Travelpro Unisex-Adult Bold Softside Expandable Rollaboard Upright Luggage, Olive/Black, Checked-Large 28-Inch

Just received my Travelpro medium luggage today and I love it! It seems to be very well made and is very sturdy when filled to the brim and it rolls great. I had my doubts about the ease of pulling it when packed to 50 lbs but it pulls just like if it was empty. It doesn't fall forward when fully packed. I tested it on the cobblestone like patio and on carpet and on tile, no change. I love all the handles on it and it holds a lot more than it looks. It's really nice looking too, I got the blue/black. I bought this for my trip to Europe next year but I will be using it on all my travels. It seemed a little pricy but I've spent a lot more on various Samsonite luggage and there's no comparison. So I think it's worth it to spend the extra money up front and have a reliable sturdy suitcase.

Travelpro is one of the (very few) luggage manufacturers that makes roll-aboard bags with two sturdy wheels, versus the un-explicable industry trend toward those stupid and fragile spinner wheels that are largely useless once you want to wheel the bag outside of an airport's smooth floors. (try those spinners to wheel a packed bag on a cobblestone street sometime...). For that reason alone, this bag is superior to most midrange luggage. But there's more - like many Travelpro models, this has a zippered liner, built in pockets, and straps for holding things in place. Because it is not a "clamshell" with the main zipper down the middle, you can actually use it on the typical suitcase rack that hotels provide in every room - the lid is on top and you can open/ use the bag with the lid standing up. Has an RFID protected side pocket, two ball-bearing wheels (which can be replaced with indestructible skateboard wheels when needed), and a pull handle protected with a zippered pocket. It also has two exterior straps that will take pressure off of the main zipper when the bag is packed full. Travelpro bags are the go-to brand for Airline employees who travel frequently. They maximize carrying capacity while fitting in tight overhead bins. My wife loves this bag as the blue/black coloring makes it much easier to spot in a sea of black bags at baggage claim. I can recommend this bag as a good value for the money, and good functionality when moving around, especially when traveling on trains, subways, etc.

This luggage has now survived two international airline trips and done well. It has excellent capacity. The wet pocket inside the lid is very handy for damp items. There is another pocket inside the lid for other small items that you don't want to submerge under the other items. The zippers appear to be robust. The ability to unzip and expand the capacity is handy. Saves refolding dirty laundry when packing to return! And it has straps to help compress the luggage and take strain off the zippers.

Good two-wheeled bag with a few flaws. Been traveling with the 22” carryon as my primary bag for over a month: planes, trains, automobiles, cobbled streets, & stairs. It’s capacious, durable, has built-in riveted straps, rolls well. I’ve concerns about the extendable handle holding up, but no problems thus far. Things I wish were different: 1. Two of the interior pockets use a wide mesh material that’s prone to snagging. Would have been better to use a finer mesh that still allowed for ventilation & visual assessment. 2. The front exterior pockets lack any means of securing their zippers with locks or carabiners. 3. The innermost front exterior pocket is lined with microfiber for delicate electronics, but again can’t be secured. I also found it too small for a 10” tablet in a slim case. 4. At 22.5”, it’s slightly over the carryon limits for United & several other major carriers. Budget airlines will certainly make you check it. If you’re confident of seat upgrades or choosing early boarding, this may not be an issue. 5. The zippered expansion/compression feature is so small as to be pointless. In summation, this is a practical soft-sided carryon that should withstand long term abuse at half the cost of luxury brand luggage. Could be improved with a few minor changes.

I bought this piece of luggage for a one month trip, 2 weeks of which were traveling to 4 different locations in Japan. I’ve typically used a backpack but was looking for something to pull on wheels (and not those spinners that can get sheared off by baggage handlers.) I was a little hesitant at first due to some of the reviews but this seemed to be my best option. Excellent choice! This is one of the most perfect carryon bags I’ve used over many decades. The zippers perform perfectly and the side cinch straps do their job well. Ignore the comments of people who had difficulty with those particular items - they are not a problem. Plenty of room for a 2 plus week traveling as you do not need a humongous suitcase to travel. If you stay in hotels in Japan and other Asian countries you don’t want anything bigger as many hotel rooms are small and navigating large luggage on planes, trains and other public transportation is a nuisance. I’ll be interested to see how this weathers traveling over the next several years but I see nothing in the design or materials that suggest there will be problems. The price is extremely reasonable for the quality of this bag so if you’re looking for something that meets airline carryon metrics and can pack lots of your stuff while surviving baggage handlers (when a small plane has little/no carry on space), buy this bag.

