I own different Travelpro bags and this bag is the smoothest rolling bag I own. I’ve used it several times already and it’s amazing the amount of clothes I can fit in it. The handles are greatly positioned and the telescoping handle is very sturdy. I like the TSA approved lock as well and it has enough pockets for my belongings.
The one feature I have not used is the USB port, however, it is conveniently located on the side of the bag and it has a slider to either close or open the port. The only potential disadvantage is the location of the charger as you would have to “expand” the bag to reach the compartment on top of the bag. This of course, if you have to gate check the bag.
I probably had too many clothes in the bag, and was wondering how easily it would close. You can see from the video that it was very smooth.
The carry-on also came packaged nicely in a soft Travelpro bag that could be used as a laundry bag. I am currently on another trip and decided to use a space saving bag, not only do I have clothes for four days, but I also have workout clothes for three days, shoes, and toiletries.
It is great! Is lightweight and you carry enough for a weekend or more. I liked the charging ability. The handle is easy to grip when moving. Having the zipper compartments is grat because they are easily accessible. It is durable and not handily susceptible to water damage. I also enjoyed the equipment. The USB charger and phone charger was very handy from the outside.
My New Favorite Carry-On - the Platinum Elite Compact Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner!
on February 20, 2021
Posted by: Janice K.
This is the best rolling carry-on I have ever owned! TravelPro has thought of everything, and put it into this bag! For starters, it is lightweight yet durable, and is expandable. It is hard-sided so as to be less susceptible to moisture intrusion. It has TSA-compatible locking mechanisms. This is my first experience with spinners, and I have to say that the spinners work wonderfully and take you effortlessly in all directions. The handle is nicely designed, works easily and the grip has a nice feel. Accessible from the outside of the bag is an i-phone charger cable, with access to the charger through an easily accessible zipper pocket. Inside, there are two separate zippered compartments which function similarly to packing cubes. The left-side flap also has a built-in mesh zippered pocket. The right-side flap has two built-in zippered pockets - one is mesh and the other is moisture-resistant. This bag immediately earned its place as my favorite rolling carry-on. I highly recommend the Platinum Elite Compact Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner! The name says it all - because it has everything you want!
After much research, switched to Travelpro several years ago when I started traveling frequently and was tired of replacing broken bags. I have not been disappointed. I no longer have to deal with wheels and handles breaking during a trip and after several years of frequent air travel, my bags still look new. This is my favorite Travelpro bag yet. It has great features, extremely nice appearance and is light weight. I most appreciate the very easy and smooth rolling and the durability. The new corner guards are a great touch. My husband liked it so much, he purchased another one for himself.
This new carry-on spinner is the best Travelpro offers. It has a high-tech, modern look and it is designed and constructed to take on the rough handling baggage can take when traveling. This spinner is lightweight and super easy to maneuver. The external USB and battery pocket are easily accessible and allow for charging electronics on the go. The storage area can be expanded allowing much more storage than usual. This carry-on spinner does the job!
This spinner is extra quiet and smooth. There are zipper dividers on both sides that are a welcome difference from other hard cases. It also looks very upscale but not flashy. If you prefer hard cases then I can recommend this piece.