Trying to decide between a 2-wheel vs 4-wheel suitcase? If so, we’re here to help! We review the pros and cons of each and share tips when purchasing a new suitcase. Also, we share how you can win a set of Tripped Compression Cubes!
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31 comments
Before purchasing my own luggage set, I would use the leftover luggage stored at my parents’ house (2-wheel). I now have the Away Bigger Carry-On and the Large luggage and it’s so much easier navigating with 4-wheels compared to 2. I do echo the con of the wheels being more vulnerable on 4-wheel luggage. One of the wheels fell off my carry on after I checked in for a flight from NYC to Chicago. By the time I noticed something was wrong, I was already en-route to my hotel. Fortunately, Away has a Chicago store and I was able to get the wheel replaced free of charge.
My wife has a 4 wheel suitcase. I was like "meh". She bought me one earlier this year and used a couple of times. I am impressed and really like it and would highly recommend them. She got one at discount but the quality is excellent. They fit easily in the overhead bins, easy to get down an airplane aisle and everything else you mentioned. I like the compression things you mentioned and going to take a closer look at them. All my stuff fits in my suitcase but not optimally. Fortunately my hard-case 4 wheel has two zippers that allows the suitcase to "expand" which helps a lot. But, going to look at those compression bags.
In Charlotte, our concourses tend to slope down. I like to sit on my hard-shell 4 wheel suitcase and roll down to my gate.
4 wheels for us
Been using a small Samsonite Wheeled Underseater (2 wheels) for travel for quite some time now. In my opinion, it is very nearly a perfect piece of luggage for two or three night getaways. It's rugged, spacious (for its size), inexpensive ($60-ish if you find it on sale), and so far it has fit under every airline seat that I've been on. As this bag takes care of 95% of my travel suitcase needs, I value the extra room, not needing to put it in overcrowded overhead bins, and its ruggedness; way more than the minor inconvenience of carrying it for about forty feet when I'm walking down the aisle of my plane. The only piece of four wheel luggage I've used, was roughly the same price point, and the wheels were destroyed within a year. It also travels well with my larger suitcase (using its back strap) for the few times I have to pack heavier. My biggest gripe is that it is just a bit too small to comfortably fit my iPad Pro, so I usually have to go with a smaller device when I travel.
great review! would love to see you review the pros and cons between zippered and zippered luggage.
I've had two zipperless Samsonite suitcases for the last year (carry-on & medium checked) and they improved my packing discipline and quality of life on the go. however, i keep an expandable zippered carry-on depending on how much i anticipate to realistically pack/take back home.
Muji's 4-wheelers that have a wheel lock feature (very useful when on the metro!).. not sure what other brands offer this, but it should definitely be a more widespread feature. i'd take that over an integrated battery unit.
I like 4 wheel suitcases. I like the mobility. 👍🏽
Let me know what style of suitcase you prefer? Also, what brands do you recommend? 😎
Amazon basics four wheel suitcases are the best. Great deal and durable. I use my carry on size one for trips 30+ weekends a year and it still looks new after over a year.
Great video. 2 wheels are great for checked luggage. Mobility is good with 4 if a carry on. I still prefer and use 2 wheels since I always tend to check a suitcase and they hold up better with the wheels through baggage handling and conveyor systems.
2 wheels are better on uneven or gravel surfaces. Also 4 wheels and overall size that isn't usuable
I’m a 4-wheel chap normally. However the last case I bought was a small 2-wheel one, specifically for flights with Ryanair (grrrr…). They specify not just a weight limit for carry-on bags but also a dimension limit, which is smaller than is typical for the industry; and sometimes they don’t just weigh carry-ons, they gauge them as well. I found a range here in the UK that did both a 4- and 2-wheel bag of the right dimensions, and I bought the 2-wheel version because it had a little more space in it. With a Ryanair carry-on bag, every litre of space counts!
I factored in also weight and opted for 2 wheels.
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I'm leaning towards two wheels for their robustness and durability. There's no doubt that four wheels are easier to manage on nice, flat, level surfaces, but people besides me handle our luggage… and they're usually in too much of a hurry to handle my bags with the same care I would. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Much prefer the 2 wheel models. Two main reasons….
1. On uneven ground the 2 wheel models are much more maneuverable and durable.
2. Depending on the manufacturer, 2 wheel models can offer significantly more space.
That's the same ding my phone makes for text messages. I kept checking my phone for messages.
I prefer a 2 wheel. It never runs away from me, more durable and has more capacity. I don't mind carrying it down the aisle during boarding and disembarking.
Great review. Thank you.
Excellent tips! Packing and travelling efficiency is key to a more enjoyable holiday. I like 2 wheels to pull behind and travels better over all surfaces.
Great video I am looking to a 4 wheel suitcase
When I travel for work, I bring tools and equipment that have to be checked, so regardless of case size, I always check and prefer 2 wheels for a little more durability. I have a couple of the house brand "Mother Lode" bags from Ebags in 21 & 25" sizes. I've been very happy with them and recommend their house brand. Sometimes I need just a little more room than the little one provides, but I really don't want to drag around the big one if I don't need to. (nobody seems to make a 23" suitcase). I finally purchased a TravelPro Versapack Max, which appears the same physical dimensions as my small one, but is more squared off and should provide just enough extra room. Haven't traveled with it yet, however.
There is a reason, many crewmembers use 2 wheel cases . It has more interior space, it is more durable , it is slightly cheaper. The 2 wheel also is easier on cement, non smooth surfaces. The 4 wheel bags don't hold up nearly as well over time , If frequent traveling . For the average person traveling 3-5 times a year the 4 wheel is fine. For me as a Pilot, I will only use two wheel.
2 wheels is the way to go. Don't take a chance of missing a freakn wheel when you unboard the plane
Most two wheel assemblies can be disassembled and cleaned…lots of crap gets caught in those wheels. Where the four wheeled bags are impossible to take apart for maintenance or even a simple replacement of a wheel.
I got a 3 piece 4 wheel Ricardo suitcase set from Costco. Not horribly expensive. I don't travel too often, but when I do I tend to use public transit to get to and from the airport. This means I am rolling it outdoors sometimes in less than ideal weather to the bus stop in each direction which is probably worse for it than something that only gets rolled inside airport terminal. Despite this, it is holding up well. It has good warranty anyway so I'm not that concerned about it. There's always sale toward end of travel season if you wait until then to snatch a bargain.
As for 2 wheel vs 4 wheel. The durability loss I would understand but after switching to 4 wheel, I don't think I'll ever go back. It's so much easier to push it that to drag it.
I have a Victorinox 2 wheeled suitcase. Has lasted 10 + years. The handle is a t shape and the top rotates so you can pull it much more normal, drop your arm to your side and see what I mean. Unluckily they don"t make that style anymore, all have the u shaped handle. Only thing I have had to do is replace the wheels which was very easy.
Nice Christopher Ward 👍
Me, a poor: "Duffel bags are for real men! Ultimate mobility while building back strength! 💪" 😂
I find 4 wheels is also difficult to push on carpeted floor
How to repair wheels that are damaged when checked? The luggage brand does not sell replacement wheels.