Travelpro Bold Softside Expandable Carry on Rollaboard Luggage, Carry on 22-Inch, Blue/Black

AzJazz United States

Sturdy construction, with plenty of interior and exterior storage areas

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!

Jamsmith United States

Favorite Suitcase

I travel a lot. Most people would say too much and most of the time I would agree. Five trips in February is a bit out of control, especially, when some of them are a week or over. Suitcases get beat up and airlines certainly don’t treat them with care. My large suitcase came off the belt missing a wheel and looking like it had been dragged through the winter slush. Despite it being a fairly new and a name brand suitcase, there was no way to fix it. I was told by the manufacturer that they did not sell replacement wheels and you could only buy them online in bulk from the wheel manufacturer. So I was left high and dry with another impending long trip. After searching and searching online I decided on Travelpro Bold 2-wheel model (I also now have the 4-wheel model, but that’s a story for a different review - it’s also great.). I went with the 2-wheel model, since the one that I had just lost a wheel on was 4-wheel style. After nearly a year of use, this is my favorite suitcase. The suitcase has held up extremely well and looks just as good as when it first arrived and usually my suitcases look dead after 3 months. The 2-wheels make it easy to maneuver and it is extremely durable. While there are advantages to having 4 wheels, like if you have another bag you want to stack on top of your suitcase, I find the 2-wheels are easier to pull behind you if your walking long distances. The suitcase has great pockets and dividers, and the expansions is perfect for when you need to fit in just one more thing. The build quality of the Travelpro Bold series is beyond any other suitcase that I have owned. I have colleagues that have some of the other suitcases from Travelpro and the Bold line seems better made and designed. These suitcases are well worth the money and I am almost hoping one of my small suitcases dies, so I can get the smaller version.

Angie S United States

GREAT buy and value - handled the air miles like a pro

I bought this specifically for a trip from US to Malaysia. I needed a bag bigger than my usual that would hold ~10 days worth of clothes, a couple changes of shoes, and some souvenirs. Here's what I liked for those deciding: - I prefer rollaboards to spinners, so this one manuevered through airports exactly as I wanted. The upright handle felt like it would hold up; so did the wheels. In fact, the construction overall feels well-done. - The color is purple with sunshine yellow lining. It's neither garish, nor overly feminine and in fact, it's fair to say it's a little rugged in style, even. The visibility and rarity of the purple gave me an advantage on the luggage carousel--my bag stood out vs. the sea of basic, utilitarian bags. - I was prepared for rough handling as I flew from Dallas to Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur, but you know what? Not only did my bag arrive intact (zippers and all), it didn't even look particularly dirty or scuffed. It will eventually not look new anymore, but it took a beating better than I expected. - It didn't tip easily. I hate it when bags tip from the upright. I'm not saying it won't, but it seems relatively well-balanced/weighted, if that's a thing. - I packed for twelve days and never had to open the expander zippers. I've never been known as a light packer and am more an over-stuffer. I was delighted to have that much room. Good organizer pockets/compartments. Keep in mind though--it's generous curves mean this baby is too big to go unchecked, so keep that in mind. I read a BUNCH of reviews on this site and e bags before making up my mind to own this. It's my first Travelpro, but I'm sold on that line now and it won't be my last. I'm so glad I bought it. Highly recommended and happy travels.

B. A. Zimmerman United States

Travelpro Rollaboards work better than those spinner bags

Travelpro is one of the (very few) luggage manufacturers that makes roll-aboard bags with two sturdy wheels, versus the un-explicable industry trend toward those stupid and fragile spinner wheels that are largely useless once you want to wheel the bag outside of an airport's smooth floors. (try those spinners to wheel a packed bag on a cobblestone street sometime...). For that reason alone, this bag is superior to most midrange luggage. But there's more - like many Travelpro models, this has a zippered liner, built in pockets, and straps for holding things in place. Because it is not a "clamshell" with the main zipper down the middle, you can actually use it on the typical suitcase rack that hotels provide in every room - the lid is on top and you can open/ use the bag with the lid standing up. Has an RFID protected side pocket, two ball-bearing wheels (which can be replaced with indestructible skateboard wheels when needed), and a pull handle protected with a zippered pocket. It also has two exterior straps that will take pressure off of the main zipper when the bag is packed full. Travelpro bags are the go-to brand for Airline employees who travel frequently. They maximize carrying capacity while fitting in tight overhead bins. My wife loves this bag as the blue/black coloring makes it much easier to spot in a sea of black bags at baggage claim. I can recommend this bag as a good value for the money, and good functionality when moving around, especially when traveling on trains, subways, etc.