Maxlite 5 Rolling Under Seat Bag

I travel a lot, air, boat, car and train. I have specific luggage for the travel, but this bag fits all needs. I have used Travel Pro bags for about 30 years, and I have had no issues with their quality and durability. This 15" travel is perfect for a 2-3 day trip. I can fit a pair of shoes, 2 pair of pants, 4 shirts, 1 dress shirt and a medium pull over. I can also fit a shaving kit and some small electronics like cords, 8" tablet, belts and ties if needed. I also use this in conjunction with a travel backpack that provides additional days, but for purpose of this review, the travel handle is durable enough to hold backpack through the airport. The main compartment is versatile depending of using as a sole travel piece or additional. The two side pockets are great for small items for easy access during travel or a water bottle. The front pocket has compartments for charging cables and other small electronics. There is also a detachable shower compartment for toiletries. The wheels are well constructed and provide smooth roller travel on almost any hard surface including cobble stone. My wife has the same case and uses it for her shoes, show items and additional electronics. She also uses it with her 22" carry on and it fits nice on that with the built in strap for additional security. This is a light bag, and easy to move around, up or done stairs or just rolling along.

Love this suitcase. I’m a flight attendant and I carry this everywhere with me. Fits under most seats. All the pockets keep me organized and I really like that you can unzip it and see all of your stuff. Holds a lot of stuff.

I think I’ve had this carry-on traveler about a year? It’s been on 7 or 8 trips with me and still going strong. When I take my trips, I load it up with all of my carry-on items. It has a main section in the middle which is great for things you may want if you have a long flight or lay-overs like a neck pillow, books, neck fan, an extra set of undergarments, then there is a slot for small personal hygiene travel size products, and an another section that’s like a hidden deep pocket with a Velcro strap. There is also a front section for chargers and small miscellaneous items like sani-wipes. And there are two side pockets big enough for a 16 oz water bottle or a few bottles of medication/vitamins. I only wish there were two pair of wheels rather than one pair but I like it a lot and I hope it lasts for another 4 or 5 years (or longer).

You cannot go wrong with this brand, they're solid, sturdy and maneuver well. I bought this as my 'personal item carry on' to fit under the seat in front. It fits very nicely with extra space around it. I did buy another brand first and was dismayed that the interior section separator was sewn in, it was not removable. That didn't suit my needs so it was returned. This one, however, has a separator that snaps in place (on a hanger, with waterproof section for toiletries). I didn't need this so it has been unsnapped and removed. The interior has a lot of space. There's 3 outer zipper compartments, one deep one on each side and the one on the front. I was disappointed that the top section, directly under the brand logo, doe not open/no zipper. This is a section that I REALLY miss as there's one there on my larger matching carry on suitcase and it would have been perfect for smaller items (like breath mints/lipgloss etc). I wish that section was there. The other negative, for me, is that in the front zippered section, there's what could be described as 2 cell phone pockets, that are netted. It's one big netted area with stitching down the middle so it's 2 smaller sections. My phone, in the cover, does not fit there. Neither does my passport. This seems to be a wasted space/opportunity to be able to store something here. I wish the stitching wasn't down the middle. I may see if I can remove that stitching to make it useful. In all, I do love this little suitcase, but there are a few things I would change in the design.

This is great for anyone like me who doesn’t want to use a backpack for flying anymore. I used it for a southwest flight (2025) and was surprised it fit easily under the seat with room to spare on both sides. This made me happy because I had left the side pockets empty, in case it was hard to fit under the seat. So on the way back I was able to fill both sides with stuff, and still easily get it underneath. It’s easy to pull out during a flight because of the wheels. (I’m small, don’t have long legs tho). I love that it has the two things on the bottom across from the wheels so it stands up well on its own. Zippers seem good. Handle works fine. Easy to pick up with the top handles if necessary. I love that taking it in the bathroom I don’t have to hang a heavy backpack from a hook. And then lean over the sink with a big backpack on my back. It just stands on its own not touching the floor. New southwest plane on the way back - 737 Max 8. It still fit under the seat, but I couldn’t push it back as far as the other plane, because they’ve got the emergency pack sticking out under there, instead of it being within the seat. So it’s not as tall of a space. Annoying, but still worked. It just didn’t go completely under. No idea how it works for any other airline at this point. But there’s always overhead if it doesn’t fit. And it’s smaller than most carryon bags that go up there. In delighted that it worked because I’m done with backpacks and don’t like to put stuff in overhead because I’m 5’2”. I felt light rolling it through the airport.

