Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Luggage with 4 Spinner Wheels, Lightweight Suitcase, Men and Women, Black, 2-Piece Set (21/25)

Move over Samsonite! Travelpro is now the champion of lightweight and quality luggage! Since the 1970’s, we’ve always opted for Samsonite for their quality and durability. However, my old large sized Samsonite which is still in excellent condition, has become way too heavy for me. Did my research, found this Travelpro and so glad I did! I bought the medium one which is plenty roomy for extended trips (I’ll use my small Samsonite for short overnight trips). I can literally lift my new Travelpro with one finger! It’s that light! The wheels roll and swivel easily and the handles are padded for comfort. It has your standard zipper pockets on the inside and out and the zippers appear high quality and glide smoothly. Don’t waste your money on any others if you want the most lightweight suitcase that looks nice and is high quality. You can’t beat the price either. Lightweight Samsonites cost over $400!!! Who would pay that much for luggage! Can’t wait to take my next trip with my new Travelpro!!

Talk about a spinner! The wheels on this suitcase are incredible and are so nimble when carting it around the airport, to hotels, or through city streets! I typically struggle lifting my bag into the overhead bins on a plane, but with the weight of this suitcase, I can do so with ease! I’ve found that I prefer a soft-sided suitcase and love how durable this fabric is. I do know that the green color may stain over time, but love how stylish it looks for now, and that it stands out amongst the sea of black and charcoal gray. If you’re not used to an international sized suitcase, you may struggle with space in this one! Though I researched extensively to find a spinner that met 22x14x9” dimensions, the interior does feel smaller than other bags I’ve had. Overall, I look forward to using this spinner as my carryon for years to come!

I bought the 'TravelPro Maxlite 5' luggage: 19-inch International carryon roller and 18" under-the-seat shoulder bag carryon. Love it. If you pack it right, you can actually pack for up to a 3-week trip between the two. Note that I studied how to pack prior to my trip. I'll share what I was able to pack in a moment. I used this lightweight set (5.3 pounds- truly lightweight!) with other very functional items to optimize packing: 1. Compression Packing Cubes (two medium, one small + one packing 'tube' for socks and undergarments) made of lightweight parachute, water-resistant material (Eagle Creek 2-zipper system- you don't need to use a vacuum) 2. One travel garment bag for my business clothes (one Eagle Creek - large. Made of same ligjtweight parachute material with lightweight folding board tool + velcro straps to compress clothes and keep them pretty much wrinkle-free) 3. Two single-pair shoe bags (Eagle Creek -they're aerated plastic covered in small mesh black netting) 4. Cofreya travel-sized, silicon gel bottles that don't burst under pressure in high altitudes- and are airline approved for size). By rolling clothes (except those in the garment bag), I was ankle to pack: a. 3 dresses b. 2 skirts c. 1 pair of pants d. 2 yoga 'sweats' outfits including both tops and pants e. 2 pullover sweaters (wore one on plane) f. pajamas g. 2 additional leggings + 2 camisoles h. 1 pair leather pumps I. over-the-ankle leather dress boots j. 1 pair Uggs boots (wore these on plane) k. accessories- 2 full-sized scarves, packable purse to use during the trip, mittens, ear muff etc. I. 3 turtleneck tops m. 3 camisole tops o. Small - lightweight business briefcase 'envelope' p. electronics: small tablet, phone, etc. ...all that AND a bag of chips and small snacks! (and no, I didn't end up using the expandable zippered area of the luggage). Note: To prolong the parade of clean clothes, I also packed Travelon & Tide travel laundry detergent + Travelon travel bathtub laundry clothesline (no clothes pins needed) and quickly sink-washed items each night). Anyway, just sharing the details to show the capability - (and packability) of these 2 bags when using the right tools. The bags themselves are high quality and have a warranty. The pretty, dusty rose color I bought is wonderful AND it's easy to spot should someone other than you decide to take your luggage. Really appreciate the 360 degree rollers since I have the option of pushing the luggage alongside me instead of always having to pull it. Three telescopic handle gave several options e.g. when putting the shoulder bag on top the suitcase - or not. The design maximized space. I've included photos showing that the shoulder bag fits under smaller planes such as the UAL Airbus planes I boarded. You must insert the bag on its back rather than standing up - and it will easily fit. Great purchase and value, functional, lightweight design, high quality.

This is replacing a hard side bag. Didn’t like the hard side. Haven’t used this yet but it feels lightweight. Has outside pockets which, of course the hard side does not have. the expandable part seems larger at one end due to slant of bag I guess. I haven’t used this yet, but it moves easily, seems sturdy and looks like it will have a good amount of room to pack, especially with the expandable part. it has lots of inner and outer pockets for organization. The zippers seem sturdy. Seems much smaller than the 21 inch Kensington, London fog bag. That was my favorite but the wheels were apparently damaged by the airline and now they don’t make it anymore. I am giving away the 21 in hard side bag I bought and took one trip with. I really don’t like hard side bags. I never had one before but I miss the outside pockets and the give that a soft side bag has. I haven’t used this yet, but I’m hoping it will last as long as my old Kensington London fog bag.! That lasted seven years before the airlines wrecked the wheels. The London fog bag was plaid. This bag is blue – very attractive. Plus, I found that the wheelchair people at the airport who kindly helped me get my bag at baggage claim did not understand what plaid was. So I’m going to take a picture of my bag so they will know what it looks like. Although a solid blue is easier to identify for those not familiar with patterns, and non-English speakers. Happy trails!

So far so good -- I got this for a 4 day business trip to replace my very old carry-on and I am quite happy. It's lightweight, fits easily in the overhead compartment, and I was worried it would be smaller than I expected but it actually felt very spacious and usable for my needs, even though I think my former carryon was slightly larger. The wheels are smooth and it's so easy to navigate the airport and plane with this.

A great size for under 50 pounds. The wheels roll easy. The color I chose stands out. At 6 pounds, it's very sturdy.

Muy buena maleta, materiales resistentes, muy ligera, con buen espacio interior, la agarradera sale muy suave, y las llantas muy suaves también al llevarla rodando, además la encontramos más barata en el color rosa, y por el color rosa no somos menos hombres jaja

Bought this for my wife to replace an older, smaller, low quality suitcase. In my opinion this size is extreme overkill, but she loves it! So much room to pack all those clothes you "think" you might need on vacation, but never wear. High quality, very nice handles, wheels and zippers. Full expect this to hold up very well over the years.

Super light weight, very easy to move with the 4 way wheels. I think one of the bags was a tiny bit different measurement than the site said, but only by a little, and not enough to cause us issues. Can't comment on durability yet - haven't had a chance to travel with them yet.

Like that it’s light and the wheel swivels very smoothly. Price point is steep and does not contain a build in lock for safety

Have used for a few trips now. Excellent quality, wheels work really nicely whether towed or pushed. The fabric feels strong and I've seen rain bead up on it. The zips are strong.