Much lighter than a 28" hardside suitcase should be, and it rolls *so* well.
Easily the best wheels on any luggage I've used yet, including other Travelpro. That 28" holds a lot, but takes some getting used to packing this way. There's an expansion zipper which is half closed in my photo.
This is my first hard-sided suitcase, and I was a little worried (old horror stories of suitcases breaking)- I even carried straps for emergency repair. But I shouldn't have been.
After 2 very long haul flights, 2 long haul flights, two commuter train rides, two amtrak rides, and a mix of cars, taxis, airports, and train stations between them? All with extreme weather changes?
There was only one small scratch on one of the corner metal reinforcements. Literally not another scratch anywhere on the thing. I was shocked.
The size? Massive. This is what you use for a 2 week trip, or if if you're doing multiple climates, or planning to bring back stuff. I nicknamed it "Big Blue".
It does lend itself to overpacking, but also packing this thing is different than a normal top-loading. It opens in the middle, with a zippered compartment on each side. Unlike a softside, there's no give to the outside walls, so things fit differently.
If you overfill, you won't be able to close the suitcase (although the expansion gives you an 1-2 inches of "oopsie" space). You can also use that middle/expansion space to stash a few items for easy access (or airport purchases), since getting to the main compartments during transit requires a spot big enough to lay out your enormous suitcase and open it like a clam. Trust me, you want to avoid doing that.
Another concern: This things rolls and balances so well you might forget how heavy it really is. Put another bag on the handle, and that might be 60-80lbs (or more, if you're allowed excess weight). Be super careful jumping this over curbs or otherwise manhandling it- that's how hernias happen.
Other thoughts: Even with the expansion zipper closed, it's too large to take on most escalators- you'll be going the elevator route. It won't fit between the facing seats on the New York LIRR if the expansion is full. It needs the bottom space on the Amtrak luggage rack.
This is the largest suitcase I've ever owned, and it only comes out for specific kinds of trips. And it DOES prompt strangers to ask about your trip because you look like you might be moving abroad.
But for those specific trips, it's perfect.
Similar item to consider
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Add to your order
-
Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary) -
24/7 support when you need it. -
Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
3-Year Protection $48.99
4-Year Protection $63.99
Cover all of your eligible devices:
Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases (Renews Monthly Until Cancelled) $16.99/month
Select a plan
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
Select a plan
Buy it with
$399.49
Get it as soon as Monday, Jun 17
In Stock
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the brand
From the manufacturer
Features & Benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
100% Polycarbonate ShellUltra-strong 100% polycarbonate hard shell with aluminum corner guards protects contents and has a stylish, textured finish which helps reduce the visibility of scuffs or scratching. |
TSA LockBuilt-in lock allows TSA authorities to unlock and lock safely and securely when needed. Default lock code is set to 0-0-0. |
8 Spinner WheelsPrecisionGlide System delivers precise control and effortless roll, combining a Contour Grip, PowerScope Lite Handle and eight MagnaTrac self-aligning spinner wheels. |
Corner GuardsAluminum corner armor protects high-impact areas in style and helps you identify your bag on the luggage carousel. |
Features & Benefits
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
PowerScope Lite HandlePatented PowerScope Lite aluminum extension handle minimizes wobble and has four stops at 36", 38”, 40” and 42.5” for users of different heights. |
Interior Water-Resistant PocketInterior water-resistant pocket provides packing versatility for damp items or toiletries. |
Divider PanelsInterior zippered divider panels keep contents organized, separated and secured in place. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Elite Compact Business Plus Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner | Platinum Elite Business Plus Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner | Platinum Elite Compact Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner | Platinum Elite Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner | Platinum Elite Medium Check-In Expandable Hardside Spinner | Platinum Elite Large Check-In Expandable Hardside Spinner | |
| Customer Reviews |
902
|
902
|
902
|
902
|
902
|
902
|
| Price | $339.99 | $314.49 | $314.49 | $314.49 | $365.49 | $399.49 |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs | 9 lbs | 7.9 lbs | 8.1 lbs | 11.1 lbs | 12.3 lbs |
