U.S. Traveler Rio Lightweight Softside Rolling Carry-on Suitcase, 2-Wheel Set, Black

EDIT MAY 10TH 2025: nearly 13 years later and I still have and used this for travel lol. It's held up pretty well over the years. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I needed these in a pinch for travel i was going on and chose it based on its size, reviews, and available colors. I liked that i could get a different color than a standard plain black, and the green suited me just fine, and also if a friend ever needed to borrow it it would be gender neutral as opposed to a pink one (which i would have loved lol). Though true to other reviews the green color is NOT as bright and pretty as it appears on the photo, it is a little more muted, but a little more woodsy than olive id say. I have a ton of pics i took from various angles of all its features and even with it stuff full but i don't see where i can post them on this particular items page. :( I have no complaints over the durability of the suitcase (i don't use the mini one) kinda stupid, don't know if anyone ever uses them, not big enough for my laptop. So the suitcase will be the main point of my review. The item held up just fine and had no problems with it as a carry on. I flew through American Airlines for all flights and never once had any question of its size/weight issue and didn't have to check it. It rolled smoothly through the airport. the wheels worked well and had no issues with the handle. extended/retracted simple and quickly with a push of the button on top. there was an occasional tip or flip, but i attribute that to my handling of the bag as its a narrower than a larger one so it was easy to accidentally twist when pulling it up next to you, But that was mainly just how i was handling it. It can actually fit a pretty good amount of stuff in it. I had 2 pairs of jeans, house sweats, yoga style sweats, 8 shirts, 10 underwear and a couple bras, 4 pairs of socks, and a pair of low profile sneakers, pair of flats, and heels. Oh and an extra hoodie on top of all of that. Also had my makeup bag stashed in it too. All that WITHOUT the use of the 3" extender that unzips if you need it. I didn't want to risk having to check it. However on one of my flights, to/from an airforce base in a tiny plane, they had no room for carry ons so they had to be checked (no fee i might add) and it help up fine against their rough handling. Made it through the airports 6 times and came home in just as good condition as we left. Fortunately no scuffs or marks from being handled by agents or thrown on the belt or plane, and held a ton of stuff! all the intimates and socks and things were stowed in the zip mesh pocket on the inside, packed shoes in the bottom, then pants, then tops, then hoodie, I am very please with the durability and quality of this piece for a pretty decent price. It did what i needed it to do and did its job well. i really have no complaints about it at all and can't wait to go on another trip with it.

This is smaller than the size you think it is. It's good. My son used it for camp during the summer multiple times and still looks fine. No rips. Good quality for price.

I bought the 21/14 set in May 2025 and have used it multiple times since - mostly for multi-day road trips with a couple of long-distance flight trips. In other words, the set has seen varied uses and handling. More than a year later I can say that I am still delighted with this purchase. The luggage is very lightweight (even a Bellagio bellhop made a positive comment), which really helps with the maneuverability and, despite my rough treatment banging up and down curbs, etc., is holding up well with nothing broken while still looking almost-new. Some reviewers have commented that it falls over easily and it can when the tote is on top, but I haven't found this to be that big of a deal - I just lean it against the car or a chair or something if needed. My biggest complaint is that the tote's shoulder strap is not removable, it's sewn in at the sides. So, if you want the shoulder strap out of the way, it has to be tucked into the tote, which then means the tote can't be zipped closed. Regardless, it's a good, roomy set. As an idea, I took a 9-day trip, fit everything I needed into the bags, and took both bags onto the plane with me - the case as a carry-on and the tote as a personal item, easily fitting under the seat in front of me. Well worth the money.

It says "frequently returned item due to unexpected small size". It means people cannot read before they purchase and just assume... I was searching for a specific size carry on bag that would meet strict IcelandAir carry on size. Keep in mind, european airlines have much smaller carry on bag sizes than american airlines. This one fit into IcelandAir sizer, and I managed to pack items that were enough for a week trip to europe (though it was summer). On top of that it is also light weight, just 3 kg. Given a fact that european airlines put a weight limit for carry one bags anywhere between 8 and 10 kilos, this bag is a find! And this bag does not look cheap at all. I would purchase this again 100%. People who return it because it is too small to their expectations, need to read the item description first, they mention sizes both in text and on pictures.

great little case that fits all airline sizes for a carry on. Light weight and holds a lot and still under the 25 pound airline limit. The small bag is a bit tiny but holds all the essentials and my I-pad and fits under the seat leaving plenty of leg room. Unfortunately, on my last flight I was forced to check the suitcase due to the size of the plane and when it came out on the jet bridge, the front pocket was mostly torn off. Bummer for sure.

