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.

I had to start traveling for business, so naturally I needed luggage that said, “professional adult” instead of “woman fleeing the scene with emotional support snacks and three hoodies.” This set has honestly been great. The carry-on is small enough for a quick few-day trip, but somehow expands enough to handle a full week of clothes PLUS the extra underwear we all pack like we’re preparing for a gastrointestinal apocalypse. Seriously, why do we all pack underwear like the airline might strand us in the wilderness for six months? The smaller bag is perfect for toiletries and bathroom essentials, which means I no longer have shampoo exploding directly onto my clothes like a personal attack. It rolls easily, feels lightweight, and has held up really well so far. Overall, I really dig this set. It makes me look way more organized and businesslike than I actually am while speed-walking through an airport looking for Gate C17 with a Starbucks in one hand and mild panic in the other.

This review is for the Teal colored "U.S. Traveler Rio Lightweight Softside Rolling Carry-on Suitcase, 2-Wheel Single". Teal isn't really my groove. But for some reason it was on sale for $28.88, way cheaper than the black version I probably would have been drawn to. For this price I didn't know what to expect, and the reviews were all over the place, but I had a trip coming up and needed something fast and cheap. There isn't anything "cheap" about the construction. It's in line with every other budget brand rolling carry-on, and this one is labeled "lightweight". Spoiler: That's industry term for lightweight USE, not just that it only weighs a few pounds. You're not going to see commuters or business travelers using this suitcase. A lot of reviews called it "small". It's sized to fit into one of those sizing boxes a lot of the narrow-body aircraft operators (like Alaska) have to determine if it qualifies for carry-on or not. There are thousands of larger rolling carry-on suitcases you can buy, and maybe they fit and maybe they don't, basically if you have anything bigger you are hoping that the airline isn't enforcing the size rules that flight. They usually don't. But if you need extra space, this carry-on has a zipper to make it larger. Will it tip over when it's full? Probably. Mind did. A lot of the cheap 2 wheel bags have this problem. If you can't babysit the bag to prevent if from falling over, buy one with 4 wheels. For sure if you use the zipper to make this suitcase larger, it's going to fall over. Teal. The teal color never grew on me, but it makes the bag instantly identifiable. If I ever have to check the bag, it will probably help me identify it spinning around on the carousel. It made it easy to know the airport shuttle guy grabbed it. We have high humidity where I live, and suitcases don't last long. We buy them frequently so we buy them cheap. This is a good budget suitcase. If you're looking for high end stuff, shop in that price range.

This bag was perfect for my trip. I loved the smaller size, and it held everything I needed for the 4 days. Although it’s a soft-sided bag, it has durable framing that protects the items inside. The handle slides easily and locks tight in place, and the wheels roll smoothly, making it easy to roll through a busy airport. The mesh zippered liner on front inside of bag makes it easy to organize items separate from clothing. It’s a nice looking bag that I easily spot at the baggage pick up. Although I did check my bag (no damage) it is sized for carry on. The smaller “personal” bag was roomy enough for everything I needed on the plane (book, snacks, gum etc) and items I wanted securely with me (I.D. , tickets, jewelry, money etc).

This is it the perfect size for small traveling great price as a prime member got a wonderful flash price It is exactly what I needed to replace my old piece of carry-on luggage complete with a lock

Not as sturdy as I had hoped for from what I read in other reviews. Sizing is good from what I can tell and should work well for carry on luggage in the overhead bin and under the seat. Ample amount of pockets and zipper areas. But I would be careful not to overload. The locking mechanism is flimsy. I would not trust it. Will just be throwing that out, to be honest. Appearance is good. I like the gray color. This will work well for my 18 year old son and the amount he travels, but I don’t think it would hold up to frequent use or international travel. The wheels and handle both feel flimsy and I’m not sure how long it will be until they break. A good starter set or for someone on a low budget.

Was able to use both of these as my carryon and personal item. I was able to get a lot in there, but had to use compression bags, bc if you pack too much in there, the bigger bag expanded past the limits for carryons. Especially the front pockets. However, regardless of my overpacking tendencies, it worked well for my needs. It does lean forward a bit when standing up and can tip over, but if the little bag is heavy enough, you can counterweight it by putting it on top or over the handle draped toward the back while you're walking around. Otherwise it's easy to roll around. I like that the teal was just different enough of a color to recognize in a sea of black bags if I needed to check the bigger bag. Accurate coloring. Lightweight with nothing in it. Many pockets for organizing. I kept snacks in the small bag or in the front pockets of the big bag for easy access. I was also able to get my laptop in and out of the big bag for tsa by slipping it in from the top and keeping the zippers at the top, and the clothes i had packed kept it protected while it was in there. I was able to get a small blanket into the small bag, rolled up. Decent space.

Very pretty luggage, bright color and well made except for the small lock that comes with it. Only problem is the inside of the actual luggage is only 18 x 13 inches and the total unit is 22 inches with the wheels & handle. I took pics of this next to my other 22 inch luggage and you can see the difference. This is a very small bag. Good for quick weekend but not extended travel more than a couple of days given the space. Will be returning it for a larger luggage with 2 wheels.

Pas bon

Produto bomito e funcional. Custo beneficio muito bom

Très bonne valise.

Buena calidad y precio gracias

We bought the U.S. Traveler Rio Rugged Fabric Expandable Carry-on Luggage Set (camo) for our son and it’s held up extremely well on long flights. The fabric feels tough and reassuring, zips are smooth, and everything stayed intact through airports, overhead bins, and plenty of handling. The expandable section is genuinely useful and makes packing much easier without the bag feeling bulky. Wheels roll well and the handle feels solid, which is important when a younger traveller is using it independently. The camo design is also a plus — easy to spot and doesn’t show marks easily. Overall, it’s practical, durable, and well thought-out, especially for frequent or long-haul travel. Very happy with how it’s performed.