Travelpro Maxlite 4 22-Inch Expandable Rollaboard (Blue)

Bought this in 2017... It is 2025 now, and I have flown multiple flights every year since, packed to the gills and it is still going strong! Zippers, handles, pockets, all in great condition!

I needed this suitcase for a 5-day trip to Palm Springs, and was pleasantly surprised by the build quality, and durability considering the price. I'm a strategic and meticulous travel packer who still overpacks somewhat, and the Maxlite 4 handled (withstood) my abuse.I ordered the largest bag I could carry-on domestically, and this bag might've even been too big for me; so its got plenty of room. I don't travel too much any more so I can't justify a fortune on travel gear. I'm on an over night with my family as we speak, both my wife and I are able to share this bag, and still keep it very tight without using the expansion zipper.One thing unique to this suitcase is the outer fabric, its kinda stretchy, like polyester adidas sweatpants, yet durable. That may be contributing to its light weight. It has pockets and an expansion zipper I'll never use. I have an ancient Swiss Gear bag which has held up for close to 10 years now, and a Delsey bag, which has been with me 5+ years. I'm happy to add the Maxlite 4 to my collection.I would buy this again, and recommend it. Among the 3 bags, the same sized Swiss Gear bag feels the toughest and most durable, and may have a bit more room, but that's splitting hairs. The Delsey is the smallest of the three, mind you they're all 22" roll boards. If they were all the same color, you might not be able to tell them apart.The stand out feature among the three bags is the collapsable handle. It has 2 height stops, which I like. the lower height stop makes it easy for me to put my messenger bag on top of the case while I'm wading through the security line. The upper stop is probably better for a taller person, or it perhaps I had a tall backpack, rather than a short and wide messenger bag.Impressed so far. Will update if the bag fails, or any parts break off. Safe travels!

I bought this luggage for a 9 day trip to London and Ibiza/Formentera because I wanted to go carry-on only but also have as much room to pack for two climates as I could get. This bag delivered big time, I had ample room for clothes for the trip, sandals for the beach, and even a beach towel. The outside pocket made it convenient to place my liquids bag separate from everything for security purposes. The dimensions posted on Amazon are very accurate having measured the suitcase myself. I was concerned because it just met American Airlines carry-on requirements, but it fit in the overhead compartment on an American Airlines Airbus A330 and a British Airways Embraer 190SR with room to spare (unexpanded obviously). The bag itself is extremely light but very solid, I never had to worry about crushing or other outside problems. I did not get to test it in the rain so I can't speak to that. The wheels were quiet and effective for rolling through airports, though because of its two wheel design navigating winding rope lines at airports was challenging. Spinner suitcases navigated these better but because it had plenty of handles and was fairly light I could just pick it up when needed. I didn't want a spinner purposely because the wheels add extra to the dimensions, where these wheels are nice and flush with the suitcase, so for me a very worthwhile trade-off. The suitcase also never tipped forward which was the big annoyance my wife's luggage suffered on the trip. Not only did I love having it for this long trip, but getting off one of our last flights there was an off-duty pilot in front of me wheeling the same case!

When I first this suitcase it I thought it was too big. I bought it for an economy class French adventure. It rolled it over streets, cobblestones and was dragged Ionto buses and trains and it took it like a champ. The size was perfect for a couple weeks held about 4 complete changes, other garments and small bits and there was even additional space available when I was sloppy in my packing. I recommend this highly.There is one thing though. The lining that inside the suitcase had a zipper that was placed backward and the pull is missing. I called Travelpro customer service and asked about getting a warranty replacement or repair authorization and was told by the Representative that strange the zipper configuration was by design and not in error. She said that Travelpro has been putting liners with backward zippers in suitcases for 60 years(something about security). I'm still not sure how I feel about it. Anyways; This conversation was right before my trip so I didn't have time to change the item and pick another. Once in motion I forgot about it.I am still ambivalent about this bug/feature. You should consider whether this works for you before you buy it.

​LOVE! This is really the only suitcase that I have or use. The best buy I could have possibly made. My husband is a flight attendant, and he uses the airlines Travelpro which is not sold to the public. I needed something for the trips we make, and I wanted just a carry-on that could fit in the overhead bins. I did not want to go smaller than 22' because then I am losing too much space and I need all the space I can get. I have packed for a week in this little guy with no issues. I love the way it fits my clothes, and I typically take about four pairs of shoes, two sneakers, and two flip flop type and possibly one heel, but I am always wearing one of those on the plane, and normally it is my bigger shoe that I wear on the plane. Anyways, I can fit shoes and my makeup and little things that I shove in last minute. Thankfully I always carry a backpack with me but that is for my laptop and electronics and immediate things but if I needed to move stuff around I could. I love that it has plenty of pockets but not too many. I also love that it is a color, I highly recommend this because it is super easy to spot out of a baggage claim because others are black. Nice rolling capabilities and lightweight. I would give this a 10/10 if I could.