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

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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[woffi]

I bought one after watching this video, and I'm really happy with it - just took my first little trip with it.

[venuschild]

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!

[monicamuller]

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

[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.

[bunnypop]

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

[lynnleipold]

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.

[petercrosby]

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.

[DiddlyD-xxih]

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

[SkyDawg]

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

[jacobharris]

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

[CigarAttache]

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

[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?

[dawnmcelligott]

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

[freedomhasbeentaken]

Awesome review and I love the Bellroy wallet

[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.

[qlnzky]

I just ordered two 25" suitcases and it turns out our green model has a build in lock for the main compartment zipper. Our black model does not.

[vinhhang]

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

[Pattymelt]

Hi. Can you help me figure out how to unlock the zippers on the TSA lock. I just got the bag and the zippers are stuck in the lock which is at 000. Thsnks❤

[Kered-]

What kind of packing cubes are those? Thanks

[sascha]

Nice Vessis, those are the best shoes! 😄