Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Carry-On Spinner 21"
- Storage Volume: 1.6 cu ft
- Capacity: 1.6 cu ft
- Item Weight: 5.4 pounds
- Shell Type: Soft
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A lightweight softside option from a brand built on crew luggage, reasonable for anyone who wants a spinner case that won't add unnecessary weight.
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ASIN: B07BL7JXHVModel: 401176101Category: Carry-On Suitcases
Overview
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 is a softside carry-on spinner measuring 21 inches, built lighter than a hardshell case for travelers who want a bag that flexes into a tight overhead bin.
Travelpro built its reputation supplying flight crews, and the Maxlite line is its lighter, lower-priced softside series rather than the brand's premium tier. A softside shell trades the crush resistance of a hard case for reduced weight and a bag that can compress slightly when a bin is already full.
- Softside fabric construction
- 21-inch carry-on sizing
- Four-wheel spinner base
- Lightweight build
Who it's for
Good for travelers who care more about total bag weight than shell rigidity, especially anyone flying carriers with tight weight allowances. Less suited to anyone checking a bag roughly or packing breakable items near the top.
Pros and cons
- Lighter overall weight than a hardside case
- Fabric shell flexes to fit tighter bins
- Four spinner wheels for easy rolling
- 21-inch size fits standard carry-on limits
- Less impact protection than a hard shell
- Fabric can show wear faster than plastic shells
- Entry tier within Travelpro's own lineup
Performance notes
Softside fabric gives slightly under pressure rather than resisting it outright, which helps when forcing a bag into an already-tight bin but offers less protection for anything fragile packed near the outside. The four spinner wheels roll the same way a hardside spinner does; the weight savings come from the fabric shell rather than the wheel design.
Specifications
| Brand | Travelpro |
|---|---|
| Model | 401176101 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 21 × 14 × 9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Storage Volume | 1.6 cu ft |
| Capacity | 1.6 cu ft |
| Construction & materials | |
| Shell Type | Soft |
| Material Type | Mesh, Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Wheels | 4 |
| Lock Type | Combination Lock |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Repellent |
| Handle Type | Telescopic Extendable Handle |
| Number Of Pockets | 3 |
| Number Of Sections | 1 |
| Strap Type | Adjustable |
| Wheel Type | Spinner |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Type Name | Carry-On Luggage |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Telescopic Handle |
| Subject Character | Sports |
Closest rivals on specs
Wrangler Hardside Carry-On Spinner 20"- Item Weight 5.4 vs 6.4 pounds (-16%)
- Storage Volume 1.6 vs 1.3 cu ft (+23%)
Rockland Safari Hardside Spinner Carry-On 20"- Item Weight 5.4 vs 7.01 pounds (-23%)
- Storage Volume 1.6 vs 1.4 cu ft (+14%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maxlite 5 a hardside or softside bag?
It's softside, built from fabric rather than a rigid shell.
What size carry-on is this?
It's the 21-inch spinner size.
Is this Travelpro's premium luggage line?
No, Maxlite is Travelpro's lighter, lower-priced softside series, separate from its Platinum Elite line.