As a flight attendant, this is my FAVORITE purchase!!! I use this as a "turn" bag or as a "day trip" bag and it fits all of my essentials, its very light weight, easy to roll, has a lot of space (pockets, sections, and dividers). Worth the price!!!

I have a love-hate relationship with this bag. When it arrived, I loved it. It's much more lightweight than the bag I was replacing, and I like the styling and color. It rolls well either pushing or pulling when fully loaded. As I started packing, I liked it a little less. The compartment on the top (in the front) doesn't hold as much as I thought it would from the picture. There's another pocket on the flap inside, but it's also quite small. The problem is that these two compartments kind of "share" a space. Putting anything in the front pocket made it difficult to put much in the interior pocket. On the plus side, the main interior space holds a decent amount. I was able to put a change of clothes, including a pair of shoes, inside, plus my essentials for the flight and all of my "can't live without" stuff that I don't pack in a checked bag. Even though I totally loaded this baby up, it still fit under the seat in front of me on my international flight (window seat). The problem was getting it there and accessing it. Flying in seats with 31" pitch, I really had trouble getting the bag angled right so it would slide under the seat because it totally filled the space between the seat in front of me and my seat. There was no room for my legs, so I had to push the bag under the seat while I was sitting in the seat next to mine -- awkward. Once the bag was in place, it was not coming out again until the end of the flight, so access to anything in it was very limited. While getting to the things in the outside pocket wasn't that bad, accessing the inner pocket was a pain. And because that exterior pocket is so small, I was without a lot of the things I'd hoped to have access to during my 12 hour flight. It came with a small hanging bag that I didn't really have any use for, so left that out. I did appreciate that it came with a registration card that could be scanned with a phone. Really quick and easy to register. The handle telescopes and is adjustable to several different lengths. For reference, the tablet in my photos is a Kindle Fire and the paperback is one of those old 1970s paperbacks (smaller than most modern paperbacks). Overall, I think this would make a very good bag for someone who was planning to either put it in the overhead and forget about it, or put it under their seat but didn't need anything out of it during the flight. But if you're looking for something you can access much during a flight, this isn't the bag for you. On my return trip, I ended up putting my Kindle, etc. in a shoulder bag and checking this. I'm giving it to my daughter.

We bought a Travelpro crew classic check bag and we love the wheels and quality. Solid stitching, good layout and overall a 5 star product. I wanted to get one of the small bags and they only use 2 wheels, not 4 like a spinner. Why pay for the crew classic when the maxlite is the same quality? The color isn't exactly the same, but it fits well on the spinner and saves about $80.

Got confused because the product title in products lists reads Maxlite 5, but once you open the product details page, it’s all about Crew 10. I wanted bigger one, but got smaller one (I’m still not sure which is which) right before my flight, so I don’t have time to return it. Well…

Muy conveniente como maleta para subir en la cabina del avión (carry on). Tiene ruedas para que no lo cargues en tu hombro y su jaladera es suficientemente larga, que no tienes que ir inclinado para jalarla. Tiene muy buen espacio para un par de pantalones y un par de camisas, cosméticos y toiletries y por supuesto tu laptop o tablet. Además con dos bolsillos laterales que sirven para tus lentes y tu celular. En la cabina del avión cabe debajo del asiento de manera que llevas tus cosas a la mano todo el tiempo.

Bought this for my wife as a carry on option instead of using a handbag. The main considerations were the size and having wheels. It fits under an airplane seat really easily and you can access it without much trouble while it’s stashed under the seat. So far, it seems to have good build quality and is great value for money. The only thing is the wheels don’t swivel but given the price point, it’s not an issue.

It really does fit and slide well under plane seats

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