Ricardo Beverly Hills is a global leader in the design and innovation of luggage and travel products. Since its establishment in Beverly Hills, California in 1978, Ricardo has continuously ranked among the best luggage brands by creating high quality solutions with compelling modern designs and functionality, all within a very reasonable price range. And to help you make your way through their broad range of offerings across design, size, and travel type, our Ricardo Elite luggage reviews have narrowed it down to help you choose just the right piece for your style of travel.
In these Ricardo luggage reviews, we aim to assist you in your search by identifying the most popular, top quality luggage pieces that have received the best ratings by actual users. These include both Ricardo polycarbonate luggage reviews and lightweight softside suitcase reviews, each demonstrating how rich in features and usability these pieces are.
Also note that as an added benefit, all of these bags are backed by Ricardo’s 10-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.
Roxbury 2.0 21-Inch Spinner Carry-On
It’s no surprise that the Ricardo Elite Roxbury Carry-on is one of Ricardo Beverly Hills’ all time top sellers. This super well thought out hardcase spinner luggage is constructed of a high impact 100% pure polycarbonate with added corner armor, making it ultra lightweight while providing maximum durability and protection for your belongings.
The 21-inch polycarbonate carry-on measures 21″ x 15″ x 9″, a convenient size for packing all belongings for short trips, or as a second bag for keeping belongings with you during plane travel. This size fits easily in the overhead bins of major airlines. It can also expand in depth at the pull of a zipper. The dual spinner wheels make it easy to transport whether walking across the airport or across town.
Although we’ve chosen to look more closely at the extremely versatile 21-inch carry-on size for our review, this line also includes 29-inch, 25-inch, and 19-inch sizes with the same convenient and innovative characteristics.
Choose from 3 colors options: brushed silver, black cherry, or mulberry.
Notable Features
- Durable Makrolon polycarbonate shell is designed to withstand the high impact of travel baggage handling while being extremely light in weight (only 8.6 pounds)
- 4 sets of dual spinner wheels that turn 360 degrees allow for smooth gliding comfort without twisting your wrist, whether moving forward, backward, or turning
- Expandable compartment provides even more packing capacity when needed. You can fit those extra goodies in by simply unzipping to release the extra space
- Retractable exterior strap lets you easily attach a second bag such as briefcase, purse, or tote, making them easier to transport
Our Favorite Features
- Unlike most luggage, this suitcase opens flat, creating two separate easy to pack areas, letting you get the most out of the available space.
- An integrated TSA approved combination lock provides added security for your belongings. You no longer have to go hunting for that tiny lock you bought last year.
Things to Be Aware Of
- As with nearly all hardcase luggage, their are no exterior pockets
Montecito 28-Inch Expandable Upright
Ricardo Beverly Hills Montecito 28-inch softcase luggage is a 4-wheeled spinner bag with a flexible yet durable 100% polyester exterior. Measuring 28″ x 19″ x 10″ yet weighing only 8.7 pounds, this bag offers a huge packing capacity in an extremely lightweight body, great for longer overseas vacations.
In addition to the 28-inch reviewed here, the Montecito series also comes in 24 inch, 20 inch, and 16 inch so you can buy one or an entire matching set.
Available in 4 notable color choices: wine, french roast, dark brown, or burgundy
Notable Features
- “Fly-Weight” extremely light frame construction for minimal weight
- 360 degree reinforced spinner wheels enable complete and easy mobility
- Multiple interior compartments, shoe pouches, and adjustable straps for organized and secure packing options
- Expand an additional 2.5 inches (approx) in depth with the pull of a zipper, to accommodate additional packing needs
Our Favorite Feature
- The exterior zippered compartment is really well designed. With key fob and multiple slots for other things you want quick access to such as cell phone, passport, pens, lipstick, or charging cords, you’ll never have to rummage around the bottom of your bag for those things again.
Things to Be Aware Of
This bag can hold a lot, which means it’s possible to exceed airline maximum weight allowances if packed to capacity with heavy items. This can result in extra baggage fees. We always recommend weighing your bag while packing, in case you want to juggle things between bags things around to minimize these fees.
