Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Roller Pro Carry-On Black - Black
Customer Rating
5
Game Changer
on August 13, 2025
Posted by: EmH
I was one of the first to get the Roller Pro and it's lived up to every high expectation I've had so far. First off, it's deceptively small and holds more than it looks like it can. I've been able to maximize the full capacity by keeping my shirts tucked behind the panel and putting all my chargers inside the panel-- no need for a tech pouch. Then the main space can comfortably fit in my clothes for a week plus toiletries and whatever else I want to get in there. At the end of my last two week trip to Greece, I went crazy buying souvenirs/gifts. I was able to expand the suitcase and also add two jars of honey and 1.5 liter of olive oil. It's like a modern day Mary Poppins bag.
Greece has uneven sidewalks, an ungodly amount of stairs, and foot traffic. I couldn't believe this little bag can do this sort of swivel wheel ballet just fine as I walked down the busy tourist area to the metro. Others with their bags had a little more struggle but the Roller Pro handled maneuvering downstairs, stone sidewalks and whatever else Athens has to throw at us with ease.
My last favorite feature was the organization. Everything had a spot and there is no wasted space. I've been using a 45L REI carry in bag for over a decade. I never found a suitable replacement but it was always so basic but durable. It had a front top pocket and main storage area. The Roller Pro is clearly more thoughtful in its design by people who travel. Every nook and cranney serves a purpose and isn't wasted space.
I am someone who does obsess about travel gear and packing smart. The Roller Pro has been a much needed answer to that. I can't believe I'm actually finding reasons to go on trips just to use this bag. When has luggage ever been a driver for adventure? But hey, I'll take any excuse to go see the world!
So far, so good. I received my Roller Pro purchased via the "standard" Kickstarter. This is my first Peak Design purchase...very pleased with the build quality of the bag. Pleasantly surprised by the space. It's visibly smaller than by Briggs and Riley "European" roll aboard bag but it seems to have equal if not more packable space. The wheels and extending handle are smooth as silk. I appreciate all the details - pockets, ties, tie locations, laptop pocket, etc. This will be my cabin carry-on that I'll use for most trips. The B&R is being assigned check-in bag duties to be used only when necessary.
Finally got to take a trip with my new Roller Pro. Unfortunately, it was the best roller bag we had so everyone else got to use it moving throughout the airport and I was left with the one with janky wheels, or the other where the handle nearly breaks off if you put any weight in the case.
The storage capacity was enough for me to travel to San Diego for 5 days. I like the single deep pocket, although I did see some benefits of being able to distinctly separate items between two pockets as done by most traditional carry-on bags.
Didn’t use the front storage (laptop/etc) or inside sleeve storage as I have the Everyday backpack and Everyday Sling bag for the items I need immediate access to throughout the trip. I can see where this would be handy if you didn’t have any other PeakDesign gear - but then again who would do that to themselves.
Love this product like I love everything PeakDesign does.
And, when I did get to roll my RollerPro around, it was exceptionally smooth and felt incredibly sturdy.
Like I said to my wife when I was justifying this purchase - “it’ll be the last Roller bag I’ll ever have to buy.”
I was pushing it the roller through the airport with one finger. This is the best designed roller bag I’ve ever owned. Durable and well made. Great job on this one!
I was late-ish to the Kickstarter and pledged the full price Roller Pro in Sage. Since I pledged the full price, I received my Roller Pro right away and in time for my two week vacation to Taiwan and Japan. The new luggage worked like a dream during my vacation.
On my way there, I was able to stow a laptop in the front, put a backpack in the main compartment, pack clothes, and take advantage of the various zippered inner pockets to store smaller items and currency. Also, I stored camera equipment in a small Camera Cube. It was great to have only have a single carry-on to start my vacation.
On the way back home, I expanded the roller to fit the various duty-free goodies I purchased during vacation in Taipei and Tokyo, and I used my backpack to store my laptop, making it two carry-ons on my way home. I loved the flexibility of the Roller Pro and was happy to have the capacity to bring back valuables using carry-ons.
Received the bag today and I'm already in love with it! I take over 150 flight a year and the issue I currently have with my other carry-on is: 1. Have to carry laptop in separate bag 2. The bag itself is much heavier 3. Opening the bag in two is always complicated unless you are in a quiet place Roller Pro solves them all and is so sleek and easy to... will be dropping my Tumi !
All good except it would help if at the top in the middle I would have two hooks. It has hooks but at the end. It also would help if on the sides there could be water and cell phone holders, soft I guess so the size remains the same when water/cell are taken out