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 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 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.

I purchased this set because I needed something bigger than my small canvas bag when visiting my best friends. I absolutely LOVE it. It's the perfect size not too small and not too big. I was able to fit a weeks worth of clothing in it and I used the small handbag for toiletries, supplements and things of that nature. I'm not sure why people complained that the small bag was useless...definitely not, it actually held a lot of items too. The green color is very pretty I'm glad I picked it. I didn't have issues with it falling forward as some reviewers mentioned..I love the wheels too. It's pretty light weight for its size, the zippers worked great and the quality is top notch. I'm sure this will last me for many years to come. I don't fly much so that may wear it out more since you're not in control of how the airlines treat your luggage. Overall I'm super happy with this purchase!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s from me!

This is quite durable for the money. It went with me all around Southeast Asia, and I definitely loaded it up. The expanding option was a big plus. I really packed it on a couple of my stops, not that I would recommend it, yet the zipper didn’t break nor did anything rip.

I bought this because I needed a bag fast (one day ship) while already on vacation and didn't want to pay much. It did the job for $36 (used), but the build quality is pretty mid to low. Flimsy construction, would not expect this carry-on suitcase to survive many trips being checked below if/when that ever happens. Sewing of strap on top handle was also off-center, which seems like an obvious mistake to make and let slip by quality control. It'll be fine as a clothes-only carry-on bag, but again, I wouldn't risk putting anything fragile/crushable inside. The smaller bag seems a little better, but I haven't had much use for it yet. I was surprised when it came with a tiny padlock, but it isn't TSA-compliant. Overall, fine for cheap, and the color stands out nice.

I bought this suitcase to transport my Mah Jong tiles and racks. I play Siamese Mah Jong which uses two sets of tiles and 4 racks. Tiles are heavy if carrying by hand. This suitcase easily accommodates the tiles and the racks which are 17" long. Many of the suitcases I looked at would not accommodate the racks. And the inside tiedowns keep everything from flying all over the place. The inner pocket is perfect for storing extra tiles, dice and shufflers. The two outer pockets are great for carrying my MJ card, phone, sunglasses, license, etc. So now I do not have to carry a purse as well as the suitcase when I go to play. I love the fact that it has 4 spinner wheels and a retractable handle. Appears to be of good quality and sturdy so far. Fits my needs perfectly even though not used in the traditional sense.

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.