I bought this bag to replace a Travelpro Crew Roll Aboard that was at least 20 years old. I packed this little guy with everything I needed for 2 weeks in Europe. I had planned to check it but because of an airline booking error I had to carry it on a regional jet. I am an old woman and I was able to grab this bag by its top and side handles and slide it into the bin no problem. It rolls along upright on smooth surfaces, tips to roll over cobblestones and rough paths. The telescoping handle feels solid. I carried it on trains, checked it on three flights and an overnight bus. It looks good as new. I got the blue because it was a little cheaper and it is just enough different to stand out on the carousel.
I particularly like that both sides have full covered zippered compartments that eliminate the need for compression cubes.
I managed to get everything in that I packed for the trip plus a bottle of artisan gin, a bottle of grappa and a bottle of Croatian olive oil.
I looked at other bags but decided to reward Travelpro for the excellent service I got from my old Crew bag.
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 14.5 x 23 inches |
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| Item Weight | 6.3 pounds |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Travelpro |
| ASIN | B09RNF41BK |
| Item model number | 401229147 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,387 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #27 in Carry-On Luggage |
| Item Weight | 6.3 Pounds |
| Capacity Total | 46 Liters |
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Features & Benefits
Powerscope Lite Handle with Contour Grip
Lightweight yet sturdy PowerScope Lite handle locks in two positions (38” and 42.5”) to accommodate users of different heights and a Patented Contour Grip designed with rubberized touch points for a comfortable handhold and easier maneuvering.
TSA Lock & Expansion
Built-in lock allows TSA authorities to safely unlock and relock the bag for inspection when needed (default code set at 0-0-0). Roomy main compartment expands 2” to maximize packing capacity when needed.
100% Polycarbonate Hard Shell
Lightweight, 100% polycarbonate hard shell is engineered for impact-absorbing flexibility.
Features & Benefits
8 Spinner Wheels
8 Spinner wheels rotate 360°, providing superior maneuverability and a smooth glide in every direction
Recycled Interior Lining
Interior lining with H2O guard is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles to help reduce environmental waste.
Interior
Two zippered interior divider panels keep contents organized, separated, and secure
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| Weight | 6.1 lbs. | 6.3 lbs. | 8.5 lbs. | 10.1 lbs. |
| TSA Lock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expansion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sizing | Sizer bin tested to fit in the overhead bins of most major domestic airlines while allowing for more packing capacity | Sizer bin tested to fit in the overhead bins of most major domestic airlines while allowing for more packing capacity | Complies with published check-in size restrictions for nearly all major domestic airlines (62 linear inches) | Complies with published check-in size restrictions for nearly all major domestic airlines (62 linear inches) |
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| 100% Polycarbonate | ✓ | ✓ |
| TSA Lock | ✓ | ✓ |
| PowerScope Lite Handle, Two Positions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patented Contour Grip | ✓ | ✓ |
| Top/Side/Bottom Carry Handles | ✓ | ✓ |
| 100% Recycled Plastic Interior Lining | ✓ | X |
| Two Zippered Interior Divider Panels | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 Spinner Wheels | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistant Pocket | X | ✓ |
| USB Port | X | ✓ |
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Excellent Luggage except for the poor quality wheels
When we got home from Punta Cana in April 2023 my wife said: “Can you take a look the wheels on our suitcase, they look worn out”. We bought this luggage on Amazon in February 2022. In that 14-month period we used it probably about 4 to 5 times. Originally my wife had picked it out and asked me to look over for approval. I did a fast look and saw that it was rated 4.3 from over 1,000 reviews so I told her it looked pretty good so we bought it. I looked at the wheels after we got back from the last trip. Four of the 8t wheels still looked good but the other 4 were in a delaminated state with some rubber peeling off. One had a noticeable flat spot which looks like the wheel did not turn at one point. After seeing this, I went on Amazon and started looking at the reviews under 5 of 5 and the wheel issue was the most listed item as a shortcoming. I read that the suitcase is guaranteed for 1 year if you register it within 120 days of purchase. There wasn’t any registration info that came with it and we’d be over the limit by 2 months anyway. I looked on Amazon for many hours for replacement wheels. The only way to get double wheels is to purchase the whole assembly which includes the bracket that holds them to the suitcase. Unfortunately, they’re all generic and do not fit any particular