Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" vs Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner
Bottom line: The Amazon Basics 30" Hardside has no clear edge on specs; pick the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a lighter bag and a smaller bag.
Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30"
Best for families, occasional trips
- Weight
- 11.6 lb
- Size in
- 30.7 × 20.7 × 12.6
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 6.4/10
- 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
A cheap, tough-feeling 30-inch hardside spinner with lots of space, but at 64 linear inches it's 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 Amazon Basics 30" Hardside is 30.7 × 20.7 × 12.6 in.
- The Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" is lighter: 11.2 lb vs 11.6 lb.
- Capacity: 96.5 L for the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside.
- Airline fit: the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside: fits 1 of 9 US airlines; the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30": fits 9 of 9 US airlines.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" | Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 30.7 in (78 cm) | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Width | 20.7 in (52.6 cm) | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Depth | 12.6 in (32 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Empty weight | 11.6 lb (5.3 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 |
| Laptop / front pocket | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" 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 6.4/10, 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 Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" or the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner?
The Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" is lighter: 11.2 lb vs 11.6 lb.
Which fits more airlines?
The Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30": 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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