Maxlite® 5 Medium Check-In Rollaboard®

Overall, I like how lightweight and sturdy this suitcase feels, and I really appreciate the flexibility of the soft-sided design. My two concerns are the practicality of the two-wheel design at this size and its performance in heavy rain. I specifically chose the two-wheel design to reduce the risk of wheel damage. After traveling with it, however, I found that two wheels are not as convenient on a suitcase this size. At airports, I often wanted to move it just a few inches while keeping it upright, but I had to tilt it every time. For a larger suitcase like this, four wheels might be more practical. I do really like the soft-sided design. It makes it easy to add or remove items without fully opening the suitcase. My biggest concern was the rain. After heavy rain at my connecting airport, the suitcase arrived very wet, and a few items inside were soaked. I had no liquids packed that could have leaked, so I suspect rainwater may have seeped in. Interestingly, most of the contents stayed completely dry.

I've enjoyed this medium size Travelpro suitcase for about 4 years. My husband decided that this size was something he wanted for our next trip. It works great for longer excursions while leaving plenty of room for any extras you might purchase while exploring the world! It's very light and I highly recommend it.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE BRING MORE 2 WHEEL LUGGAGE BACK! I am taking a month long trip and feel this bag is certainly big enough, and light enough and was the only 2 wheel option you have. However, I'm already guessing the top handle will be torn off by the airline. Travelpro and SwissGear used to have a study frame, and the handles were mounted with more than about a 3 inch section f the handles grommeted to the frame. I've already had 2 handles torn off with the last two pieces of luggage after only 2 trips. As a precaution, I took this to a shop and they added an extra grommet to keep the handle on securely. I'll keep you posted after trip. But when you are pulling luggage over cobbled streets, the 2 wheel is the best option as they are more recessed.