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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great all-around carry-on,
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This review is from: Travelpro Crew 8 20 Inch Rollaboard (Apparel)
Let me start off by saying that I am in no way a frequent flyer. I had a recent 7-day international trip to Colombia, South America over Thanksgiving and started researching luggage 2 weeks before my trip. A lot has changed since the last time I flew; the most significant change being the checked baggage charges for domestic flights. Seeing as I also had a domestic trip planned for Christmas, I decided on a roll-a-board (a term actually coined by TravelPro) as my sole piece of luggage. The majority of my research was on frequent flyer websites which turned me onto this model. The main benefit over the 22" version is the 20" version has the front pocket organizer (really useful) and has less chance of being checked due to size constraints at the gate or security. With this 20" version, I had no trouble with any gate or security agents asking me to measure it in the mock metal overhead bin displays. I flew out of Miami International (MIA) and into Cali International (CLO).
I was also able to roll it easily through the first-class aisle and all the way through the coach aisle without issue on an American Airlines Boeing 737-800(this might not be possible with the wide-body version). I did not use the expansion zipper at all, but it was pretty packed and still had no trouble slipping wheels-first (IMPORTANT) into the overhead bin. The laptop compartment in the front zipper is useful and it fit my Asus Eee Netbook without issue. The wheels are very durable and QUIET! Some people on the various travel forums had doubts about the main plastic handle detaching, but I experienced no such trouble. The handles felt firm at all times. The telescoping main handle working perfectly, but I only used the most extended setting. It is also noteworthy that I bought 2, one for me and one for my grandfather (66), who I traveled with, and he had no trouble lifting it into the overhead bins. We are both 6' and the luggage was very comfortable and could easily be used by someone 6' 6". The internal straps were functional and kept everything in place throughout my trip. Also, the internal lining looks water-proof and has a hidden passport/cash pocket that is useful. In the end we liked them so much that we bought 4 more (6 in total) for the rest of my family to be used this upcoming Christmas. If you're a student or parent, you can get 1 FREE year of Amazon Prime and get them in 2 days for FREE! However, the last 2 I bought had the delivery rescheduled by UPS to 4 days until delivery. UPDATE: As of 8/2011, I have now purchased 6 of these bags for my entire family. The users range from 8 to 67 years old and 4' to 6' tall. They still look brand-new after round-trips from Miami, FL to Cali, Colombia (TWICE), TPA (Tampa) to BWI (Baltimore), and now they are awaiting a 10 day, round-trip, excursion from MIA to Madrid, Spain. We will see how they fare. Oh, and a tip to differentiate them from all the other luggage is to wrap some bright neon cordage around the handles. They have fit in overhead bins WHEELS-FIRST on AirTran, Copa, and American Airlines.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better choice than 22",
By ajs (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Travelpro Crew 8 20 Inch Rollaboard (Apparel)
Handsome, well-thought-out design. I owe a debt of gratitude to a reviewer under the similar 22" model who lamented that her 22" had no organizer pockets for cell phone, wallet, sunglasses, etc. This bag has the organizer, and it's great. Also, please note that with wheels and handle, this 20" model actually stands about 22" high overall when measured from the floor to the top of the handle. I'm really glad I chose this size so that I can be sure I'm not that person whose bag doesn't fit the space-saving way in the overhead.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A bag that works,
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This review is from: Travelpro Crew 8 20 Inch Rollaboard (Apparel)
After tiring of my wife's less expensive roller bags, I did some research and found this bag as one that works and does not approach limits on the size of carry-ons.
I tried it on its first trip last week, and it was as good as expected. The wheels appear ready to last longer than I will, the handle is sturdy so far, and the zippers look bulletproof. Nicest of all is the expansion zipper, which I used as a way to compress the thickness of the bag. Several times I started to step on the bag to compress it enough to close the main zipper with the case unexpanded, then remembered the expansion zipper. With the bag expanded when the expansion zipper is open, the main zipper closed easily. Then it was easy to squeeze down the last 2 inches by zipping the expansion zipper. I only figured out the use of the extra hook from seeing a similar bag in the Charlotte airport. With the extra hook in place, one can attach the handle of a small bag or purse to the hook so that it will hang outside the roll-on. Could be useful. Haven't found the secret pocket yet. In short, very nice. [4-25-11 - Now that I've used the bag on a half dozen trips, it remains my favorite, and I'm very glad to have it.] 2115|R2ETVKITY3582E;2115|R1FC2JQRSLXGNK;2115|R2H9XK4XVGLFT0;
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