Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Rolling Underseat Bag

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Sized for the space at your feet, the Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Rolling Underseat Bag keeps the load at 5.5 lbs and pairs it with easy-rolling wheels and a padded laptop sleeve, so more of the effort goes into the trip and less into the carrying.

Best for: Commuter flights, tight connections, and the seat-side office.

Padded laptop or tablet sleeve

2 high-performance ball bearing wheels

PowerScope lite handle

Rear strap

Water and stain resistant

Will this fit under an airline seat?

It is designed to: the case is 15.25 x 13 x 8 in. (17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in. overall including wheels and handle), sized for the underseat space on mainline aircraft of major U.S. airlines. Underseat clearance varies by aircraft and seat position, bulkhead and some window seats have less room, so on smaller regional aircraft it may need the overhead bin instead.

Do the listed dimensions include wheels and handles?

We publish both numbers. The case dimensions (the packing body only) are 15.25 x 13 x 8 in. The overall dimensions, which include wheels and carry handles, are 17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in. When airlines publish carry-on size limits, they mean the overall size, wheels and handles included, so compare the overall number to your airline's limit.

Does this count as my carry-on or my personal item?

On most U.S. airlines it fits the personal-item role (the bag that goes under the seat), which can let you bring a full-size carry-on too. Some airlines' personal-item limits are smaller than their underseat space, so check your carrier's published numbers; our airline size guide is a good starting point.

How much fits in 26 liters?

Realistically 1-2 days of clothes plus the day kit: laptop or tablet in the padded sleeve, toiletries in the removable wet pocket, and chargers or documents in the front organizer. It is a personal item, weekender, and seat-side office in one, at 5.5 lbs empty.

Can I attach it to my other luggage?

Yes: a rear strap slides over the extension handle of any Rollaboard® or spinner, so it rides stacked on top of your bigger bag through the airport, hands-free.

How do I make a warranty claim or get repairs?

Submit a repair request through our warranty repair page for an online evaluation, with photos of the issue and your proof of purchase (or product registration). If the issue is covered, Travelpro provides replacement parts or, when a bag cannot be repaired under an active warranty, a replacement bag. Prefer in-person help? Find the nearest authorized repair center. Full coverage details are on the warranty information page.

How do I clean and care for it?

Use a 50/50 mixture of alcohol and water, apply with a soft cloth, and gently rub the affected area until the spot lifts. Let the bag air dry completely before storing. A little lemon juice in the mixture freshens the fabric. More care tips are in our customer FAQ.

What warranty does this bag come with?

The Maxlite® 5 collection has its own coverage; see the Maxlite® 5 Warranty, plus the 100-day satisfaction trial with free returns.

Overall Dimensions (includes wheels and carry handles):

H: 17.5 in. W: 14.5 in. D: 8.5 in.

Case Dimensions: H: 15.25 in. W: 13 in. D: 8 in.

Weight: 5.5 lbs.

Volume: 26 L

SKU: 401177706

Like traveling with a personal assistant, the Travelpro® Rolling UnderSeat Carry-On is so organized, you don’t have to be.
Numerous, specially-designed pockets include a padded laptop or tablet sleeve, removable plastic compartment for cosmetics, office supplies or accessories, quick-access external pockets and a roomy interior with large zippered opening.
Designed to fit under the seats of most major domestic airlines, this compact carry-on is your ideal onboard traveling companion, flying solo for a quick turnaround or playing back up to your other luggage.
Padded laptop/tablet sleeve offers protection for electronics.
Removable, hanging wet pocket is perfect for storing cosmetics or toiletries.
Polyester fabric with DuraGuard® coating resists water and stains to keep luggage looking great.
ECOFAB™ interior lining with H2O guard is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles to help reduce environmental waste.
High-performance ball bearing wheels have been rigorously tested to ensure a smooth, easy roll.
Unobtrusive rear strap fits around the extension handle of a Rollaboard® or spinner suitcase for secure stacking and hands-free mobility.
Ergonomic, high-tensile-strength zipper pulls are tough yet easy on the hands.
Lightweight yet sturdy PowerScope Lite handle reduces wobble and is strong enough to support another tote or case.
Backed by our Travelpro® Built For A Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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BUILT FOR A LIFETIME
LIMITED WARRANTY

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship that negatively impact the functional performance of the product, including:*

Wheels
Zippers
Extension handles
Carrying handles

For more Warranty Information: Click Here

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A WORRY-FREE ENHANCEMENT

Register your product with Travelpro® within 120 days of delivery date (or original date of gift receipt), and you will receive the below noted additional benefits for the first (1st) year of your Limited Warranty coverage:

Covering shipping cost for product that needs to be shipped to one of our repair facilities for warranty repair or replacement.
Covering the cost of repair for damage caused by an airline or other common carrier.

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If your Travelpro® luggage fails to meet your expectations for any reason, you may return it for a full refund within 100 days, no questions asked. We’ll even pay the return shipping.*

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Durable fabric with DuraGuard® coating

Resists Moisture, Stains and Abrasion

Polyester fabric with DuraGuard® coating resists water and stains to keep luggage looking great.

