwise.

The Ugly
Those furry seams (see The Bad) give it a shabby appearance too quickly.
Interesting shade of Blue, very Blue. Apparently not for everyone as I don't see the same shade very often.
Because it's not black you can see the dirt and grime build up on the outside. I've never tried to clean it
Definitely not a sleek looking bag. Kind of chubby from some angles.

I purchased this suitecase in blue for a recent trip on Frontier Airlines. The bag was wonderful to pack with so many pockets, straps and compartments. I could easily pack enough for as many as 4 nights with some careful planning. The bag fit easily into Frontier's overheads. The exterior of the bag is very attractive. The silver trim, protective plastic molding, high quality wheels and zipper hardware make it LOOK like the quality bag it is. My husband liked mine so much I bought another for him, in black, an upcoming trip on Delta.

This is a fine bag. I just returned from Washington DC and found that it met my needs very well. As with any bag of this type, one has to set it down carefully as it tips a little easily. I like the retracting handle and the wheels are good. A colored belt will help to identify it at the baggage pickup. Why is the name so complicated? Perhaps a marketing major can answer!

I purchased this bag about 6 months ago because it got great reviews on Amazon. While I really like the size and functionality of the bag, the flimsy handle stopped working intermittently after about 4 uses. It is now completely broken after a few subsequent trips as the handle is stuck in the down position and will not release. I contacted Delsey about my issues and received absolutely no response. So - buyer beware!

Very nice suitcase/carry-on. Case is sturdy and has plenty of pockets both inside and out. Just bought this one for my wife - Have had another one for about 5 years or so now and it has held up beautifully. Case is VERY lightweight and the wheels roll very nicely. Highly recommend this brand.

This carry on bag is well make and the features are great for the money. Amazon price beat the price that I saw in a airline magazine that claimed to give you 60% off and free shipping. I never heard of Delsey before but If I need other luggage I will be buying this brand. W.M.

Loved this when it arrived, it seemed durable. Good handle. but it barely fit in the overhead compartment, and that was after I took everything out of the front pockets. considered sending it back, especially since the wheels seemed to not function well when I put my other bag on top. oh well. I checked it on my way home to avoid any hassles.

UPDATE 1/2012: Still using, starting to show signs of wear. If you fly domestic, you cannot pack very much at all in this thing, and certainly can't use the expandable feature or front pockets. If you cinch everything up tight, you have a shot at it fitting in the exterior overhead bin (not the interior-forget about that). It seems to fit better in bigger planes, but my last trip from Bermuda still involved fight with airline employee that this thing would not fit, and I had to repack my dirty clothes in the main compartment to appease him. All in all I would not buy this particular suitcase again.

Good looking, light weight. Just came back from overseas, general speaking, this Delsey is OK, size is perfect for carry-on. Not satisfy with 3 issues:
1. There is no suite mess as pictured;
2. One wheel starts squeaking;
3. Lost one zipper handler.

Wonderful and well made carry on luggage. Many different size zippered compartments for storing stuff. Love the blue; easy to spot at baggage claim if when it is expanded it doesn't qualify as a carry on.