Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Luggage With 4 Spinner Wheels, Lightweight Suitcase, Men and Women, Slate Green, Carry-on 21-Inch, Maxlite 5

I purchased a Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable suitcase in a beautiful, bright blue. I have used it twice and, since it is larger, I have checked it twice. After my 1st trip, the handle started to stick each time I tried to pull it up or push it back down. I reached out to Travelpro and, although the person I spoke with said that she thought the issue would be covered under warranty, when I went to the authorized repair shop suggested by Travelpro I was told that it's not a manufacturer's warranty and will not be covered (repair shop said that the airline caused the problem). Repair shop said that the frame is slightly bent but I can't even see that it's bent with the naked eye. After such limited use, I can't believe that Travelpro would essentially take no ... MoreI purchased a Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable suitcase in a beautiful, bright blue. I have used it twice and, since it is larger, I have checked it twice. After my 1st trip, the handle started to stick each time I tried to pull it up or push it back down. I reached out to Travelpro and, although the person I spoke with said that she thought the issue would be covered under warranty, when I went to the authorized repair shop suggested by Travelpro I was told that it's not a manufacturer's warranty and will not be covered (repair shop said that the airline caused the problem). Repair shop said that the frame is slightly bent but I can't even see that it's bent with the naked eye. After such limited use, I can't believe that Travelpro would essentially take no responsibility for a poorly designed product. The suitcase looks brand new and the inside frame does not look bent so I can't really blame the airline. I'm disappointed and now realize that the "warranty" is mainly used for marketing and Travelpro does not stand behind its products. The zipper also sticks on the outside pocket and repair person said that also is not a manufacturer defect and is also not covered. So what exactly is covered? If the company does not stand behind a nearly new product, next time I will purchase from Briggs and Riley.

I just returned from traveling abroad for 6 weeks with the Maxlite® 5 26" Medium Check-In Expandable Rollaboard. I traded in my 5 year old IT bag for the Maxlight thinking it might be a little more durable, while still somewhat light. I went back and forth between the rollaboard with slightly more space and the spinner option with slightly less interior space and I believe I made the wrong choice. For me, the rollaboard style was a pain to deal with. We also had to lug it through some aggressive cobblestone in Rovinj and gravel parking lots in Ljubljana - in fairness, only "off road" luggage would have worked in those situations.My partner and I do more slow travel (4-6 week long trips) and I prefer light luggage so I can fit more in when bumping up against the ... MoreI just returned from traveling abroad for 6 weeks with the Maxlite® 5 26" Medium Check-In Expandable Rollaboard. I traded in my 5 year old IT bag for the Maxlight thinking it might be a little more durable, while still somewhat light. I went back and forth between the rollaboard with slightly more space and the spinner option with slightly less interior space and I believe I made the wrong choice. For me, the rollaboard style was a pain to deal with. We also had to lug it through some aggressive cobblestone in Rovinj and gravel parking lots in Ljubljana - in fairness, only "off road" luggage would have worked in those situations.My partner and I do more slow travel (4-6 week long trips) and I prefer light luggage so I can fit more in when bumping up against the 50lb checked bag weight limits.The Maxlite brand, while heavier than my IT bag, also feels more durable, offering slightly more protection for souvenirs (glass jars and bottles) on the way home. I got the green color and it looks pretty beat up after 6 weeks on the road. Between the rollaboard and the spinner, feel like the extra space wasn't worth the ordeal of having to pull my luggage behind me. Lesson learned.I feel like the price was pretty fair for what you get and I got it on sale. I would be willing to pay a little more for more ethically made, durable lightweight luggage that will last me 10 years.

The Maxlite Medium Check-in Explandable 25” suitcase is very high quality! I am disabled and was easily able to maneuver the suitcase while using my wheelchair. I especially like that the handle has two positions and that it is extremely heavy duty. When pulling the suitcase on two wheels using the fully extended handle, it held strong and did not feel like it would break or bend. Other suitcases I’ve used have cheap flimsy handles that bend when they are extended. This one does not do that as it is extremely high quality! The wheels roll very smoothly and effortlessly, even on carpet. I stuffed this thing full and still had plenty of room. I didn’t have to use the expanded zipper though. I like all of the compartments for putting my small items. The only thing I ... MoreThe Maxlite Medium Check-in Explandable 25” suitcase is very high quality! I am disabled and was easily able to maneuver the suitcase while using my wheelchair. I especially like that the handle has two positions and that it is extremely heavy duty. When pulling the suitcase on two wheels using the fully extended handle, it held strong and did not feel like it would break or bend. Other suitcases I’ve used have cheap flimsy handles that bend when they are extended. This one does not do that as it is extremely high quality! The wheels roll very smoothly and effortlessly, even on carpet. I stuffed this thing full and still had plenty of room. I didn’t have to use the expanded zipper though. I like all of the compartments for putting my small items. The only thing I would change is adding more unique colors so that it will stand out more from all of the others.