Travelpro Luggage Maxlite 2 Rolling Tote, Ocean Blue, One Size

I bought this bag as an alternative to a 21" roller. My goal was to avoid the "you must check rollaboards at the bottom of the jetway" situations. This bag is supposed to fit under seats, and I have sneaked it past the rollaboard ban. I've definitely been able to put it in an overhead when a 19" wouldn't have fit. This bag can fit a whole set of  Rick Steves Packing Cube- 3 Set  (1 lg, 2 med) with room to spare, both at the bottom between the rolling frame and on top. That is good for at least two nights on a business trip. The mesh pocket on the lid is well-proportioned, though not very deep.The main drawback is the single outer pocket. For the price, weight, size, and overall versatility, I was willing to compromise there. My handle is a little looser than I'd like, but it does collapse in five sections, and I've noticed no problems.If you're a road-warrior, then this might not be durable enough or big enough for you. But then you probably have "status" enough for early boarding with your 21" rollaboard. For those of us who travel just enough to hate business travel but not enough to earn elite status, this bag will help avoid checking bags at the gate.UPDATE: January 2014Late last year I spent nearly six weeks on the road, and my experience validated everything I wrote above. This bag was onboard for every flight. On an Embraer regional jet the overhead was too narrow from top to bottom, but the bag fit under the seat in front of me. I'm also a big fan of the blue color. It's professional enough but doesn't blend in with the sea of black bags so it's easy to spot for a quick deplaning.If you travel spartan two nights can work, and very spartan can get you three meetings. At least two of the weeks I took this bag and it was a squeeze for 3 meetings. I had to rewear one pair of trousers and had a minimal toiletries kit stuffed into my backpack along with my laptop and business papers. I was able to jam in a pair of running shoes and workout clothes. (I handwash and line-dry my workout clothes, thanks to miracle synthetic fabrics.)When we did four meetings in a week I had to use my 21" bag. One time I jammed one change of clothes in my backpack, but I didn't like mixing those with my other stuff, so the next four-meeting-week I took the 21" with me.I am seriously considering the  Travelpro Luggage Maxlite 2 20" Expandable Rollaboard  and will post a review if I get it. The one inch (vs. a 21") can make a difference--if the compartment doesn't close, your bag goes down below. I've seen it enough times.

Nice. It holds my laptop and cables, etc., a couple books, and a change of clothes, PJs, and my meds, makeup and toiletries...with room to spare. I have used it only once, but it worked well. It will get more use.I visit family in Nebraska. When I fly, I change planes in Denver. That half of the trip is on an 18-seat "puddle jumper" whose gate is a long way from my arrival gate, and the connection time is short...I have to walk quickly and steadily to make it. But I am a senior whose legs don't work as well as they used to and I tire easily.I had trouble lifting the 22" carry-on into the overhead on the larger planes; it was checked on the smaller ones. A traditional 22" carry-on with my laptop and gear in a bag on top was unwieldy to maneuver and heavy to pull. I would be exhausted by the time I reached my gate.The last trip I didn't take my carry-on, just a large piece that was checked; I was going to be there for at least a month. Bad move. Windy and snowy weather in Denver caused flight delays (my plane had to come from Denver first) and a near-miss connection. I was told my luggage had not made the change: I didn't get it until 24 hours later. No PJs, no meds, no nothing!I bought this piece of luggage before I left to go home. (Thanks, Amazon Prime!) It worked nicely. Much easier to pull than the larger piece and light enough to lift into the overhead. And I will have the necessary items if my luggage gets waylaid again.I am taking another extended trip soon and this time will drive with my two Mini Schnauzers. This case should be very handy for one-night stays in motels. After I have used it more, I will update my review as necessary.

I like this bag mainly because it does carry a lot - it is just one big open main compartment, with a shallow pocket in the front and mesh pocket on the inside. Some bags you lose so much packing space with all the fabric they use to make compartments. If you plan to pack a laptop in this bag, you will need a neoprene or other kind of padded sleeve. I already had one for my laptop, so it wasn't an issue. I can fit my computer, chargers, a good size stack of files, a bag of office supplies, two pairs of ladies shoes, a small toiletry bag, and one change of clothes in this bag. Good for an overnight business trip, or even when I'm gone for longer, I have learned the hard way that having a change of clothes in your carry on is a good idea. It's about 3/4 the size of a regular carry on size roller suitcase (20" or so). You CANNOT use this as a "personal item" on a plane, though, so if you plan to carry on a 20" roller suitcase AND this bag, they will probably stop you from boarding. It does NOT fit under the seat of most planes, in my experience (and I've brought it on American Eagle, US Airways, JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier). My work pays for me to check a bag, so I just do that for most of my clothes and such, and take this with my purse on the plane. It does have a really great flap on the back where you can stack it on your larger roller bag (or even one of a similar size) and it won't tip or fall off - nice if you do have another suitcase. This bag rolls nicely, and is sturdy. I've hauled it around major cities every other week for about six months (including in the rain and snow) and it's still looking nice and rolling nice.