Travelpro Bold-Softside Expandable Rollaboard Upright Luggage

5 reviews for Travelpro Bold-Softside Expandable Rollaboard Upright Luggage

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   AzJazz – April 24, 2025

   The Travelpro Bold 22″ Rollaboard measurements are right at the maximum allowable carry-on dimensions I have seen for many airlines. The Bold 22″ Rollaboard will give you the most storage space you can get with a carry-on.

   When it comes to luggage, I tend to prefer the 2-wheel upright versions to the 4-wheel spinner versions. For me, the two wheels are more protected, and less likely to get snapped off or damaged during travel and baggage handling. 2-wheel upright luggage will also tend to be more stable on lightly sloped surfaces. I have never had any issues with maneuverability with my previous 2-wheel upright luggage.

   The Bold 22″ Rollaboard sits perfectly vertical and is very stable when resting on the wheels and bottom support bar. As long as the weight of the items loaded inside the carry-on are reasonably balanced front-to-back, there should not be any issues with the carry-on tipping over in either direction. However, if you hang a purse or other luggage over the handles that extends over the front of the Bold carry-on, you may run into stability issues depending on how heavy that purse/luggage is (the same would be true when using a spinner-style carry-on).

   The Travelpro Bold 22″ Rollaboard frame is solidly constructed. There are three rugged, securely attached cloth handles positioned in convenient locations for lifting.

   The Bold 22″ is lighter than my smaller Eagle Creek carry-on that it is replacing. The aluminum pull-out handle feels like it may not be quite as sturdy as my much older luggage, but it could just be that lighter and still sturdy materials have been developed over the last 20 years. The pull-out handle has a zippered cover for protection, and I will be sure to zip this up if I need to hand the carry-on to the baggage handlers at the gate.

   There are two zipper styles:
   – There is one sturdier style zipper that has thicker pull tabs and the metal hoops for TSA locks.
   – The rest of the zippers have smaller teeth and smaller pull tabs. They still seem sturdy and zip smoothly, but they are not as large. These zippers are for the multiple exterior and interior compartments. They don’t have the metal hoops for TSA locks, but you might be able to fit a TSA cable lock through the zipper pull tab holes (keep in mind, though, you might damage the pull tabs or zipper if the lock gets pulled hard)

   I really appreciate all the different storage areas available in this carry-on!

   Inside the main luggage area there two additional mesh pockets and one waterproof storage pocket. There are three external zippered pockets for easy access on the aircraft. One pocket is located on the back for holding your cell phone or car keys (But not both, unless you love to get your phone screen scratched!)

   Note: The Bold’s “tablet” external storage pocket is designed for smaller tablets, and won’t hold screen sizes larger than 11″. The Travelpro website gives a list of example tablets that are or are not compatible with the carry-on.

   Note that while the Bold 22″ Rollaboard has “expandable” capability, it really doesn’t get you much more space – maybe an inch or so of additional depth. This is a feature that you will probably rarely use.

   Overall, I am very satisfied and impressed with the Travelpro Bold 22″ Rollaboard construction and design. I had to search through a lot of luggage online before deciding on the Travelpro Bold line. I picked this up on sale, so it was a nice bonus!

2. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   C. Roderick – April 26, 2025

   well made, too heavy

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   dbroward – May 24, 2025

   Good two-wheeled bag with a few flaws. Been traveling with the 22” carryon as my primary bag for over a month: planes, trains, automobiles, cobbled streets, & stairs. It’s capacious, durable, has built-in riveted straps, rolls well. I’ve concerns about the extendable handle holding up, but no problems thus far.
   Things I wish were different:
   1. Two of the interior pockets use a wide mesh material that’s prone to snagging. Would have been better to use a finer mesh that still allowed for ventilation & visual assessment.
   2. The front exterior pockets lack any means of securing their zippers with locks or carabiners.
   3. The innermost front exterior pocket is lined with microfiber for delicate electronics, but again can’t be secured. I also found it too small for a 10” tablet in a slim case.
   4. At 22.5”, it’s slightly over the carryon limits for United & several other major carriers. Budget airlines will certainly make you check it. If you’re confident of seat upgrades or choosing early boarding, this may not be an issue.
   5. The zippered expansion/compression feature is so small as to be pointless.
   In summation, this is a practical soft-sided carryon that should withstand long term abuse at half the cost of luxury brand luggage. Could be improved with a few minor changes.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   DLynn M – June 14, 2025

   We have purchased these TravelPro luggage items for each of our high school and college age grandsons at separate times. They are perfect for their travels and the softside aspect ensures they can fit them into tight spaces in trains, planes and automobiles when they are on the go!

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Bright Penny – June 18, 2025

   Bought this bag to replace my 22” roller board that has come to the end of it’s very long life. I needed a carry-on size bag that is lightweight and roomy. On first glance, this bag doesn’t look like it can hold much. Then I started packing for my recent trip to London. I ended up over packing because I kept finding more room for more stuff! Never had that problem before with other 22” bags! Love the two inner pockets; one of which is designed for dirty laundry. I do have concerns about how long that plastic pocket will survive but for now it’s great. The mesh zipper pocket is a bit tight, but that’s minor. Love the large outside pocket. I was able to stash a rain coat and a sweater in it. There’s a smaller padded pocket that is designed for tablets that I used to stash the copious paperwork required for over seas travel these days. The bag has compression straps on the outside as well as the inside as it is a hybrid design, combining attributes of conventional suitcases and duffels. Even stuffed to the gills, this bag rolls easily through large airports, like Heathrow. It has 2 inline wheels rather than 4 spinner wheels which are overrated, in my mind. I found the bag was also quite easy to maneuver in the London Underground. The bag stands upright and doesn’t topple over like many other bags. Love having handles on the side and bottom that makes it easier to stash the bag in over head bins. I checked the bag on my return trip and it arrived unscathed. As a retired airline employee, I’m aware of the conditions bags are subject to. This bag is, despite being so lightweight, one tough survivor. It’s my first Travel Pro product and I’m thinking it won’t be my last.