brand. On our suitcase, the bracket would have to be the exact height because it fits into a recess and most brands of suitcases have recesses too but in varying heights. There’s a lot of assemblies available but they provide minimal information on the sizes and the mounting holes of the brackets weren’t there on some and the ones that did, where mostly 4 screws and ours is 5 screws. The ones that had 5 screws where in different locations than ours and I had zero confidence that getting an assembly one would fit ours. Even if the original Travelpro wheels were available, there’s no way I would use them unless they had improved the quality of the wheels. Then I started looking at just buying the wheels alone. There are many sizes but I found one that would fit w/o hitting the wheel holder at the top or the sides of the wheel carrier. On Amazon I bought two bags of “OwnMy 50 x 18mm Set of 4 Luggage Suitcase Replacement Wheels, Rubber Swivel Caster Wheels Bearings Repair Kits”. Unfortunately, all the axles than come with the wheels are intended for single wheels at the 4 corners and not double wheels at the 4 corners. They come with two different lengths of axles but they’re nowhere close to being long enough to put double wheels. I was confident that I could make my own longer axles, so I ordered 4 sets that came in his week. These wheels are a very hard rubber vs. the oringal ones that were a soft rubber so I suspect that they’ll last a lot longer.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023Size: Compact Carry On 20-InchColor: Ensign BlueVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024Size: Compact Carry On 20-InchColor: Ensign BlueVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025
- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025Size: Carry On 21-InchColor: ChampagneVerified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
- HLReviewed in Singapore on July 18, 2024
Superb
Size: Checked Medium 25-InchColor: Metallic SilverVerified Purchase
Very nice looking luggage and the wheel is super smooth to push around.HLSuperb
Reviewed in Singapore on July 18, 2024
Hope it can last long!
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- GordbergReviewed in Canada on August 5, 2022
Great Quality, Crisp Looking, & Perfect Size for Carry-On Only Travel!
Size: Carry On 21-InchColor: Slate GreenVerified Purchase
Purchased my 21” Maxlite Air specifically to make the switch to Carry-On Only air travel. Had just returned from nearly 3 weeks in France and due to airline chaos in summer 2022 we went carry on only. My wife had a small roller but I had 40L Patagonia Black Hole Duffel which was great but a pain to lug through airports.GordbergGreat Quality, Crisp Looking, & Perfect Size for Carry-On Only Travel!
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2022
The Maxlite gives me the same capacity, in a very lightweight hard sided 4-wheel roller. Super high quality and bang for your buck, consistent with all the reviews I had read. Also gives the option to expand it 2” in depth if you wanted to do some shopping and then check the bag on way home. I’ll update my review after our next trip this fall but it is ALL a question of capacity for me so I did a packing test-run.
I’m a slim shorter guy (small shirts, 29/30 pants, size 7 shoes) so judge accordingly about quantities. But as per photo attached, I determined the max I can bring as: 8-10 tees/polos, 6-7 button-up shirts, 1 light sweater, 4-5 shorts/swim trunks, 4-5 pants, 1 blazer, 2 jackets, 3 belts, 10 underwear, 12 socks, 2 pairs of shoes and 1 pair of sandals. That includes what I wear on the plane (jeans, tee, sweater, jacket, 1 of the pairs of shoes). But everything else went in the suitcase, along with sunglasses, lint roller and electric razor…and that is NOT expanded. That’s up to 18 tops…and therefore 18 outfits, making Carry-On only a totally realistic option for ANY length of trip, especially if you had a Vrbo or Airbnb with laundry. I will add a third pair of shoes in my small daypack “personal item” along with my toiletries and electronics.
So it had surprising capacity and was still very lightweight when full. The right hand side that has the handle beneath has less space kind of in 3 little channels, so pack accordingly with shoes etc slotted in between.
The Maxlite Air 21” was below all the carry on dimensions for all airlines I checked and I looked at pretty much all the Canadian, American, and European carriers, including discount ones like Easyjet and Ryanair.
I’m officially converted to traveling light…and the TravelPro seems to be the perfect fit to make it a more comfortable walk through airports or along city streets. Again will update after my first trip…but hope the above info is useful for anyone who (like me) was very hesitant to ditch the checked luggage.
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- David EvansReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2024
Robust and big
Size: Checked Large 28-InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase - april rainReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2024
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Size: Checked Medium 25-InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase
