Briggs & Riley

Briggs & Riley Travelware is a manufacturer of luggage. The company is based in Hauppauge, New York and was founded in 1993 by Richard Costa.^{[citation needed]} The company is known for its lifetime guarantee that also covers damage caused by an airline.^{[citation needed]} Briggs & Riley products are distributed through independent retailers across the United States and Canada, as well as through its online store.^{[citation needed]}

The company was acquired in August 2000 by Richard Krulik and U.S. Luggage LLC.^{[citation needed]} U.S. Luggage was also the parent company of Solo New York, a company that makes business cases, until that brand was sold to CODi Worldwide in April, 2026.

Briggs & Riley manufactures a selection of travel bags. It was the first company to establish the NXpandable System that provides more space in the bag when expanded.^{[citation needed]} It was also the first company to develop the Outsider handle, designed on the exterior of the case to ensure a flat packing area for wrinkle-free clothes.

The New York Times Wirecutter has rated Briggs & Riley products as their "upgrade pick".

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