POTOMAC from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Double Gusset Rolling Case

by Wenger

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AAM1XO
• Item model number: GA-7466-14F00
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2005

Product Description

Wenger Swiss Army presents a range of high quality back packs and computer travel cases. Offering quality, functionality and style, Wenger's Swiss Gear Travel Luggage is ideal for the businessman, student or commuter on the go.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rolling Case!, June 4, 2007

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Christine Park - See all my reviews
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This review is from: POTOMAC from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Double Gusset Rolling Case (Personal Computers)

I saw the PATRIOT, POTOMAC's bigger version, at Staples the other day and fell in love with its sleek design and SwissGear standards. However, the Patriot is much too big for my purposes (laptop + paperwork transportion to/from office, business travels, etc)... so I tried to find another SwissGear bag of similar design and smaller proportions. I came upon Potomac on Amazon and wasn't too impressed with its design compared to Patriot. However, I read the reviews, took a chance, and ordered it.

It's fantastic! It looks better than it does in the photos. It's roomy (a tiny bit too big for me still but it's all good), sturdy, and handsome. I like to remove the laptop tote and use it for everyday purposes when I don't have to lug around paperwork from the office.

Very happy with the purchase.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Case; Great Price, July 28, 2010

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Kenneth R. Depree (Sosua, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: POTOMAC from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Double Gusset Rolling Case (Personal Computers)

This is a good looking, well made case. The price is great, $40 less than the same case at Staples. My two sons are so impressed they plan to buy the same case themselves.

Because I have a 15.6 widescreen ASUS laptop, I didn't think that I would be able to use the inner case like a sleeve because the right up said it was for a 15.2 or 15.4, but to my pleasant surprise, it just fits. This means it is possible to park the rolling case and carry the computer in the very attractive computer case to a meeting, etc. The case serves the purpose of a sleeve, but it looks like a pricey brief case. Also, if I should be on a regional flight that considers the case too large for their small overhead compartment, I will just remove the inner case and carry it on board and let them stow the case elsewhere.

Beach ships the case and I got it within a couple of days of when it was ordered. Very good shipping service, and shipping was free.

I highly recommend this case.

UPDATE: Carried this bag today on two of the regional planes used by United. Although I hadn't filled the bag to overflowing, I had no trouble getting it under the seat and into the overhead bin. Did find though that when putting it into the overhead bin I had to insert it with the top forward--not wheels first or sideways--because the bin sloped toward the back and wheels prevented it from sliding in all the way. But putting front in first, bag fit as the front of the bin has more space for the wheels. Under the seat, it didn't seem to make much difference. But if under the seat on these small planes, there isn't a lot of room for your feet.

Expect no difficulty whatsoever on the big jets.

Update 1 January 2012. I have made a number of flights on big jets and regional jets since writing the review and have never had a problem. I have also found that when checking bags to see which need to be put in the cargo compartment on a regional jet that they often say this case is ok to carry on-board. Regardless of the plane, however, it is necessary--as mentioned above-- to put the part with the handle in first since the back interior of the overhead is smaller than the front so the wheels would prevent you from pushing it in far enough to permit the stewardess to close the cover of overhead compartment. Put the handle in first and there is no problem.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice for road warriors, May 21, 2007

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Sven Aelterman (Troy, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: POTOMAC from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Double Gusset Rolling Case (Personal Computers)

The reasons I picked this case:
- I wanted to be able to carry my laptop and numerous accessories (including battery, mouse, power cord, ethernet cord, wireless remote presenter, etc.).
- I wanted to save my back and shoulders... i.e. I needed a rolling case.
- But I didn't want to be stuck with a rolling case at a conference, etc. when I am not the one presenting.

This case is great: it is sturdy, holds a lot of stuff and the smaller case inside is perfect because it holds those absolute necessities you always need while you can keep the bulkier items in the car or hotel room.

The case looks nice too and has been resistant to wear and tear.