Travel Technology - Who makes the smallest roll-aboard?

I frequently have 1-2 night trips where my 22" Travelpro is just too big. Their rolling tote is a better size, but I couldn't figure out how to get a dress shirt in there without nasty creasing.

While in Italy last week, I noticed that a lot of travelers there have rolling carry-ons that seemed much smaller than the standard 21" or 22" ones that Americans travel with.

I looked on eBags for a 17" or 18" rollaboard like what I saw in Italy, but can't seem to find anything.

Anyone here know where I could find such a thing?

http://www.caselogic.com/16_upright_roller/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=90741
or
http://www.caselogic.com/22_expandable_upright_roller/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=90744

I have not used either one of them. The 22" was featured in the Washington Post.

This bag is marketed primarily to crews: http://www.baggallini.com/product1.asp?product=%2716R110%27

I have the new 19" TravelPro Crew 6 and love it. Has features of bigger bags without the size and weight. The 22" bags look like behemoths beside it.

I bought a 16" roller from Costco last year that included a laptop carry case that slides into a pocket. It's a swiss army brand. The roller itself is a bit on the heavy side for its size. It holds a 15" laptop, has two compartments for cloths and stuff, the pocket for the laptop (which can hold other things) and a front pocket that's large enough to hold file folders. I've used it for about 2 dozen day trips over the past 8 months and have been using the laptop bag daily without any problems. It's probably been the best $70 I've spent.

Maybe this sin't the best place to ask, but I suppose there are new TravelPro Walkabout Lite models coming, if eBags and Macys are selling the old ones at less than 'half price'.

Have smaller models come out in the TravelPro entry-level 'Lite' line yet?
They could do well for LHR-bound travellers.

http://www.caselogic.com/16_upright_roller/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=90741
or
http://www.caselogic.com/22_expandable_upright_roller/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=90744

I have not used either one of them. The 22" was featured in the Washington Post.

Love this feature on the 22": "Integrated water bottle holder"

Love this feature on the 22": "Integrated water bottle holder"

Obviously designed to get you through security faster.

Obviously designed to get you through security faster.
The water bottle holder is perfect for your sunglasses (mine are Maui Jim) in their massive, hard shell case. No joke!

The water bottle holder is perfect for your sunglasses (mine are Maui Jim) in their massive, hard shell case. No joke!

So their marketing department is completely off with the feature. It's not a water bottle holder. It's a convenient externally located sunglass holding sleeve.

I have one of these (http://www.bagking.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=BagKing/PROD/Travelon-01-08/8446) It would easily hold laptop in the back pocket (a 12" powerbook) and camera body in one side pocket and lens in the other. Inside comfortably fit shoes, a change of clothes, something to read, toiletries etc.

The bag is TINY and fit under the seat infront. Still can hold a lot.

If I could only fit my 15.4" laptop in that back slip pocket......

/E

Well, I ended up with this Tumi:

http://www.tumi.com/womens/travel/category_search/super_light_20_wheeled_carry_on/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=75990

Not exactly what I wanted, but I needed it right now, and the local store gave me a deal. So it will do for now.

BTW, it's called a 20", but it seems a lot smaller than that.

Love this feature on the 22": "Integrated water bottle holder"

The water bottle holder is a patent infringement. They most likely are being sued right now. Enjoy it, because it won't be on the next season's bags.

Who makes the smallest roll-aboard?I do occasionally see families going on holiday, and the 4-yo daughter has a really small roll-aboard - 10'' maybe? They are often pink and Barbie-themed so not sure whether this is what you are looking for :D

Here's a similar one, although not that small:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NODDY-KIDS-CHILDREN-TROLLEY-CASE-WHEELED-BAG-NEW_W0QQitemZ140135240070QQcmdZViewItem

And, probably the same brand, but a nicer theme:
http://www.thekidswindow.co.uk/Selling.asp?product=193

And I found a 12'' one:
http://www.cartoonfansclub.com/spiderman-kids-luggage1.html

SmilingBoy.

I do occasionally see families going on holiday, and the 4-yo daughter has a really small roll-aboard - 10'' maybe? They are often pink and Barbie-themed so not sure whether this is what you are looking for :D


LMAO....

My wife called me from the mall today, to tell me she had found just what I was looking for - she asked me if I wanted a blue one with a troll on it or a pink one with barbie...

The rollaboard size to go to the UK from other EU countries is smaller than what's allowed in the US. There are tiny rollaboards all over europe. You can even get them in the bag shops on trouist streeets. Which isn't really helpful in the US :) But even Samsonite makes smaller rollaboards that you can't buy in the US.

My suggestion along wtih the others that have been posted are any of the wheeled laptop cases with extra space for clothes/personal items.
There's also a great Kenneth Cole Reaction bag from their "lite" material which is fantastic. Its frequently on sale at Macy's and the like.
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=153846&CategoryID=17249&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=22672&AdID=37006

I bought a 17" TravelPro very cheap at TJ MaXX. It works for me as it is small enough to put under the seat in from of mine on airplanes. It is basically a wheeled box with a zipper. Not much function. Just a handy size to have.