Mandarina Duck Work Collection 21-Inch Upright Carry-On Review

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(More customer reviews)I was in the market for a new piece of carry-on luggage to match my new job, and I was pretty set on getting Mandarina Duck. Having bought a carry-on piece from them almost ten years ago in Italy, I was hooked on their design and functionality. Since I gave the suitcase away to my sister, I've been using a suitcase that I bought at the Muji store in Tokyo quite inexpensively which, while it has served me well, is looking pretty beat up.
When the shipment came, it was even blue color was even prettier in person-- a deep cornflower blue-- and the piece looks unique (unlike the army of black suitcases at the airport). I took it on a ten-day business trip, and I have a few criticisms:
1. It's not exactly light
2. There is a bit of wasted packing space on the inside; the retractable handle mechanism takes up quite a bit of space
3. It could really use an external side handle so that you have the option of carrying from the other side (being rather short, I barely clear the floor when using the top handle to carry)
4. The worst offense: it is designed in such a way that even if you're not loading up the front pockets, the suitcase has a tendency to tip forward! And when you do take advantage of the front pockets (since the inside of the suitcase isn't exactly roomy)-- forget about it.
Pros:
1. Design and color is nice; does not look like the typical, characterless black suitcase.
2. The front pockets are thoughtfully designed (lots of pockets within pockets within pockets...)
Verdict: I appreciate my Muji that much more! I wish the Mandarina Duck had the functionality of the Muji (super light, roomy considering the external dimensions, side handle, doesn't tip over!), and kind of wish I could return it... I would be reasonably happy with it if it just didn't tip over all the time. Given the price, I suggest looking for a better-designed suitcase.

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