Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner vs Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner
Bottom line: Pick the Samsonite Freeform 28" if you want a lighter bag; pick the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a smaller bag and better rolling & handling.
Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner
Best for families
- Weight
- 9.6 lb
- Size in
- 31.1 × 20.9 × 13.8
- Warranty
- 10 yr
- Our score
- 6.2/10
- AA: too big
- DL: too big
- UA: too big
- WN: too big
- B6: too big
- AS: too big
- NK: too big
- F9: too big
- G4: fits
Big and tough with a 10-year warranty, but its true size is 31 inches tall and over most airlines' 62-inch limit.
- Weight
- 11.2 lb
- Size in
- 30 × 20 × 12
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 8.6/10
- AA: fits
- DL: fits
- UA: fits
- WN: fits
- B6: fits
- AS: fits
- NK: fits
- F9: fits
- G4: fits
A big polycarbonate spinner that lands exactly on the 62-inch limit, so you get large-bag space without the oversize fee (as long as you don't expand it).
Key differences
- Size: the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" is 30 × 20 × 12 in; the Samsonite Freeform 28" is 31.1 × 20.9 × 13.8 in.
- The Samsonite Freeform 28" is lighter: 9.6 lb vs 11.2 lb.
- Capacity: 96.5 L for the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30"; not listed for the Samsonite Freeform 28".
- The Samsonite Freeform 28" has a tsa lock; the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30"'s tsa lock isn't listed.
- Warranty: 10 yr for the Samsonite Freeform 28"; not listed for the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30".
- Airline fit: the Samsonite Freeform 28": fits 1 of 9 US airlines; the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30": fits 9 of 9 US airlines.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner | Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 31.1 in (79 cm) | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Width | 20.9 in (53.1 cm) | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Depth | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Empty weight | 9.6 lb (4.4 kg) | 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) |
| Capacity | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) | 96.5 L |
| Shell | Hard | Hard |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| TSA lock | Yes | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
| Laptop / front pocket | No | No |
| Warranty | 10 yr | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner or the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner?
Overall we rate the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner higher (8.6/10 vs 6.2/10, airline fit included). A big polycarbonate spinner that lands exactly on the 62-inch limit, so you get large-bag space without the oversize fee (as long as you don't expand it).
Which is lighter, the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner or the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner?
The Samsonite Freeform 28" is lighter: 9.6 lb vs 11.2 lb.
Which fits more airlines?
The Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner: fits 1 of 9 US airlines. The Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.
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