DGH Move-In Haul Score
The DGH Move-In Haul Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = an option that moves a dorm room to a campus you have to fly or drive to with less friction — a checked piece that fits the 62-linear-inch, 50-pound standard, more capacity a maker actually publishes, a better second life as dorm storage, and less effort getting it from a loading zone to a fourth-floor room). It is explicitly not a ranking of which product is the better-made object. composite score. weighted composite (0-10): checked_bag_fit (35%) + haul_capacity (30%) + dorm_afterlife (20%) + ease_of_setup (15%), each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer-published dimensions, weights and capacities (LEVEL8, Travelpro, Rhino Trunk & Case, C&N Footlockers, Apple), the published checked-baggage standards of Delta, Southwest, United and American, and the live Amazon Creators-API listings verified 2026-07-26 Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-07-26, the score currently evaluates 6 products.
Formula
weighted composite (0-10): checked_bag_fit (35%) + haul_capacity (30%) + dorm_afterlife (20%) + ease_of_setup (15%), each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer-published dimensions, weights and capacities (LEVEL8, Travelpro, Rhino Trunk & Case, C&N Footlockers, Apple), the published checked-baggage standards of Delta, Southwest, United and American, and the live Amazon Creators-API listings verified 2026-07-26
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = an option that moves a dorm room to a campus you have to fly or drive to with less friction — a checked piece that fits the 62-linear-inch, 50-pound standard, more capacity a maker actually publishes, a better second life as dorm storage, and less effort getting it from a loading zone to a fourth-floor room). It is explicitly not a ranking of which product is the better-made object. scale.
Scored Products (6)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| LEVEL8 Luggage Set 2 Piece, 20/28 inch Hardshell Spinner Set | 8.4 | View guide → |
| Samsonite Omni 2 Hardside 3-Piece Set (Global Carry-On, Medium & Large Checked), Midnight Black | 7.7 | View guide → |
| Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX Hardside Expandable 2-Piece Set (20/25), Ombre Green | 7.6 | View guide → |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside 2-Piece Set — Expandable Carry-On Spinner plus Underseat Tote | 6.1 | View guide → |
| Rhino Large Essential Trunk with Wheels — Camp Footlocker and Dorm Storage | 5.3 | View guide → |
| C&N Footlockers XL Graduate Storage Trunk with Tray, Steel | 5.1 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in best college luggage move in travel sets 2026.