Travelpro Unisex-Adult Bold-Softside Expandable Rollaboard Upright Luggage, Grey/Black, Checked-Medium 25-Inch

The name brand speaks for itself. Color is awesome. AND it’s very easy to pick out on the belt if you check it. The wheels are durable. The zippers are easy to use. You can stuff a lot into this suitcase. There’s plenty of room. It’s easy to roll. The packed suitcase is easy to roll and lift, if need be. The handle is the right height for a 5’10” person. I’ve had my eye on this for a while and finally caved and bought it. It’s also easy to clean. This is a keeper.

The Travelpro Bold 22" Rollaboard measurements are right at the maximum allowable carry-on dimensions I have seen for many airlines. The Bold 22" Rollaboard will give you the most storage space you can get with a carry-on.When it comes to luggage, I tend to prefer the 2-wheel upright versions to the 4-wheel spinner versions. For me, the two wheels are more protected, and less likely to get snapped off or damaged during travel and baggage handling. 2-wheel upright luggage will also tend to be more stable on lightly sloped surfaces. I have never had any issues with maneuverability with my previous 2-wheel upright luggage.The Bold 22" Rollaboard sits perfectly vertical and is very stable when resting on the wheels and bottom support bar. As long as the weight of the items loaded inside the carry-on are reasonably balanced front-to-back, there should not be any issues with the carry-on tipping over in either direction. However, if you hang a purse or other luggage over the handles that extends over the front of the Bold carry-on, you may run into stability issues depending on how heavy that purse/luggage is (the same would be true when using a spinner-style carry-on).The Travelpro Bold 22" Rollaboard frame is solidly constructed. There are three rugged, securely attached cloth handles positioned in convenient locations for lifting.The Bold 22" is lighter than my smaller Eagle Creek carry-on that it is replacing. The aluminum pull-out handle feels like it may not be quite as sturdy as my much older luggage, but it could just be that lighter and still sturdy materials have been developed over the last 20 years. The pull-out handle has a zippered cover for protection, and I will be sure to zip this up if I need to hand the carry-on to the baggage handlers at the gate.There are two zipper styles:- There is one sturdier style zipper that has thicker pull tabs and the metal hoops for TSA locks.- The rest of the zippers have smaller teeth and smaller pull tabs. They still seem sturdy and zip smoothly, but they are not as large. These zippers are for the multiple exterior and interior compartments. They don't have the metal hoops for TSA locks, but you might be able to fit a TSA cable lock through the zipper pull tab holes (keep in mind, though, you might damage the pull tabs or zipper if the lock gets pulled hard)I really appreciate all the different storage areas available in this carry-on!Inside the main luggage area there two additional mesh pockets and one waterproof storage pocket. There are three external zippered pockets for easy access on the aircraft. One pocket is located on the back for holding your cell phone or car keys (But not both, unless you love to get your phone screen scratched!)Note: The Bold's "tablet" external storage pocket is designed for smaller tablets, and won't hold screen sizes larger than 11". The Travelpro website gives a list of example tablets that are or are not compatible with the carry-on.Note that while the Bold 22" Rollaboard has "expandable" capability, it really doesn't get you much more space - maybe an inch or so of additional depth. This is a feature that you will probably rarely use.Overall, I am very satisfied and impressed with the Travelpro Bold 22" Rollaboard construction and design. I had to search through a lot of luggage online before deciding on the Travelpro Bold line. I picked this up on sale, so it was a nice bonus!

