Hanke 20" Rolling Carry On Suitcase

I’ve taken this 20-inch Hanke Grace expandable carry-on on three trips so far (two business hops to New York and a long weekend to Denver). Here’s why it earned a permanent spot in my overhead-bin arsenal: What impressed me: • Front “book-style” laptop door fits my 16″ MacBook (plus charger & tablet) without opening the main compartment. In flight, I could grab the laptop, work, and slide it back without needing to bring down my whole suitcase - what a great function and design! • Light but tough PC shell – 5.5 lb empty. After a rain-slick jet bridge and two curb-to-gate sprints, the case still looks showroom-new. • 41 L capacity, expands to ~51 L. I packed four days of clothes plus running shoes; the 2-inch zipper gusset swallowed the extra souvenirs on the way home (+ value). Minor drawbacks (and easy fixes): • The laptop hatch is shallow; if you over-stuff the main cavity the door fights back. Pack bulkiest items at the wheel end and it closes fine. • At full expansion it can get top-heavy; keep shoes at the base to stay upright. * Verdict * If you travel a few times a year you can get by with cheaper ABS cases—but frequent flyers who value organization, durability, and slick looks will appreciate what Hanke built here. After multiple gate agents, 4+ security scans, and countless sidewalk miles, I’m confident this suitcase will outlast the airline stickers on it. Would I buy it again? Absolutely—and I’m eyeing the 26″ checked size next.