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

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".

I’ve schlepped through terminals, sprinted for gates, and stacked this bad boy in overhead bins without a single crack or complaint. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 is essentially my travel sidekick:🧳 Featherweight champ: It’s surprisingly light, so I can pack more shoes (priorities, am I right?) and still hit weight limits.🧳 Expandable genius: Thought I’d just overpacked? Nope—it expands to fit every souvenir I didn’t know I needed. Crisis averted.🧳 Smooth operator wheels: These babies glide like butter—making lugging 45 pounds through cobblestone streets feel oddly stylish.🧳 Durable softside body: Stands up to airport conveyor belt assaults and last-minute travel drama. My suitcase is tough, kinda like me… but with fabric.🧳 Smart compartments: The interior pockets and straps make folding clothes look legit, even if I’ve just rolled my underwear into a ball (again).Bottom line: If you want luggage that’s reliable, expandable, and downright easy to wheel—even from gate D14 to E2 running late—this is the one. My Travelpro hasn’t just survived travels; it’s thrived, and so has my sense of vacation zen.

First, a caveat: I have not yet used this luggage as it just came today. However, it appears to be exactly what I wanted. It is very light weight! 2.5 lbs lighter than the old one I had which it is replacing, and that 2.5 lbs can make quite a difference when trying to get it into an overhead bin when you are short (like me) and not young anymore. It is the same measurements inside and out as my old heavy one, so will fit just as much. It has 2 nice size pockets on the outside. In the picture it looks like there is just one pocket, but there are two and both are a good size. It seems to maneuver very easily. I tried it on both a hard floor and on carpet and it moved easily. I went with the two wheel rather than the 4 which are 360 degrees because those wheels cut your packing room by more than 2". It appears to be very well made and sturdy. I am very pleased and can't wait to use this as we are soon heading out on an 11-day cruise where this is the only luggage I will take. After that it will be a 22-day cruise, and again this will be my only piece of luggage. I think this will allow me to meet my goal of traveling light, and fit easily into my flight's overhead bin.

Love this carry one. It is SO LIGHT. It looks elegant and business like. And it packs a lot of clothes.Only dislike: The roller handle has an ergonomic curve to it that is nice for your hands , but can make it difficult to slide a backpack over it.

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.)