Bought this bag to replace my 22” roller board that has come to the end of it’s very long life. I needed a carry-on size bag that is lightweight and roomy. On first glance, this bag doesn’t look like it can hold much. Then I started packing for my recent trip to London. I ended up over packing because I kept finding more room for more stuff! Never had that problem before with other 22” bags! Love the two inner pockets; one of which is designed for dirty laundry. I do have concerns about how long that plastic pocket will survive but for now it’s great. The mesh zipper pocket is a bit tight, but that’s minor. Love the large outside pocket. I was able to stash a rain coat and a sweater in it. There’s a smaller padded pocket that is designed for tablets that I used to stash the copious paperwork required for over seas travel these days. The bag has compression straps on the outside as well as the inside as it is a hybrid design, combining attributes of conventional suitcases and duffels. Even stuffed to the gills, this bag rolls easily through large airports, like Heathrow. It has 2 inline wheels rather than 4 spinner wheels which are overrated, in my mind. I found the bag was also quite easy to maneuver in the London Underground. The bag stands upright and doesn’t topple over like many other bags. Love having handles on the side and bottom that makes it easier to stash the bag in over head bins. I checked the bag on my return trip and it arrived unscathed. As a retired airline employee, I’m aware of the conditions bags are subject to. This bag is, despite being so lightweight, one tough survivor. It’s my first Travel Pro product and I’m thinking it won’t be my last.

I bought the 25" bag and it fits enough clothing for myself and my two teenagers for a week-long trip. (Shoes, coats, and toiletries go in a different bag.) This suitcase is a beast and has great pockets and sturdy zippers, wheels, and handles. The one flaw is the two exposed screw heads on the back near the retractable handle. Just returned from a trip to a cabin with pine floors and no suitcase stand. This bag sat flat on the floor for 4 days and when we packed up to go, we saw that those screws had left big gouges in the floor. So now I'm trying calm down an angry AirBnB host and hoping they don't sue us for the cost of refinishing their floors. Be forewarned...this bag is heavy and you shouldn't lay it down on any surface that could be damaged by metal screws.

Hasn’t been used in travel yet, which is a problem for early reviews like this. However it looks to be well-made. Zippers all work fine. Plenty of good pockets. I do wonder what the propose is for the set of adjustable straps on the outside. The sides are rigid, so there really isn’t much if any expansion capability. Have to see, I guess.

Well put together, well organized.

Bought two of these suitcases for an extended trip that will have multiple destinations. We were looking for something that had a flexible outer shell, and durable rollerblade wheels for easier rolling on rough surfaces. These look very well constructed and are very light. Will update after we have traveled.UPDATE: The suitcases were an excellent choice for our travels and survived 7 airline flights and 2 train trips with no damage or significant signs of wear. By using packing cubes, we were able to pack more than we needed for a month long vacation, including hiking boots and a travel tripod for our camera. The tall and narrow shape and the flexible sides and top made them easy to pack in vehicles, and the 2 rollerblade wheels were a dream to handle on concrete surfaces compared to the 4 wheel spinner style. The wheels are very durable and well protected from impact that could cause breakage, and were more than capable of being used even on gravel driveways. The zippers are very heavy duty and move without binding. The straps that close over the zipper and act as a safeguard against zipper failure are a nice touch, as are the grab handles located on the top, bottom, and side. It was very easy to grab the suitcases from carousels and placing them into vehicles was much easier. I would not hesitate to recommend Travel Pro Tpro Bold, and will probably purchase more of their luggage in the future.

This checked soft case luggage is superior in quality and a very functional product. Highly recommended.

I was looking for a “rugged” suitcase for my more “adventurous” travels and this was a perfect match.I have hard sided luggage that didn’t fare well on some trips, so this soft sided bag was ideal. The 2 wheels are great for pulling over uneven streets, extra handle on bottom of case makes it easier to carry when needed and the outside pouches make for easy access to jackets or items when needed.It does not have a built in TSA lock like my other Travelpro luggage but it is easy to add my own.Exceptional warranty when you register directly with Travelpro.

I like this brand very much and especially prefer the in-line wheels over the spinners. Much easier to get around cobblestones or pull one bag while pushing / controlling another - my travel buddy has health issues and I often have to help move her bag. Love the light colored interior, makes finding things easy. Happy trails with this bag!