Thule Subterra Carry On Roller 22, Black

My Lady and I used the roller and backpack for a 5day getaway to the Yucatán, worked great....no checked bags is the only way to go!

The Bad: The only thing I dont really like is the wheels, they are large(which is good) but they are made of a hard plastic and appear to be wearing pretty quickly relative to the rest of the bag.

I am very pleased with the Thule Subterra Carry-On for its clever design and attention to a customer’s needs. Made of nylon, around 7 lbs., with three color choices (Dark Shadow, Mineral, Ember), the smooth nylon finish is easy to clean and carry. One of the most aggravating parts of travel these days, it is a pleasure to bring this Carry-On on board a crowded plane with very little space for extras. (The tough, oversized wheels and telescoping handles are a welcome touch, as is the piggyback strap attachment loop should you need to attach another bag.

Great functional design and very light.

I recently purchased this suitcase (out of de$peration, at the airport) on a 2 week trip through Europe that involved 4 different non-connecting flights, mostly small regional airlines, and multiple trips via cobblestones, subway, escalator, and train. My concerns were: many airlines had strange carry-on requirements (ie: absurdly thin, such that my 2 tiny under-seaters didnt even qualify), checking a bag was (obviously) NOT an option, and I do NOT want to stress about the size/weight of my bag. Also, for the record, overpacking is NOT one of my problems. Im a super light traveler, so please keep that in mind for this review.

This is a handy little roll-on suitcase. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into the design with built in dividers. These dividers are advertised as allowing you to pack more. That rather depends on how and what you pack. If you are an organized person you may actually pack systematically and may benefit from using the dividers. Personally, I can pack more into a suitcase if I have undivided space. Again, if you are one of those organized people, you may find that this lets your clothes arrive at your destination in better shape. The wheel mechanism seems a little bulky and reduces the amount of usable space. Still Thule does make a larger version of this if you find the space inadequate for your needs.