I am writing this review after one year and about 6-7 round-trip flights using this as my carryon. Initial review would have been 4 stars, but with the identified wheel issue, dropped to 3. Overall I liked it--it was very light, built decently well given its light weight and cost, and the zippers and outer fabric appear to be nice and durable... but the wheels were never very good. Wobbly from day one with dubiously mounted axles in the plastic housing means that if you have a lot of walking to do while rolling this suitcase, even if it's not heavily loaded, the wheels will eventually fail (in my case, one axle worked its way out of the plastic frame, rendering the suitcase unrollable). If you will always carry it in a wheels-up configuration, this suitcase is a good deal. If you need to "drive" it, though, expect the wobbly wheels to cause minor control issues until one or both fail completely. Pros: Lightweight, good seemingly durable zippers and outer shell fabric, fits nicely into overhead compartments while also being durable enough to be checked in if necessary while still providing lots of storage capacity. Cons: Wheels/axles, handle when extended is a bit wobbly, suitcase has a tendency to topple over when left standing along (almost guaranteed if you expand/extend the storage compartment by using the wrap-around zipper). Case design makes it challenging to replace wheels/axles with more durable alternatives.

Great quality perfect in size lightweight and looks great smooth to roll comes with a lock it’s so light you don’t even struggle to roll very easy to use it’s definitely not cheap material for the price over all love it perfect in color

I have owned this carry-on set for about 6 months now, and got to use it for a few trips (3 weekend getaways, and 2 five day trips). Since I do not travel a lot, I did not want to pay too much for a luggage set. This one fits the bill perfectly. Here are the good points I see: * the price is right. I will not be mad if one day I have to check the luggage in, and the airline looses them. * it is a real carry-on for ANY airline: sure, some airlines will accept over-sized carry-on. But the day the plane is really full, they start being picky and asking people to check the carry-on in. With this set, you would be very unlucky if it was to happen to you. Also, rolling it down the aisle is easy as the bigger piece is narrow. * color is nice. I got the green one for me, and my wife chose the orange (that is more yellow in my opinion). Both are really a nice change from the regular black/brown you usually get, but it might stain more easily of you were to check it in, which hopefully will not happen. * quality: I was expecting less for the price. If you avoid checking it in, it should last a while. Fabric and zippers feel durable. The handle might be the weakest part, as it does not feel that strong, but so far, so good. * the small piece fits on top of the bigger one, and has a strap to be attached to the handle. In this configuration, getting out of the plane, switching plane and walking in the airport is very convenient, as you only need one hand for both pieces. * The small piece is the perfect size to fit a tablet or a kindle, as well as whatever you would need close to you during the flight or for your trip. I am able to fit: full size headphones, one tablet, one travel guide, a collapsible umbrella. * For me, this set size is enough for a few days trip. But it might be too small for others. This is hard to comment on this. A few minor points that explain the 4 star rating: * when I received the set, the chemical smell was quite strong. The smell went away fairly quickly by leaving the pieces open for a few days in a well ventilated room. But it would have been great if the manufacturer took care of removing the smell for me. * When you expand the bigger piece, and fill it completely, it will loose it's balance and not be able to stand vertically by itself. This is not too much of an issue as I did use only this feature once. To try to make it better on the way back, I tried to put the heavier items first, and toward the bottom. Balance was better, but I could tell it was still close from falling if I was to let it stand there.

Pas bon

Produto bomito e funcional. Custo beneficio muito bom

le tout correspond au descriptif et à mes attentes. C'est idéal pour un week end, un court séjour ou une petite semaine de vacances pour voyager léger.

Très bonne valise.

Quality is very bad... not stable bag