We’ve previously shared our love of Briggs & Riley bags in the past here at Points, Miles & Martinis. Now we are excited to bring you a chance to win a bag from the new Briggs & Riley TORQ™ hard cover collection.
Briggs & Riley announced their latest innovative product in May, Briggs & Riley’s perfected version of the polycarbonate hard-sided bag that is popular with both frequent and non-frequent travelers.
Briggs & Riley TORQ™ Bag Giveaway
We are giving away a bag from the TORQ™ collection to one lucky winner. The winner will be allowed to select one bag from the three sizes (international carry-on, medium and large spinners), TORQ™ is available in Cobalt (blue), Graphite (dark grey), and Ruby (red). The TORQ™ collection features:
- Briggs & Riley Control Panel (patent pending) that locks contents in the main and front compartment for the ultimate protection of valuables
- Backed by the Briggs & Riley unbeatable warranty – TORQ™ is the world’s only hardside collection to be protected by an unconditional lifetime warranty
- Briggs & Riley’s proprietary Outsider® handle system, TORQ™ provides a flat packing surface and greater interior packing capacity
- TORQ™ boasts a unique “secret middle layer” that is flexible and forgiving – preventing it from cracking
- The ergonomic top and side carry handles are soft to the touch and the interior is fully lined with soft high-quality nylon
- TORQ™ cases are made of Makrolon™, a high-performance material that can withstand the roughest handling, and is known for its resilience and pop-back properties
- The carry-on boasts a lockable hardside front compartment which is gusseted and zipperless, sitting flush with the bag when closed
- TORQ™ bags have a unique 80/20 top-lid opening, opening like traditional luggage, rather than the 50/50 clamshell opening and packing limits of other hard sided options on the market
- Briggs & Riley designed TORQ™ with an exceptionally wide, tilt-resistant wheel base and proprietary recessed spinner wheels, providing for smooth and dependable wheel motion and gliding – allowing the bag to be tilted and carried on two wheels, or glided on four
How To Enter
Leave a comment in this official entry post by Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 3 PM EST for your chance to win. Enter by answering both of the following questions in the comment section:
- Have you ever had a hard-sided travel bag?
- What TORQ™ feature do you think is most helpful to the frequent traveler and why?
Giveaway Rules
- Enter between Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 AM EST and Thursday June 20 at 3 PM EST for your chance to win one Briggs & Riley bag from the TORQ collection
- One entry per person per day
- The prize is not for resale
- The collection value ranges from $479-$569 and winner is responsible for any taxes as a result of claiming the prize
- Must answer question in comment and leave a valid email address
- Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Thursday, June 21, 2013
Bottom Line
We are excited to offer a chance to win a bag from the Briggs & Riley TORQ™ line. The Briggs & Riley warranty is unmatched in the market and I love my Briggs & Riley 21 inch one-touch carry-on so I’m sure I’ll love this collection as well.
Leave a comment answering the following questions for your chance to win.
- Have you ever had a hard-sided travel bag?
- What TORQ™ feature do you think is most helpful to the frequent traveler and why?
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I have never had a hard-sided travel bag. For the large spinner, I think that the 4 wheels would be the most useful feature
I do have a hard sided, 4 wheeled bag but it’s from Costco and while functional, it lacks the functionality of the Briggs & Riley line. I like the laptop/important paper carrier you can pop open without opening the entire bag. Hope I win – a new bag would be ideal for my trip to Israel and Istanbul in August!
1. Never had a hard sided bag.
2. I really like the zipper-less front side compartment, which would be very useful for when you need to quickly retrieve something – particularly when the bag is still in the overhead bin.
I’ve never had a hard-sided bag because the 50-50 clamshell opening wasn’t practical to me. The 80-20 split solves that issue.
never owned a hard-sided suitcase, but anxious to try.
Love the “spinner” effect, although never had that either
Had a very large Samsonite many moons ago. The suitcase itself was so heavy that it created problems.
Would like a carry-on with 4 wheels, think that would make it a lot easier than just the 2 wheeled carry-on I have now.
Have owned a hard-sided case before, and it unfortunately got considerably dented. That was a check-in bag.
Like the thought of hard-shelled carry-on; seems it would be perfect for fragile (ie, photography) items. So, this appeals to me.
1. Nope, never had one
2. Love the hard shell
PS I like the 1 entry per person per day routine as stated.
I dont have a hard side bag, and also think that it is smart looking and one of the features I would like is not havingto go through so many replacements, when the “Samsonite Gorilla’s” get done with them.
