TravelproMaxlite 5 Softside Expandable Upright 2 Wheel Carry on Luggage, Lightweight Suitcase, Men and Women, Black, Carry On 22-Inch

This is a durable, lightweight suitcase with plenty of space. The wheels and handle are sturdy, one smooth roller, making it easy to navigate, and it fits all carry-on requirements for both domestic and international travel.While I’ve noticed some loose threads over time, the overall quality is great. I have noticed some zipper teeth have become misaligned but they still zip no problem. This has made it through multiple domestic trips and four countries abroad. It can handle rocky cobblestone, uneven sidewalks, a little sand and plenty of dead runs to catch the flight, bus, or train I will say the interior color wasn’t quite what I was expecting with the blue and black checkered design, but it’s grown on me.I got it on sale, the full price is a bit steep; however, the solid warranty and value make it a worthwhile purchase.

I bought this suitcase to replace my 30-year old Hartman carry-on. Honestly, I didn’t expect to love it; my Hartman was perfect to me. But surprisingly, this little gem is even more perfect! I used it for a 5-day trip and it easily held everything I needed. There are 2 outside pockets that zipper closed and the lid expands a couple of inches should you need a bit more space. Inside, the entire lid is a zipped pocket made of sturdy mesh so you can see what’s in there, two interior straps hold your items securely in place to prevent things bunching up at the bottom when the case is standing. The case is lightweight and well balanced; no issues with it falling over when you stand it upright. The handle feels very sturdy an operates smoothly. I’ve used this case on 3 trips now and it’s been perfect for my needs. No more checking baggage for me - this holds everything I need. I highly recommend! (Bonus for me: the color is unique - not pink or purple; I would call it orchid and I love it.)

Note: The color selection when I purchased this bag (and as of this writing, still on the website) says the bag is "Slate Green", but it is actually black. The manufacturer mentioned in the Q&A that this bag does not come in green.The exterior overall dimensions for the International Expandable Rollaboard are: 21.5" x 15.75" x 7.75", which equals 45 linear inches (55x40x20cm = 115 cm). This fits the current carry-on requirements for many airlines. The interior dimensions are 20" x 15" x 7.75", and the weight is 5.4 lbs. The label says the volume is 45 liters.I already own the Osprey Ozone 18"/36 L Wheeled Luggage, Black that I LOVE as a carry-on, but, but I wanted another bag that would fit most carry-on requirements but also be sturdy enough to check it. (The Ozone is really well made, but because the shell is soft (like a backpack), things inside might get crushed.)The Travelpro bag looks like it will be perfect. It seems very sturdy and well-built, including the well-padded fabric handles on the top and side. The wheels also look very solid. The expansion section is a nice feature, although using it may exceed size requirements for a carry-on for some airlines. Nice for having a little extra space if that's not an issue. Besides the main opening for the interior, there is a large outside zippered pocket that is the full length of the top flap (I don't have a laptop, but it looks like it would probably hold up to a 17" laptop), and also a smaller zippered compartment that is about 6.5" deep. Great for keeping your boarding pass or anything else you want quick access to.The interior is a light-colored plaid fabric, which I prefer to black since it's easier to see things in it. There's a large mesh pocket on the top flap, and a small interior pocket on one side of the main compartment.This particular piece also comes in a "spinner" version Travelpro Luggage Maxlite 5 International Expandable Spinner Suitcase Carry-On, Black, which has 4 wheels on casters instead of the 2 inline wheels. I know a lot of people like spinners because of the ease of pushing them around in any direction, but I chose the rollaboard over the spinner for several reasons: casters are more likely to get broken than inline wheels, I don't have to worry about my luggage rolling away if I'm on a slope, and I find the 2-wheeled bags easier to control over uneven surfaces. But most important, for the same exterior height, rollaboards have more interior space than spinners because of the extra space required for casters. As a comparison, the interior dimensions for the spinner model are 18 x 15 x 7.75, which is 2" less in height than the rollaboard. That's a difference of about 232 square inches, and in a small bag, every little bit helps. Plus the exterior dimensions for the spinner are actually slightly bigger than the rollaboard, at 21.75" high instead of 21.5" high (same width/depth). That makes the total linear measurement of the spinner 45.25", which slightly exceeds some airline maximums of 45".

Seems to be very well made. I like that the wheels are more hidden because it makes the bag fit better in the overhead compartment and if checked the wheels aren’t easily damaged in handling. The blue color is nice and will stand out among other bags. The zippers seem well made. All the zippered compartments on the exterior and interior are roomy. The measurements of this bag also comply with the new 2025 rules for overhead carry-ons. I’m looking forward to using this bag. If it doesn’t meet expectations I will edit this review.

While it can be daunting picking any luggage with all of the options, if you’re looking for a solid, 2-wheel bag, seriously look no further. I’d recommend this to any of my friends!This bag has flown with me for a year and a half, seriously proven to be durable and reliable.KEY NOTES:GREAT ZIPPER/ ZIPPER STRENGTHEASY TO MANEUVER THROUGH BUSY AIRPORTS.STURDY WHEELS.A HANDLE THAT DOESN’T QUIT.CLEAN, PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE.It’s been pulled through gravel, on sidewalks, airports, up stairs, in and out of shuttles, in and out of bins of all sizes on all our aircraft types. It hasn’t let me down in any way, and I still use it to this day.I can easily pack everything I need for six days, including full bags for makeup, hygiene products, and an extra pair of shoes. The zipper has been used aggressively when I needed to STUFF the bag to capacity, and I’ve had zero worry of the zipper popping apart or breaking in any way.The handle has a little wiggle, but it does NOT quit! I have had a tote bag, AND full lunch box attached to the bag, (so it was very heavy) and pulled it through gravel and up cement stairs by the handle for months while living in base and never had any issues! It’s easy to pull up and stow back.I must give credit where credit is due. This bag has not let me down. LOVE IT