Award-Winning Luxury Luggage Since 1993
For over 30 years, Briggs and Riley has been manufacturing high-quality, durable luggage made for frequent travellers. Its bags are stylish, functional, and innovative and have been featured in many best-of lists, including the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2024), the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards (2020), and Forbes’ Best Travel Bags for Business (2019).
Industry-Leading Lifetime Warranty
Briggs & Riley offers what is quite simply the best warranty in the industry—and one of the best warranties we’ve ever seen for any product, luggage or otherwise. Its “Simple As That” guarantee covers all functional repairs for your Briggs & Riley bag for life.
This warranty even covers damage caused by airlines; the only things it doesn’t cover is cosmetic wear and cleaning or the replacement of lost and stolen bags and their contents. Need a repair? Briggs & Riley will cover it—simple as that. As an added benefit, the team here at U.N. Luggage offers repairs for all Briggs & Riley bags.
Why Choose Briggs & Riley
Innovative Design Features
Briggs & Riley has been a true innovator in the space since it opened its doors in 1993. The features it has developed over the years include:
- The CX (Compression-Expansion) system expands your luggage to give you more packing space, then compresses everything together to reduce the size of your bag and help you fit it into an overhead bin
- The Outsider Handle is, quite simply, a rugged handle outside of your luggage. Having the entire handle located outside gives you more packing space.
- Shock-absorbing spinner wheels that offer 360° maneuverability
- Interlocking handles that allow you to stack your luggage
- The Smartlink Strap to attach travel bags to the front of your upright luggage
- Hinged front doors that create extra compartments for additional storage
Superior Build Quality
All of Briggs & Riley’s bags are built using high-quality materials. From their Briggs and Riley backpack to their wheeled luggage, the attention to detail is simply stunning: Zippers, linings, buckles, straps, wheels, handles, and other parts are all manufactured with care and built to last. Whether you’re opting for a soft side or hard side bag, you’ll be thrilled with the quality. You can’t offer an unconditional lifetime guarantee if you’re manufacturing low-quality luggage and Briggs and Riley luggage has definitely earned the “luxury luggage” moniker for its bags.
Incredible Selection
Briggs & Riley offers a wide selection of different products, including:
- Carry On Luggage
- Checked Luggage
- Garment Bags (including Rolling Garment Bags)
- Duffle Bags & Weekenders
- Underseat Cabin Bags
- Hard Shell Luggage
- Soft Sided Luggage
- Trunk Luggage
- Backpacks & Briefcases
- Tote & Crossbody Bags
- Underseat Cabin Bags
- Monogrammed Luggage and Bags
All of these bags are built with the quality materials and attention to detail you’d expect from a luxury luggage manufacturer; no matter what type of bag you get, you’ll be happy with the quality.
Lifetime Performance Guarantee
We’ve already mentioned the incredible lifetime guarantee offered by Briggs Riley, but it’s worth mentioning again. The lifetime guarantee is your assurance that every Briggs Riley bag is built to the same exacting standard. These bags perform admirably, from zipper to wheel, and they’ll continue to perform for years. Look at some of the comments and reviews you’ll see online: You’ll see endless comments from different people who have travelled millions of miles with a Briggs & Riley bag and almost never needed a repair. When a repair is needed, the company handles it—no questions asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Briggs & Riley's Lifetime Warranty Cover Everything?
The “Simple As That” guarantee doesn’t cover cosmetic damage nor does it cover lost or stolen bags. When you need a repair on your bag, however, you’re covered—even if the damage was caused by an airline, security, or another third party.
How Does Briggs & Riley's CX Compression-Expansion System Work?
The CX system allows you to pack up to 34% more into your bags. To activate it, you pull the release hinge outward or push a button in (depending on the bag), then pull up on the sides of the suitcase. When you’re done, you simply press down on both sides of the bag to compress it down.
The system works using accordion-style compression panels that expand when the latches are released, compression bars to create downward pressure and compact the section (pushing out the air), and then locking latches to keep everything in place.
What Makes Briggs & Riley Luggage Worth The Investment?
The lifetime guarantee is a huge part of what makes this luggage a true buy-it-for-life investment; that guarantee is backed by the quality of the luggage and the incredible features each piece comes with. These bags are highly functional, stylish, and durable—well worth the investment for anyone who travels even on a yearly basis.
Which Briggs & Riley Collection Is Best For Business Travel?
The Baseline and Sympatico collections are both excellent options for business travellers. Both collections feature the CX Compression-Expansion system, which makes packing a lot easier, and both feature Briggs & Riley’s lifetime warranty and superior craftspersonship.