Travelpro Platinum Elite 50-Inch Rolling Garment Bag, Shadow Black

I just bought this luggage and noticed a warning on it that said this product can expose you to chemicals including Cadmium, which is known to the State if California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. I’m a bit concerned. The luggage looks awesome otherwise.

This is a high-quality, durable, sturdy bag. I love to bring my clothes on hangers so all I have to do to unpack is pull my clothes out of the bag and hang them in the closet. I’ve been traveling that way for years, but regular suitcases will wrinkle the bottom of the clothes. Not so with this bag. The bag is made for packing with hangers. The hanger items stay in place and there is ample room for them to fold properly so no wrinkles. The bag also has multiple inside clear or mesh compartments for packing items you can’t hang. The bag has two wheels that roll smoothly. I wish the bag had four wheels because it would be easier for me, but it does tilt in such a way that the weight is distributed well, and doesn’t stress my back. I plan to use this bag for my next international trip.

First and foremost, this thing is HUGE. Take however large youre imagining it to be, and go larger. I decided to try it out at a conference where I was speaking and attending meetings over a full week. I needed multiple suits, plenty of shirts, leisure clothes, and exercise clothes (including shoes). The bag held everything I needed, and had room to spare. In addition, everything arrived looking like it had just come from the dry cleaners. The downside? The bag was so heavy that I almost had to pay a surcharge. This wasnt the bags fault. Its as light as one could hope for. The problem is that it comfortably holds so much stuff that you wont realize youve packed fifty pounds worth of stuff into it - until you try to lift it off the bed. Everything about the bag shows Travelpros customary commitment to quality, durability, and practicality. Those who wear dresses and gowns might miss the fold-out panel typical in garment bags. This has been replaced with a second clasp for additional hanging clothes. The bag is deep enough that you can easily double longer garments back on themselves, but - if you typically travel only with longer garments - you may want to consider one of Travelpros other options (all of which are excellent, in my experience). The weight and size of the bag makes it a little tricky to navigate, but the wheels held up well, and the handle seemed more than strong enough for the burden I placed on it. My only gripe was with the integrated combination lock, which I found to be worthless. Beyond that, if you want a massive, extremely durable, well-organized bag for carrying a couple weeks worth of formal clothing, you cant go wrong with the Travelpro 50.

There were no direction with the item. Not sure how to use the lock system. I like the item but need some simple info. Thanks

Replaced my old one I had for 10 years. Perfect size and durable.

Such a nice suitcase. Sturdy and roomy. Love it.

This is heavier than my old suitcase and it doesnt lie flat. There is less space across the middle -- it looks as though three suits will fit, but the arch in the middle of the suitcase rises up pretty high. Not sure if Ill be able to pack suits AND shirts into it, like I used to. It weighs about two pounds more than the old one and thats just enough to be a bit unpleasant. Ill keep it, but not happy.

Comfortably fits multiple suits for people over 63 (without folding or crumpling them!), with plenty of room for additional slacks and shirts. 50 inches long by 24 inches of usable room unzipped on the interior, almost 6 inches of usable depth. Four cubbies for belts/ties, multiple mesh zippered compartments on the flap and a water proof toiletry one. The largest zippered pouch holds 3 pairs of size 14 shoes comfortably(!), 4 pairs if you need to. Still have room leftover for socks, underwear, undershirts. If youre a big or tall person that travels even semi frequently and have longer stays, where you need to bring several suits/outfits, you absolutely need this garmet bag. I have *never* had a travel garmet bag that truly *works* in every way for me. Build quality is quite sturdy, even the travel handle is a better grade aluminum that my old Samsonite. It may be a larger dollar investment for luggage, but you will absolutely love it.

Looks great but I haven’t traveled with it yet. I like the design where it has a hanger at the top and bottom of the garment compartment

The zipper ripped on the first trip with this. For the price, youd expect better.