Organized Packing Made Easy

Enjoy packing convenience with a padded laptop/tablet sleeve that offers protection for electronics and a removable, hanging wet pocket that is perfect for storing cosmetics or toiletries. The exterior pocket is great for storing all of your travel essentials with a side pocket for an umbrella or water bottle.

Rear Strap

Stacks and Attaches Securely

Unobtrusive rear strap fits around the extension handle of a Rollaboard® or spinner suitcase for secure stacking and hands-free mobility.

Overall rating: 4.574879 / 5 from 414 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Rolling Underseat Bag is highly praised for its perfect fit, lightweight design, and organized pockets. Customers appreciate its high quality, ease of use with ball bearing wheels, and sturdy handle. Ideal for short trips, it is also great for use as a second carry-on.

Summary topics

Bag Fit (4%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the fit of the bag, with many stating that it fit perfectly.
Product Quality (6%): Customers appreciated the good quality of the product, with multiple mentions of it being great and high quality.
Trip Suitability (6%): Customers loved the bag for short trips or as a second carry-on for longer trips.
Bag Wheels (4%): Customers expressed appreciation for the wheels, mentioning their lightweight design and ease of use in airports and ships.
Bag Pockets (5%): Customers expressed appreciation for the fantastic and organized pockets, which are well organized and intuitively designed.

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Review highlights

"Love the size, light weight, and wheels." — Debra J.
"Love the size, weight, and easy handling." — LeAnn D.
"Light weight in relation to it’s size, very good build and component quality." — James K.

Reviews

The carry on itself is

"The carry on itself is fabulous. Easy to use, all the right pieces to make it a #1 essential. The trolley strap on the back is close to worthless. It has VERY little give and takes too much effort to get it over the handle of the Travel Pro Platinum Elite(which is a fabulous suitcase!!) Then, when you need to remove it from riding on top of the suitcase it is a mini gymnastics routine-it has to be tilted just so-WAY TOO MUCH EFFORT to use it when I am taking another suitcase along. SO disappointed. I love Travel Pro but this trolley strap has totally frustrated me. No thank you."

— Diane D. (3/5)

The bag is fine. The

"The bag is fine. The duplicitous advertising on the discounted price, and the lackluster customer service on resolving the confusion about the price, was reprehensible."

— Megan S. (1/5)

Great size for under the

"Great size for under the seat on the airplane. The bag has all the neat features I needed. I have bought Travelpro for a long time. My husband worked for an airline. We use nothing but Travelpro luggage."

— Terry E. (5/5)

This is the perfect weekend

"This is the perfect weekend bag, with all the thoughtful touches I love about TravelPro! Excellent quality, I'll be using this for years."

— Pamela M. (5/5)

I haven't traveled with it

"I haven't traveled with it yet, but the handle does not seem to be working the way I think it is supposed to. What to do?"

— Sandra L. (5/5)

"I just love it I pray it last"

— Darlene (5/5)

great size and construction. wheels

"great size and construction. wheels are excellent. the removable toiletry bag has its connection pieces which remain in the way and is irritating if your not using the toiletry bag. Telescoping handle does not work as advertised. Trying to determine if it was actually damaged or was how it was designed was impossible to do speaking with the "customer support", which was to put it lightly, abysmal. I spoke with and agent who identified themselves as Manuel and he couldn't have been less helpful. Prob not his fault. an accurate reflection of the values of this company. Prob recently acquired by investment bankers. Finally, I went back to the website and had to watch the video to verify the telescoping handle was not working properly. Filling out the return/repair form is way more difficult that it should be. Prob another barrier to actually giving support. also, the receipt is almost unusable. . . . they essentially didn't send one. it was difficult to finally arrive at something I would call a typical receipt and even then, that was a stretch. . . . def not liking dealing with this co at this point"

— jon f. (1/5)

Feather light feel even with

"Feather light feel even with the telescoping handle. Bought this for carry-on underseat use, because I need wheels at this point in my life. Capacity as I expected for the size with the option to remove the hanging toiletries pouch-- removing it makes the bag weigh even less. Not sure yet If I will use it. Overall, I am very happy at the light weight when every pound makes a difference. The only sort of negative is the trolley strap sits high and if this is stacked on my other suitcase using the trollet sleeve it barely overlaps the handle on my spinner. I knew this before buying, so it was expected. I think best use is as the wheeled bag with a tote or bag with trolley sleeve on top. Overall, a beautiful. bag that doesn't tip forward when I filled it. That is a great feature!. I would definitely buy this again!"

— DIANE S. (5/5)

My top love for this

"My top love for this compact rolling case is that in most airlines, it will smoothly roll right up under the seat in front of me. It just glides up under and out easily. It also has an amazing amount of room for such a small case. I have used it on international trips and with all its pouches and zipper parts, stuffed paperwork as well as electronic equipment and travel gifts for home with adequate room. This is my second one. The first is still going strong. I highly recommend it!"

— Nancy P. (5/5)

I love all the pockets

"I love all the pockets and details to this luggage. I’m excited to use it because I believe it will give me good access to what I need while traveling. I think the next best thing would be if the main compartment had a TSA lock like the next size larger bag has, but the zippers are ready for a lock, so that’s good. I just feel better having it locked with my computer inside when I need to leave it at luggage at the hotel."

— Sylvana R. (5/5)

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