Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Spinner review

The Maxlite 5 is the value pick. Travelpro lists it at 5.4 lbs, about 2 lbs lighter than premium peers by its own count, and that matters on international carriers that cap cabin bags at 15 to 22 lbs. It still holds 46 L and expands by 2 in., and the fabric is water and stain resistant. Travelpro is open about size: the case is 21 x 14 x 9 in., but the overall size with wheels and handles is 23 x 14.5 x 9 in., which is over the 22 x 14 x 9 in. figure many airlines publish. Travelpro says the bag has been sizer bin tested for overhead space on most major US airlines, and warns that a fully expanded bag may not meet limits. At $148 on sale with a 100-day trial and the Built for a Lifetime Limited Warranty, it is the cheapest bag here. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

light packers on a budget

Price

$148 on sale on Travelpro's US store (regular $160) as of November 2026.

Regular price $160 Sale price $148
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Overall 23 x 14.5 x 9 in.; case 21 x 14 x 9 in.
• 5.4 lbs and 46 L
• 2 in. expansion
• PowerScope Lite handle and 360-degree 4-wheel spinners
• Water and stain resistant fabric with an ECOFAB interior lining

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest bag on this list at 5.4 lbs
• Strength: Cheapest pick at $148 on sale
• Strength: 46 L, more than every bag here except the 49 L Béis
• Weakness: 23 in. overall height is 1 in. over the 22 in. figure; Travelpro relies on sizer bin testing
• Weakness: Travelpro says a fully expanded bag may not meet airline limits
• Weakness: Softside nylon, with fewer organizers than the Platinum Elite

Key facts

• Price: $148 (regular $160)
• Exterior size: 23 x 14.5 x 9 in.
• Weight: 5.4 lbs
• Capacity: 46 L
• Trial: 100 days

Where it ranks

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Spinner is No. 2 in our Best Carry-On Luggage verdict.