Travelpro
Safe pickWon best overall in both carry-on and checked testing
- For
- Most travelers who want bags that last
- Watch out
- Heavier than most; flagship carry-on is slightly oversized
- Top pick
Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner
$300–390From a typical sale price to full price. The official site shows today's price.
- For
- Frequent trips of up to a week
- Why this one
- Toughest here; 23.5 in tall, slightly over, but sizer-tested for major US airlines
Platinum Elite Medium Check-In Spinner
$400–450From a typical sale price to full price. The official site shows today's price.
- For
- One- to two-week trips with a checked bag
- Why this one
- Same tough line in a size under the 62-inch limit
Maxlite 5 Carry-On Spinner
$130–160From a typical sale price to full price. The official site shows today's price.
- For
- Travelers who want the lightest bag
- Why this one
- Much lighter and cheaper, but not as rugged
Sources and verification
Products last verified Nov 2026.
- Outdoor Gear Lab: The Best Carry-On Luggage (hands-on test, updated July 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- Outdoor Gear Lab: The Best Luggage, checked bags (hands-on test, updated July 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- Outdoor Gear Lab: Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-inch Spinner review (2022) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- Rick Steves Travel Forum: owners on Travelpro bags after years of use (2019) (opens in new tab) · Long-term owners · checked Oct 2026
- Travelpro: Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026
- Travelpro: Platinum Elite Medium Check-In Spinner (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026
- Travelpro: carry-on luggage and prices (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026