Mar Vista 24-Inch 4 Wheel Expandable Upright
The Ricardo Mar Vista 24-inch upright is a fashionable and functional bag that delivers the most sought after Ricardo features including being lightweight, durable, expandable, easy to roll, and overall efficiently designed. This 24 inch measures 24″ x 17″ x 9″., and weighs only 8.2 pounds.
Considering a matching set? You’ll be happy to know that the Ricardo Mar Vista Luggage series also has other pieces including a 28 inch large bag, a 20 inch carry-on, a 17-inch small carry-on, a 42-inch 2 wheeled garment bag, and even a darling Mar Vista 18-inch tote bag, reviewed below.
And if the bright and bold purple paisley isn’t your thing, then have a look at this bag in the rich graphite color.
Notable Features
- Made of slash and cut resistant ballistic nylon for durability
- Textured grip on an ergonomically designed handle for maximum comfort when rolling your suitcase
- Four sets of dual spinner wheels provide quiet, smooth, and effortless maneuverability in any direction
- Fully zippered suiter compartment with tie down strap for minimal wrinkling of suits and other items
- Expandable capacity available when needed, and zipped away when not
Our Favorite Feature
- The mesh “modesty pocket” is perfect for storing undergarments or other small items
- This 24 inch size nests nicely into the 28 inch, making for convenient storage when not in use
Things to Be Aware Of
As with other 24-inch bags, this size is too large to carry with you on board an airplane, so be prepared to check it when flying.
Mar Vista 18-inch Shopper Tote Bag
The classy Ricardo Mar Vista Shopper Tote Bag is a smartly designed tote bag to help you carry all you need in an organized fashion. There’s no need to bring a purse with this roomy 18-inch bag. It’s perfect to take traveling, on shopping outings, to the beach, to school, or to carry accessories and personal items wherever you’re heading.
This bag measures 18″ x 13.5″ x 5.5″, and weighs 1.4 pounds.
Choose from purple, purple paisley, graphite, or charcoal.
Notable Features
- Zippered main compartment provides added security
- Several exterior compartments for easy access to items you need quickly, such as travel essentials, sunglasses, water bottle, and more
- Carry handles are reinforced for comfort and durability, and long enough to easily carry over your shoulder
- Small interior zipper compartment is useful for easily locating small items such as keys or passport
Our Favorite Feature
- An open slot in the back is designed to fit over most luggage handles, for transporting your tote hands-free when you’re wheeling along another larger piece of luggage
Things to Be Aware Of
- This bag doesn’t have a long adjustable shoulder strap. If you prefer a tote bag with a removable shoulder strap, have a look at the chic Ricardo Beverly Hills Imperial 16-inch City Tote.
Sausalito Superlight 17-Inch Carry-On
If you’re looking for the perfect sized bag for overnight trips or week-end getaways, for work or play, then you’ll love the Ricardo Sausalito Superlight 17-inch carry-on bag. Measuring 17″ x 13″ x 7.5″ and weighing only 6.25 pounds, this bag offers compact, lightweight convenience in a super efficient design, including a padded laptop sleeve.
Color choices are blue or blue paisley.
Notable Features
- Fly weight overall construction with ballistic nylon exterior and wire frame skeleton reinforcement makes for optimal efficiency in low weight and high durability
- 4 Glide-rite wheels spin 360 degrees for exceptional ease of mobility in whichever direction you need to go
- Injection molded bottom creates a stable base for smooth, stable rolling
- Convenient exterior zippered compartments for storing a book, phone, or other things you want to easily retrieve
Our Favorite Feature
- The padded electronics sleeve with Velcro strap closure is a secure space to stow your laptop, tablet, reader, or other electronic device where it is safe from being bumped or scratched by other belongings
Things to Be Aware Of
- As of this writing it’s rumored that Ricardo may plan to discontinue the Sausalito Superlight line of luggage, so be aware that availability may soon be limited.
After reading Ricardo Elite luggage reviews and all of our other Ricardo luggage reviews, you now have enough information to select the bag or bags that best suit your personal baggage needs. Whichever one you choose, you’re sure to enjoy any bag from this top luggage brand for a long time to come.