# Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Spinner

**Doorprice Score 6.9/10** (Good; likely 5.8–7.9, low confidence).
Price: $138.00 at Travelpro (with est. tax $148.06; shipping set at checkout). Store rating 4.6/5 from 560 ratings.

## Options and stores
2 listings at 8 stores, from $138.00.

| Store | Option | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| Travelpro | — | $138.00 |
| Travelpro | — | $148.00 |

## What matters for luggage (out of 10)
- Durability: 6.3 (9 reviews) — "Older 19-inch spinner still looks brand new after four years" (YouTube comment on Pack Hacker Reviews)
- Organization: 5.3 (3 reviews) — "Dig its straightforward organization" (Pack Hacker Reviews)
- Ease of carrying: 7.3 (6 reviews) — "So light and the wheels are so smooth" (YouTube comment on Pack Hacker Reviews)
- Fits the rules: 8.0 (1 reviews) — "Slightly different size; fits strict budget airline limits better than the 4" (YouTube comment on Chris U (ChrisU24))
- Value for money: 6.5 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=durability:2,organization:2 (ids: durability, organization, carry, size, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- Pack Hacker Reviews (sponsored): 8.0/10 — Likes the ergonomic handle and straightforward organization; sees why flight attendants choose it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0CME8ejnI
- Chris U (ChrisU24) (sponsored): 7.0/10 — Calls it a strong budget carry-on; compares it with Maxlite 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuiTPqP9Z_o
- Navigator Nick (sponsored): 7.0/10 — Comparison video; touts comfort and mobility of the MaxLite 5 spinner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_wvaky9nXc

## Owners and community
- Owner, 24 months: Used about two years; recommends it for budget buyers, though handle movement was annoying. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0CME8ejnI&lc=UgwtwtrhT5bdlMnDXzJ4AaABAg)
- Owner: Bought the 21-inch Maxlite; loves how light it is and how smooth the wheels roll. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0CME8ejnI&lc=UgwXetGYgvAUXCRayEZ4AaABAg)
- Community: Recent Amazon reviews report handle sticking and wheels deteriorating. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0CME8ejnI&lc=UgxsU0Dd1WuI8R32Gpp4AaABAg)
- Owner: Happy with it after first short trip. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0CME8ejnI&lc=UgzGxvu_x9Ndnmnpv6N4AaABAg)
- Owner: Maxlite 5 is lighter than the Maxlite 4 and fits tight European airline size limits better. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuiTPqP9Z_o&lc=UgyrwZdY0LxnBwmBr-t4AaABAg)
- Community: Thorough review of this item; praises the video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0CME8ejnI&lc=Ugx6TLeSOLHU0N7SGyB4AaABAg)
- Community: Helpful review, especially the Maxlite 4 comparison. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuiTPqP9Z_o&lc=UgyeUS3xWbXefa-kpGZ4AaABAg)
- Community: Says zipper and wheel quality decide a good carry-on; asks for airline size comparison. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuiTPqP9Z_o&lc=UgzHTeOcBgYGCFk0lVt4AaABAg)

Problems owners mention: handle moves and strains wrist; compression straps work poorly with packing cubes; handle quickly sticks; wheels deteriorating within a year; may tip forward when parked with wheels forward; unclear whether TSA lock is included.

## Specs
- Expandable Size: 22 inches (expands up to 2 inches for increased capacity)
- Weight: 5.4 lbs
- Dimensions: 21 x 14.5 x 9 inches (excluding wheels)
- Material: Polyester with Duraguard water-repellent coating
- Wheels: 2-wheel or 4-wheel spinner options
- Handle: Telescopic, top carry, and side carry

## Where to buy
Buy at Travelpro: https://travelpro.com/cart/19640942919778:1?_gsid=iV1PTKfnMSmB&utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=catalog
For the price delivered to a ZIP (real shipping options, promotions, estimated tax) ask for the delivered price of shopify:5TDHIN6MzF3Z9hIhDpux97.