Travelpro Maxlite 5 Large Expandable Spinner review

The Maxlite 5 Large Expandable Spinner is the answer when the scale is the problem. Travelpro lists it at 3.86 kg, about 8.5 lb, which is roughly 2 lb lighter than the Monos and 5 lb lighter than the Briggs & Riley, yet it holds 142 L with 2 inches of expansion. Travelpro's FAQ works out that this leaves about 19.1 kg of packing under a 23 kg allowance. Organization is the softside kind: an exterior front compartment, a full-length lid pocket, a side accessory pocket and adjustable hold-down straps, with ECOFAB lining and water and stain resistant fabric. The PowerScope Lite handle locks at two heights, 96.52 cm and 107.95 cm. Travelpro says the bag measures 158 cm by case dimensions, within the standard limit, and 165 cm including wheels and handles. As with the Platinum Elite, we could not load the US store's price from our location, so pricing is pending; the European page lists a 5 year warranty.

Who it is for

travelers who need the lightest large bag

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 3.86 kg (about 8.5 lb) empty weight
• 142 L volume and 2 in. expansion
• Exterior front compartment, full-length lid pocket and side accessory pocket
• PowerScope Lite handle that locks at 96.52 cm and 107.95 cm
• Water and stain resistant fabric with ECOFAB interior lining

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest bag here by about 2 lb
• Strength: 142 L leaves the most packing weight under a 23 kg allowance
• Strength: Travelpro says the case is within the 158 cm limit by case dimensions
• Weakness: 165 cm (about 65 in.) including wheels and handles
• Weakness: Handle has only two positions
• Weakness: US price could not be confirmed from our location

Key facts

• Overall size: 78.7 x 53.3 x 33.0 cm (about 31 x 21 x 13 in.)
• Weight: 3.86 kg (about 8.5 lb)
• Volume: 142 L
• Expansion: 2 in.
• Material: Softside, water and stain resistant
• Handle heights: 2

Where it ranks

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Large Expandable Spinner is No. 7 in our Best Checked Luggage verdict.