1. Never owned a hard-sided bag
2. Love the front compartment for my electronics.
1) I’ve never had one but always wanted to try one!
2) The front compartment is awesome!
1.) I own a hard side bag.
2.) I the front compartment feature for easy access.
1. I have not had a hard case carry on. I have had hard case check in bags
2. The feature that I like the most is the outside handles that they have providing more room for even packing
1. Never owned a hard side bag
2. Front compartment feature is pretty cool!
I’ve never had a hard-sided travel bag, but I’ve often wondered if they’re as amazing as everyone says they are! My favorite feature of the TORQ is the front exterior compartment, as the lack of one is a huge reason I haven’t purchased a hard-sided bag before. It will definitely be useful when traveling! 🙂
1. Haven’t had a hard-sided bag of any stripe before.
2. The wider wheelbase should make it easier to travel through the airport faster.
1. Yes
2. I like the idea that these TORQ bags have the 80/20 top-lid opening like traditional luggage. One of my complaints with other hard-sided luggage is it requires too-much floor space to access both sides.
Never had a hard-sided bag before.
It’s a small thing, but the 80/20 split will really make a difference in the ease of packing, closing, and opening the bag. Otherwise you have clothes packed in both sides!
1. I have never had a hard-sided case
2. I feel the most important element is a not-too-small front area for getting at travel items like tickets, maps and itineraries.
1. Yes, I always use hard sided case
2. Cool factor is most important…
Have you ever had a hard-sided travel bag?
No
What TORQ™ feature do you think is most helpful to the frequent traveler and why?
polycarbonate material because its durable and lightweight
No.
Secret middle layer.
No. Unconditional lifetime warranty.
No – never had a hard-sided bag before.
I think the hard-sides will be interesting to experiment with as a “feature”. I’ll bet you can’t shove one of these in an overhead bin as easily, but I’d imagine it protects the stuff inside better.
No, I have never had a bag with hard sides before.
The lifetime warranty is a very attractive feature.
I’ve never had a bag with hard sides before.
The compartment to store tablet/laptop is a great feature – easy access!
Never used a hard sided bag before. The greater interior packing capacity from the Outsider handle system sounds appealing.
I’ve never had a hard sided bag.
I think the greatest feature is the warranty. Business travelers can really wear out their bags and knowing that repair is a phone call away creates great peace of mind.
I have never used a hardcase. Top lid opening for easy access.
Never used a hard side before.
I like the hidden middle folder.
I have never had a hard-sided bag. I really like the easy access front opening.
Decades ago I had a very old grey Samsonite that was very heavy and had no wheels. Love that these look like the complete opposite.
Had a nice and very cheap hard carryon until I checked it and it got a hole in it.
The Torq’s best point looks to be the nice little front pocket (and the zippers).
We use a Samsonite hard sided case that works well and has lasted for many trips / miles..However the the handle for the wheels takes up interior room which I find annoying. The Outsider handle feature on these Briggs and Riley pieces look great – nice feature!
Have you ever had a hard-sided travel bag? Nada.
What TORQ™ feature do you think is most helpful to the frequent traveler and why? The design (exceptionally wide, tilt-resistant wheel base and proprietary recessed spinner wheels), because nothing is more important to a frequent traveler than gliding through airports during tight connections and saving precious time.
I’ve never had a hard side bag….love the lifetime warranty.
I have never had a hardside bag.
What TORQ™ feature do you think is most helpful to the frequent traveler and why?
I think the best feature is the warranty.
dont have one, think the durability is awesome.
1. Never had a hard side bag
2. Exterior pocket is a great feature
Never had one, but have been considering purchasing one for awhile. Like the front pocket. Most of the hard cases I’ve seen do not have exterior pocket.
Never had a hard-sided bag, and the front compartment looks really useful
3rd entry!: ‘No’ to the first question. For the second question, the most helpful feature is the durable material (Makrolon); we all know how rough baggage handlers are.
I use Pelican brand hard cases for my camera equipment. For me the best feature of the Briggs & Riley TORQ bag is the side compartment for my
1.. Never had hard-sided bag, but wish I had!
2.) The outside handle and lay-flat function would making packing a breeze!
I have never had hard-sided luggage. The lifetime warranty is a very appealing feature.
Had a hard-side bag years ago.
The lockable frontside compartment looks handy.
Never owned, but used one a few times and loved it.
I’m interested in the ‘secret middle layer’
My current ones are hard-sided, but they are wearing out. Front compartment sounds useful.
I have the Briggs intl and its awesome. My wife wants the new hard shell
Best feature – warranty !!!