Carry On Luggage

So I just got dinged again- had to check my so called carry on. First there is a lot of variation between airlines and 2ndly most manufacturer measurements DO NOT include the wheels.

Anyone have any recommendations for brands/styles|? I mostly need the dimensions between 21.5 i nx15.5in x9in. Don't want to spend more than 200( VERY upper limit) I mean if i am gonna have to check it i'll just travel w my full size and load it w stuff I don't need to at least get my $ worth.

I find that it always depends on the airline. Sometimes they take my bag and sometimes they don't, whether it fits in the sample box or not. And even when they accept it, they will force me to check it just as I'm boarding because too many people have carry-ons or whatever suits them at the time. I've been using the same Travelpro bag for almost 15 years now and I'll buy a new one when it breaks, but probably not because of any flight restrictions. They change too often for me to buy new bags every time.

My wife loves Vera Bradley bags and they have many different styles and sizes. They bags are also very good quality but also fairly expensive. You can find some deals on these bags if the pattern has been around for awhile. Look for the Vera Bradley bag called "The Weekender" and I think that it may fit your needs.