Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Roller Pro Carry-On Black - Black
Customer Rating
4
Ingenious, but not a perfect luggage solution
on September 17, 2025
Posted by: lollyrex
from Iowa
I got this through the Kickstarter and was so excited to use it for my trip to Europe this fall. I usually check my bag, and I'm into minimalist packing. I really wanted this design to solve the problem we've had with small European hotel rooms and my full clamshell bag. The bag is gorgeous, I have no complaints about construction, it is as promised. Just an observation that for use as luggage, the dimensions feel a little off in the main compartment. I use the Peak Design compression packing cubes, and 1 Large and 1 Medium almost fill the bottom...except for an awkward narrow strip of space that is hard to make use of. I haven't been able to decide yet whether it will be more space-efficient to roll up the divider with 3 compartments, which would really seem like a waste, but it's hard to put anything (clothing, flat shoes) behind the divider that fits without bulging. I'm sure more compression cube Jenga will reveal the final limits of the bag as luggage. I will say that I don't see the point of the laptop carry section--that always goes in my personal item. Would have preferred to swap it out for more space in the bag.
I bought this on the Kickstarter campaign, and it's been amazing so far. Just got it in a couple weeks ago and I'm on my 3rd trip with it. Compared to the hardshell I was using, this is a godsend. I frequently do 2 to 4 day business trips, and this fits everything I need, and having it in the hotel with the ability to open at the top is so, so much better than traditional carry-on size suitcases. It rolls incredibly well, so well that I pushed it in front of me one time to pop my ear buds in my ear and the darn thing rolled so fast I had to run to catch up to it and wound up looking like an idiot in the airport I'm sure. Every pieces of this from top to bottom feels like it was made just for me, and I have no criticism at all. I'd love to see a "full size" version of tis as well for longer trips and checked baggage. I pair this with the backpack as well, and between those two bags, I've got all my tech and all my clothes and boots secure and well packed.
you know when a product exceeds your expectations and delivers on all the features from the marketing video? this is what. it's *chefs kiss*. I just took it on its first trip and it was an actual delight to use. I'm obsessed, I'm in love, and I will never use another suitcase.
All of my previous rollers have fallen into the realm of being generally fine and they did the job I needed them for, but I always felt like I needed to carry a second bag for other travel essentials.
While this bag isn't perfect it is probably the most functional roller I've ever owned with many thoughtfully designed features that answer some of my common gripes with past rollers. This is the first time I've felt like I could truly travel with just one bag to store both clothes and common travel essentials (both tech and non-tech).
The wheels do glide along effortlessly so it's real easy to navigate through a crowded space. I was wondering how sturdy the thinner handle would feel, but it feels rock solid while you're driving / rolling the bag along with you. It's weird to say but one of the best handling rollers I've had.
Outside of that the storage feels spacious and generous enough for my needs between clothes, tech, travel essentials, and room for extra purchases if I need it.
While pricey it's an investment I think that is worth it for a bag that I'll have for a very long time. *fingers crossed*
Bought a few months ago and received te Roller Pro last week: Beautifull designed, well thought-out, practical and applicatie to move camera gear safely as wel as other luggage. It feels solid and my stuff is wel protected, and easy to move and remove, that’s what I wanted.
I just got my Kickstarter order a couple days ago. This bag is as advertised. Sleek, lightweight design with a sturdy extension handle. And the wheels operate very smoothly. I compared this side by side to my old Eagle Creek 22" carryon and they are nearly identical in size. But with a more cubist design than the soft-sided Eagle Creek i'm sure I will be able to pack more into this bag. I don't know what the "whiners" are talking about with the bag dimensions. When I put a tape measure to this bag the dimensions are as specified. I'm sure that I will not have any trouble using this bag as carryon both domestically and internationally. Can't wait to pack it up for my first trip!
I am an industrial designer myself and I appreciate all the great observations and clever ideas that went into designing this product. The lifetime warranty combined with the fantastic quality of PD products makes me happy, knowing I will have this item forever - like, okay roller bag is covered now! An absolut recommendation!