| Laptop Pocket | up to 15.6" | up to 15.6" | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TSA Lock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB Port | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | n/a | n/a |
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
2:48
Click to play video
FULL DEMONSTRATION and honest review
Educated Purchases
Compare with similar items
This Item  Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Expandable Checked Luggage, 8 Wheel Spinner, TSA Lock, Hard Shell Polycarbonate Suitcase, Metallic Sand, Checked Large 28-Inch |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | -15% $399.49 List: $469.99 | -15% $314.49 List: $369.99 | -15% $314.49 List: $369.99 | -15% $314.49 List: $369.99 | -15% $314.49 List: $369.99 | -15% $314.49 List: $369.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Monday, Jun 17 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Jun 16 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Jun 16 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Jun 16 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Jun 16 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Jun 16 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Maneuverability | ||||||
| Light weight | ||||||
| Durability | ||||||
| For traveling | ||||||
| Sturdiness | ||||||
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| material | Polycarbonate and Aluminuim | Polycarbonate and Aluminium | Polycarbonate and Aluminuim | Polycarbonate and Aluminium | Polycarbonate and Aluminium | Polycarbonate (PC), Aluminium |
| size | Checked- Large 28-Inch | Carry-on 21-Inch | Compact Carry-On 20-Inch | Compact Carry-On 20-Inch | Compact Carry-On 20-Inch | Carry-on 21-Inch |
| weight | 5.6 kilograms | 7.25 pounds | 3.6 kilograms | 3.3 kilograms | 3.3 kilograms | 7.25 pounds |
| wheel type | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner | Spinner |
| shell type | Hard | Hard | Hard | Hard | Hard | Hard |
| number of wheels | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Reviews with images
Smaller than you think it is
Just got back from a 4-day, 5-leg trip with the brand-new bag. Literally removing the stickers so I could pack it. On two of those legs, the bag was "valet checked," meaning it was dropped off on the jetway and returned to the jetway after the flight. Other legs were up in the overhead. Some thoughts:Pros: this is a well made bag, with a solid-feeling handle that locks firmly, and smooth rolling wheels. It's easy to glide along on all but the roughest carpets with just finger touch. Good zippers, and solid lock that's easy to set. Water-proof pouch inside is a nice touch. And it's a good looking bag, unique enough to set it off from all the generic "black square" carry-ons. The unique look makes it easier to see when they plop it onto the jetway, too. Attractive, solid bag.Cons: this bag is smaller than you'd think, and a couple of poor design choices make it feel even smaller. First, there two versions of this bag, the Compact Carry-on and the (slightly) larger Carry-on 21-inch. Based on the description that the Carry-on 21-inch is "sizer bin tested to fit in the overhead bins of most major domestic airlines," I was hoping for a larger, just-barely-legal bag I could put a lot into. In reality, it's no bigger than my 20" London Fog carry-on it replaced. Plus, the interior compartment design makes it feel smaller. The handles intruding into the case limits the space in one half, but that's been mentioned and pretty much standard if you have a retractable handle, although these feel a bit larger. The decision to have both compartments zip closed, instead of some kind of strap-down arrangement makes the space feel even smaller. You can see from the photo that there's about an inch and a half of "dead space" before the zipper on the top which makes it much harder to utilize the space below it. You have to kind of wedge the clothes in under the "flap." I'd much rather have (at least) one side that's open, and they could easily have reduced the size of the "flap" before the zipper. I couldn't conceive of buying the smaller Compact Carry-on.I could take or leave the external USB ports, and you can see the scuffs on the polycarbonate hard shell with just a small introduction to the travel experience. More than I expected, but pretty much par for the course. (Guess I was hoping for a birdie experience here.)Overall: good bag limited in space by some design choices.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
Size: Checked- Large 28-InchColor: True Navy BlueVerified Purchase
Much lighter than a 28" hardside suitcase should be, and it rolls *so* well.
Easily the best wheels on any luggage I've used yet, including other Travelpro. That 28" holds a lot, but takes some getting used to packing this way. There's an expansion zipper which is half closed in my photo.
This is my first hard-sided suitcase, and I was a little worried (old horror stories of suitcases breaking)- I even carried straps for emergency repair. But I shouldn't have been.
