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

I had been wanting a carry on luggage for sometime as I recently started getting into flying for vacation and I wanted an option for when I’m not checking a bag. A frequent-flyer-friend of mine suggested I get a soft sided Travelpro for carryon since it has more give. She also suggested this case with two wheels because 360 spinner wheels tend to add to height and may make it harder to fit into an overhead bin.I used this for the past week for a 6 day/5 night trip to Disney and it worked out very well for me. I flew with American Airlines and I had no issue fitting it into the overhead bin, both before and after someSouvenir shopping. I fit all of my clothes (and clothing accessories like ponchos and bags) into this luggage and placed most of my toiletries into my backpack.I only used the extender on my way home to fit some extra souvenir clothing I bought. The extender makes one side of the big deeper, so it looks like it has a belly. I like the handle on the side which is useful for lifting up into the overhead bin.The two wheels are very smooth, make it easy to rolland the stands are great for keeping your bag sturdy and stable. The only issue I had with this bag is that it is a little wide for airplane aisles to roll. It just about fits going down the aisle, but that means I have to roll it behind me or push it in front of me while trying not to bump into seats or people. It was easier for me to just carry it in my hand through the aisle. Fortunately the case itself is not too heavy, so carrying it by hand through the plane was a very minor sacrifice.I’m looking forward to using this bag again as a carryon! While I only slightly regret not getting the 360 wheel version, I’m very happy with this purchase.Update: just used this for a weekend trip to Cancun and this case fit perfectly fine in the Spirit overhead bin. Thankful again for the soft exterior because it easy to stuff some souvenirs inside!

I read a travel blog where the couple traveled for a year after retirement with only a back pack and a rolled carry on. She recommended this carry on. After checking with international carriers for their size restrictions, I bought this one (it was a return new with tags for $100). And we took a week long trip to Hawaii each with a backpack and a carry on. And we took fins and full face snorkel masks. Both sets of fins fit in the outer compartment. I also bought the recommended travel cubes which really helped on saving space, the recommended hanging toiletry bag (amazing), and the laundry detergent strips so we could wash clothes, even if it was in a sink. This carry on has smooth wheels. It is NOT a spinner so when I put my backpack on the suitcase, it was more weight than just putting over a spinner handle. But it wasn’t terrible and if it were, I would just put my backpack on my back. It is expandable, but I didn’t use that feature yet. To me, it isn’t significantly less weight than what I had. I like the recessed outer pocket for stowing papers, passes or whatever. And it has a large interior mesh on the same side as the expansion; this is perfect for packing my clothes using a packing cube (Eagle Creek) to fold dress shirts, dresses, suits and slacks. You can pass a cord lock through the main zipper loops and the pull tabs of the other pockets to secure them. Tough and sturdy construction. I absolutely love this eggplant colored purple. Safe travels!

If you like my review, please give it a thumbs-up. I only write reviews to help fellow Amazon shoppers. I am not compensated for any products, (I buy them with my own money, like many of you) and I write what I experience in order to make Amazon Reviews better for us all.This Travelpro Maxlite 5 22" is possibly the best carry-on out there for price/value.Yes this bag is slightly larger in overall dimensions (from top of bag to bottom of wheels, it's about 23" tall) that US Domestic restrictions for some airlines (United, for one) BUT this bag easily fits into overhead bins. I flew with this bag on 777's, 737-700's and A321s, all without issues. Gate agents didn't even look at this bag and I didn't stand out with it either. Other travellers who were trying to stuff rather large duffels were told at the gate they'd have to check their bags.Bag construction is of high quality nylon mesh and other high quality plastics. The wheels are perfectly round and feel durable. I pulled my bag across airports, roads, crosswalks and the uneven sidewalks in NYC. No issues and the bag remains stable and upright when being pulled.I elected to buy the two-wheeled version versus the spinner in order to gain more interior room in the bag. I was able to pack 3 suits and dress shirts (in a suit protector I also bought on Amazon) along with some golf shirts, shorts, jeans, socks and other small items. All this without making the bag bulge or look overstuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.The bag is easy to pull down a jet's aisle(s) and with its built in padded side handle, making your way to your seat is a breeze. Being super light unpacked, this bag really makes great use of space all without making the bag heavy when packed.The zippers all have nice pulls and are easily accessible. The main compartment zippers have connecting loops so you can put a lock on your bag if you are forced to gate check. There's a front zippered pocket which serves you well for your phone and travel docs before going through TSA. This makes emptying your pants pockets easy so you can go unmolested through TSA checkpoints. While an occasional reach around from TSA could be nice, I prefer to avoid such personal interactions.The front expandable section of the bag allows for easy storage of a thin laptop or iPad and some cables. All making for easy access while on board a plane so you can get situated before flight with your devices.I can see packing for a 5 day trip in this bag and maybe adding a backpack for some extras to get to 7-8 days total.Overall, this bag is a great value, well made and I can see getting many good years out of it. And with bag fees going from $25-$30, buying and owning a bag like this is a no brainer now. If you use it 2-3 times, it will have paid for itself.You need this bag in your travel arsenal. Buy it. You can come back and thank me later.

I chose this roller bag to replace an old carryon. Because the overhead bins were full on the first flight with this bag, I had to check it. Thankfully it passed the stress test of being manhandled with all the other bags. I liked the bright blue color, which stood out from all the other bags on the baggage claim carousel. I also like the two outer pockets that I could use going through security. I like the two wheels over four wheels. No problem pulling it across railroad tracks and uneven pavements. My only wish would be for another grab handle on both sides of the bag. There is a handle on one side but not both sides.