Love this suitcase! I rarely write reviews, but I wanted to share my experience. I choose the medium size which was plenty big for my 11 day Alaskan cruise. The suitcase is already lightweight, and the medium size was perfect so I did not pack too much. I had plenty of leftover room, which was very helpful keeping the suitcase light and manageable. The outside pockets had plenty of room for a pair of hiking shoes, and flip-flops. The inside pocket for items that could leak or spill was the perfect size and I had plenty of room left over there as well. The rolling wheels were very sturdy and strong and they really do look like rollerblade wheels. I rolled the suitcase over many obstacles, including railroad tracks, and it was super easy to manage.

I bought this specifically for a trip from US to Malaysia. I needed a bag bigger than my usual that would hold ~10 days worth of clothes, a couple changes of shoes, and some souvenirs. Here's what I liked for those deciding: - I prefer rollaboards to spinners, so this one manuevered through airports exactly as I wanted. The upright handle felt like it would hold up; so did the wheels. In fact, the construction overall feels well-done. - The color is purple with sunshine yellow lining. It's neither garish, nor overly feminine and in fact, it's fair to say it's a little rugged in style, even. The visibility and rarity of the purple gave me an advantage on the luggage carousel--my bag stood out vs. the sea of basic, utilitarian bags. - I was prepared for rough handling as I flew from Dallas to Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur, but you know what? Not only did my bag arrive intact (zippers and all), it didn't even look particularly dirty or scuffed. It will eventually not look new anymore, but it took a beating better than I expected. - It didn't tip easily. I hate it when bags tip from the upright. I'm not saying it won't, but it seems relatively well-balanced/weighted, if that's a thing. - I packed for twelve days and never had to open the expander zippers. I've never been known as a light packer and am more an over-stuffer. I was delighted to have that much room. Good organizer pockets/compartments. Keep in mind though--it's generous curves mean this baby is too big to go unchecked, so keep that in mind. I read a BUNCH of reviews on this site and e bags before making up my mind to own this. It's my first Travelpro, but I'm sold on that line now and it won't be my last. I'm so glad I bought it. Highly recommended and happy travels.

I travel a lot. Most people would say too much and most of the time I would agree. Five trips in February is a bit out of control, especially, when some of them are a week or over. Suitcases get beat up and airlines certainly don’t treat them with care. My large suitcase came off the belt missing a wheel and looking like it had been dragged through the winter slush. Despite it being a fairly new and a name brand suitcase, there was no way to fix it. I was told by the manufacturer that they did not sell replacement wheels and you could only buy them online in bulk from the wheel manufacturer. So I was left high and dry with another impending long trip. After searching and searching online I decided on Travelpro Bold 2-wheel model (I also now have the 4-wheel model, but that’s a story for a different review - it’s also great.). I went with the 2-wheel model, since the one that I had just lost a wheel on was 4-wheel style. After nearly a year of use, this is my favorite suitcase. The suitcase has held up extremely well and looks just as good as when it first arrived and usually my suitcases look dead after 3 months. The 2-wheels make it easy to maneuver and it is extremely durable. While there are advantages to having 4 wheels, like if you have another bag you want to stack on top of your suitcase, I find the 2-wheels are easier to pull behind you if your walking long distances. The suitcase has great pockets and dividers, and the expansions is perfect for when you need to fit in just one more thing. The build quality of the Travelpro Bold series is beyond any other suitcase that I have owned. I have colleagues that have some of the other suitcases from Travelpro and the Bold line seems better made and designed. These suitcases are well worth the money and I am almost hoping one of my small suitcases dies, so I can get the smaller version.