After 2 very long haul flights, 2 long haul flights, two commuter train rides, two amtrak rides, and a mix of cars, taxis, airports, and train stations between them? All with extreme weather changes?
There was only one small scratch on one of the corner metal reinforcements. Literally not another scratch anywhere on the thing. I was shocked.
The size? Massive. This is what you use for a 2 week trip, or if if you're doing multiple climates, or planning to bring back stuff. I nicknamed it "Big Blue".
It does lend itself to overpacking, but also packing this thing is different than a normal top-loading. It opens in the middle, with a zippered compartment on each side. Unlike a softside, there's no give to the outside walls, so things fit differently.
If you overfill, you won't be able to close the suitcase (although the expansion gives you an 1-2 inches of "oopsie" space). You can also use that middle/expansion space to stash a few items for easy access (or airport purchases), since getting to the main compartments during transit requires a spot big enough to lay out your enormous suitcase and open it like a clam. Trust me, you want to avoid doing that.
Another concern: This things rolls and balances so well you might forget how heavy it really is. Put another bag on the handle, and that might be 60-80lbs (or more, if you're allowed excess weight). Be super careful jumping this over curbs or otherwise manhandling it- that's how hernias happen.
Other thoughts: Even with the expansion zipper closed, it's too large to take on most escalators- you'll be going the elevator route. It won't fit between the facing seats on the New York LIRR if the expansion is full. It needs the bottom space on the Amtrak luggage rack.
This is the largest suitcase I've ever owned, and it only comes out for specific kinds of trips. And it DOES prompt strangers to ask about your trip because you look like you might be moving abroad.
But for those specific trips, it's perfect.
Easily the best wheels on any luggage I've used yet, including other Travelpro. That 28" holds a lot, but takes some getting used to packing this way. There's an expansion zipper which is half closed in my photo.
This is my first hard-sided suitcase, and I was a little worried (old horror stories of suitcases breaking)- I even carried straps for emergency repair. But I shouldn't have been.
After 2 very long haul flights, 2 long haul flights, two commuter train rides, two amtrak rides, and a mix of cars, taxis, airports, and train stations between them? All with extreme weather changes?
There was only one small scratch on one of the corner metal reinforcements. Literally not another scratch anywhere on the thing. I was shocked.
The size? Massive. This is what you use for a 2 week trip, or if if you're doing multiple climates, or planning to bring back stuff. I nicknamed it "Big Blue".
It does lend itself to overpacking, but also packing this thing is different than a normal top-loading. It opens in the middle, with a zippered compartment on each side. Unlike a softside, there's no give to the outside walls, so things fit differently.
If you overfill, you won't be able to close the suitcase (although the expansion gives you an 1-2 inches of "oopsie" space). You can also use that middle/expansion space to stash a few items for easy access (or airport purchases), since getting to the main compartments during transit requires a spot big enough to lay out your enormous suitcase and open it like a clam. Trust me, you want to avoid doing that.
Another concern: This things rolls and balances so well you might forget how heavy it really is. Put another bag on the handle, and that might be 60-80lbs (or more, if you're allowed excess weight). Be super careful jumping this over curbs or otherwise manhandling it- that's how hernias happen.
Other thoughts: Even with the expansion zipper closed, it's too large to take on most escalators- you'll be going the elevator route. It won't fit between the facing seats on the New York LIRR if the expansion is full. It needs the bottom space on the Amtrak luggage rack.
This is the largest suitcase I've ever owned, and it only comes out for specific kinds of trips. And it DOES prompt strangers to ask about your trip because you look like you might be moving abroad.
But for those specific trips, it's perfect.
Images in this review
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Size: Compact Carry-On 20-InchColor: Shadow BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
Size: Carry-on 21-InchColor: True Navy BlueVerified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
Chris Taschuk
Pricey, but worth it.
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2021Size: 2-Piece Set (21/25)Color: Metallic SandVerified Purchase
danm
Good suitcase, but the description is for a slightly different product
Reviewed in Australia on December 30, 2022Size: Carry-on 21-InchColor: Shadow BlackVerified Purchase
