Travelpro Maxlite 5 21″ Carry-On Expandable Spinner Review (2 Weeks of Use)

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0:00 Intro
0:21 External Features
3:15 Fit Notes
4:15 Secondary Compartments
7:21 Main Compartment
11:50 Outro
We like the ergonomic feel of the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21″ Carry-On Expandable Spinner's handle and dig its straightforward organization; we can see why flight attendants choose this bag.
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[@venuschild5354]

I noticed flight crew using this brand a few years back and bought a smaller 19” spinner, which has turned into my normal carry-on for domestic and international trips. I noticed I started to need a bit more space for longer trips, and since I’m part of Team Carry-On Only, I literally bought this same 21” three days ago. I love that it’s so light and the wheels are so smooth. In four years, the 19” still looks brand new. Glad Pack Hacker also likes this Maxlite bag!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 -Eric

[@chelsabrinkman417]

It looks like there is an extra inch or so of packable space between the bottom wheels. Is that correct?

[@MoroccAnglish]

I am looking into this suitcase and also a few samsonites (Saire LTE, Lineate DLX). How has been your experience? I checked a TravelPro bag at a local Macy's but it looked a bit smaller.

[@venuschild5354]

@@chelsabrinkman417 Correct! That's where I normally pack my shoes/flip flops.

[@venuschild5354]

@@MoroccAnglish So far, so good. I prefer Maxlites because of their quality, and being lightweight so I can pack more, easily stow it in overhead bins, and carry it up flights of stairs or if I'm walking on cobblestone streets.

[@monicamuller9215]

I love my Travelpro luggage. It super light and durable. It survived without any issues or damage during my 3 weeek trip to Germany!!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 -Eric

[@lynnleipold2617]

I love Travelpro luggage. Because it’s so light I can actually pack this with clothing and lift it into the overhead bin. I am a 78 year old woman.

[@SkyDawg108]

Great review. The most thorough of all the reviews I've seen on this item. Thanks!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching! 😃 -Eric

[@choochtoons9098]

Couldn’t agree more. Kudos and TYSM

[@bunnypop6018]

I have the Maxlite 4 and it's my favourite carry-on luggage because it ticks a lot of boxes, namely being lightweight and expandable. The wheels on my Tumi and Briggs & Riley disintegrated during the travel ban in 2020-2021 but not my Travelpro

[@CigarAttache]

I’m looking for a replacement to my 5yr old Osprey Ozone wheeled bag. Enjoyed your review. Thank you

[@petercrosby4980]

Looking at the comments/ratings on Amazon I found an abundance of negative ones regarding the handle quickly being stuck and the wheels deteriorating. They all were dated within the last year. I know the comments are subject to manipulation and wonder if fans of this site have had different experiences recently. Thanks.

[@seaspeaktome9167]

Great practical review! Thank you.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@DiddlyD-xx2ih]

Thanks for covering a wheel option. Some of us viewers are too old for backpacking.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching! 😃 -Eric

[@youcanthide004]

Travelpro... Best Bang for the Buck‼

[@TrumpetGapper]

I used this luggage for about two years. This is a FANTASTIC review of this piece of luggage. Highly recommend especially for those who are on a budget. The light weight of this piece is also very light. I have since switched to a different company but I recommend this to lots of travelers. You can find a compression topper that is designed for a different Travel Pro piece but it does work for this to help with those compression straps not always working great for packing cubes. I would also agree that I never liked the handle and it moving. It created a lot of stress on my wrist which I didn’t like.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 -Eric

[@margaritasmirnova]

What brand did you switch to?

[@TrumpetGapper]

@@margaritasmirnova Tumi

[@jacobharris2373]

Phenomenal reveiw, I am actually on a trip and my Samsonite luggage handle broke I had to carry all my luggage through the airport(s) which was pretty lame I ordered this off Amazon through pinch (sorry I saw this reveiw after I purchased otherwise would of used your affiliate link 😢) I travel alot and looking for a new brand the two past Samsonites I have ordered have both broke everyone speaks highly of them but I think they are junk or don't travel enough to relize that. Thanks for the detailed review looking forward to not carrying all my luggage back home. Wanted to make sure to like and leave a comment for the algorithm, thank you very much! I have subscribed and will use your links for future travel needs. Thank you

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@dawnmcelligott1334]

I normally one bag Travel with a pack but there are times where I’ll use a roller luggage piece which is this travel pro. I have never had any issues and highly recommend it as a good durable option

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 -Eric

[@R.Es1]

Is it 21 inches from the bottom of the wheels up or not including the wheels?

[@Ben-dk6is]

very nice review,👍

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@aromanstuff]

question: you say in the video that this bag fits most airline carryon requirements, but on your website’s page for this bag, it says it only fits 3% of airline requirements. which is it?

[@sandiwilliamson2764]

What are your thoughts on the verse pack compared to this one.

[@jstanovic]

How is the zipper on the mesh pocket? I have the next size up Travelpro and it comes off track. Other than that, i am happy with my purchase and am looking for a new carry on.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@Dubl3R]

Where did u get ur hoodie?

[@AK-by4gp]

How many days of clothing can it take for a solo trip

[@hellokittyprincess4l]

Leaning towards being interested in travelpro suitcases, but am a bit disappointed that there aren't any TSA locks already on the suitcase. Are there any alternatives suitcases that closely match this one but have TSA locks included?

[@PackHacker2]

Check out our Best Carry On Luggage for Travel post! 😃 packhacker.com/blog/general/best-carry-on-luggage/

[@ccurrivan]

The more expensive Platinum Elite version has locks built in.

[@Sakurasan2023]

🎉🎉

[@vinhhang1558]

It seems like the dimensions are bigger than allowable (22x14x9). I just wonder if airline will ever give us any issues with this bag?

[@lindab5789]

Foreign airlines and some U.S. budget airlines may have a problem with the size. They tend to be stricter than the large, domestic carriers.

[@hrtazelaar]

I loved this line until I needed to replace the wheels, it was after warranty, and the way they are designed makes it almost impossible to do yourself. They have instructions on their website that don't apply to the maxlite. There's no interior zipper so you can't get the wheel off without cutting the interior lining, unlike other models. Very disappointed because I wanted this to last.