Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner

Bottom line: Pick the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a smaller bag and a hard shell; pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" if you want a lighter bag, more packing space and a soft shell.

Traveler's Choice★ Our verdict
30 in 20 in 12
Our pick

Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner

Best for families, occasional trips

Weight
11.2 lb
Size in
30 × 20 × 12
Warranty
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Our score
8.6/10
Fits 9 of 9 US airlines
  • AA: fits
  • DL: fits
  • UA: fits
  • WN: fits
  • B6: fits
  • AS: fits
  • NK: fits
  • F9: fits
  • G4: fits
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A big polycarbonate spinner that lands exactly on the 62-inch limit, so you get large-bag space without the oversize fee (as long as you don't expand it).

Airline fit (US)
10/10
Durability
8/10
Packing space
9/10
Rolling & handling
8/10
Value
8/10
Travelpro6.8/10
31 in 21 in 13

Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner

Best for families, frequent flyers

Weight
8.5 lb
Size in
31 × 21 × 13
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
6.8/10
Fits 1 of 9 US airlines
  • AA: too big
  • DL: too big
  • UA: too big
  • WN: too big
  • B6: too big
  • AS: too big
  • NK: too big
  • F9: too big
  • G4: fits
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Huge and surprisingly light at 8.5 lb, with a lifetime warranty. Like most big bags, it's over the 62-inch limit.

Airline fit (US)
1.1/10
Durability
8/10
Packing space
10/10
Rolling & handling
8/10
Value
7/10

Key differences

  • Size: the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" is 30 × 20 × 12 in; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is 31 × 21 × 13 in.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is lighter: 8.5 lb vs 11.2 lb.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" holds more: 142 L vs 96.5 L.
  • Shell: the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is soft.
  • The Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30" has no laptop / front pocket; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29"'s laptop / front pocket isn't listed.
  • Warranty: lifetime for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29"; not listed for the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30".
  • Airline fit: the Traveler's Choice Pagosa 30": fits 9 of 9 US airlines; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29": fits 1 of 9 US airlines.

Specs side by side

SpecTraveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside SpinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner
Height30 in (76.2 cm)31 in (78.7 cm)
Width20 in (50.8 cm)21 in (53.3 cm)
Depth12 in (30.5 cm)13 in (33 cm)
Empty weight11.2 lb (5.1 kg)8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
Capacity96.5 L142 L
ShellHardSoft
Wheels44
ExpandableYesYes
Laptop / front pocketNoNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
WarrantyNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)Lifetime

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner?

Overall we rate the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner higher (8.6/10 vs 6.8/10, airline fit included). A big polycarbonate spinner that lands exactly on the 62-inch limit, so you get large-bag space without the oversize fee (as long as you don't expand it).

Which is lighter, the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner?

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is lighter: 8.5 lb vs 11.2 lb.

Which fits more airlines?

The Traveler's Choice Pagosa Large 30" Hardside Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner: fits 1 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.

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