Customer Reviews Travelpro Maxlite® 5 - International Expandable Carry-On Rollaboard

Great piece of luggage. For a perfect score, I would add a compression strap that goes across the middle (an X version) to give a more even surface. The outside pockets are not stretchy enough when the suitcase is completely full, limiting functionality. The doo-dad pockets in the short front pocket aren't really usable--my carryon serves that function and it is too tight to get anything worthwhile in there. Good for last minute papers and documents if being used as a carryon. Easy color (more interesting selection might be nice), good quality, zippers feel strong. I recommend this suitcase.

Good amount of compartments, smooth rolling. Only issue is with very tricky zippers that don't want to move. Haven't tried soap yet. Also slightly heavier than expected.

Thought I bought the spinner, but apparently not. A few differences from the Maxlite 4 Spinner - mainly the pocket on front is deeper and no more plastic grip near wheels (its fabric now). Other than that, it did well on my 2- week tour of the Hawaiin islands. Loved the color!

I love this bag. My husband and I both have one and it's been all over the world. I just wish Travelpro would upgrade the design of the interior compression straps. The back straps are sooooo short, they fall in the bag when you're packing and get buried. I've also had the plastic clasps break twice. Previous Travelpro designs are better. Just be aware that it's a great bag with really irritating straps inside.

Was looking for a lightweight, sturdy suitcase and this one fits the bill. Spacious inside considering the size, looks great.

I wanted a very light weight bag which could fit in the overhead storage bins. This is the bag which meets my requirements. Looks very well constructed and durable. Easy to lift and fits overhead.

I returned it. It's definitely way too big for a standard carry-on.

Great suitcase but pulling it is tough. I really wish I got the same suitcase but with 4 wheels. On vacation now and really regret it.Re views say it's easy to pull. I'm strong but don't kid yourself.

I didn't realize it is a two-wheeler. Appreciate the light weight, but not what I wanted. Keeping it to try it out this month to see if it works. I really dislike the logo on the handles. Terrible choice of font and quite tacky. I picked this color as it looked to be the least visible option.

It drives me nuts that there is no handle on the bottom of the suitcase. I am also concerned that some airline may decide it is too large to carry on.

Have had a Travelpro for years and got this as a replacement, especially for international travel. I didn't pay enough attention when purchasing because it only has 2 wheels, which makes it hard to maneuver. It also seems more bulky than my current bag. Am traveling right now and wish I had my old trusty bag.

This bag was almost a total winner with its lightness, big , versatile use front pocket, expandability, that its a rollerboard not a spinner, its sturdy padded handles...But there is only one side handle and it's 90 degrees off. If you have to carry the bag on its side, your wrist is twisted in an unsustainable position This is a change from past models where the side handle runs parallel to the height of the bag. In the parallel to the bag height orientation, it can still be used to help lift the bag into the over head bin AND be carried. Having side handles on both sides, running parallel to height of the bag would make this bag usable and perfect!

Generally ok. The handle doesn't go up and down smoothly...afraid it will break.

When I measured the width, it was wider than advertised.

Good quality materials but not designed to carry a briefcase on top - it all topples over.

This is, in my opinion, the perfect international carry-on - lightweight, durable and roomy. I really, really wanted to keep it. Unfortunately it had an extremely strong and absolutely horrible chemical odor that did not fade one iota in a week of being open to air and that gave everyone in my household a raging headache. I would buy it again in a heartbeat if I could get one without that pervasive, persistent odor. I am SO disappointed.

Not sure how this passed the sizer test for Lufthansa anyway, and probably all Star Alliance partners. It is too wide and too tall.