All, it's finally here.  Another review from another random person on the internet.  Am I going to say the exact same things as everyone else?  Who knows?  Read on to find out...cause..that's why you're here right?

Disclaimer:  This review is not for you if you've ever had these disparaging thoughts

\- Why would I buy this bag when (other company, Tumi, Samsonite, B&R,etc) has a bag that's so much better and cheaper?

\- This is thing is so expensive and just not worth it and you can't convince me otherwise

\- I want to compare this thing to bags that are bigger/heavier/smaller/lighter completely different in many ways, but somehow I still believe it's a good comparison

\- I can't believe how heavy this thing is, there's no way I can use this for international travel

\- The whole kickstarter thing rubs me the wrong way and I'm already pissed at PD for some reason

\- I think this post is a shill post and my internet rabidness is already peaking through my undies

Ok, if you're still here...welcome and check out this post for my thoughts on this bag months ago when I hung out at a PD store for an hour playing with a display model.

[https://www.reddit.com/r/peakdesign/comments/1j6rinx/went\_to\_the\_nyc\_store\_played\_with\_the\_roller\_pro/](https://www.reddit.com/r/peakdesign/comments/1j6rinx/went_to_the_nyc_store_played_with_the_roller_pro/)

Now that the bag has finally arrived, and I picked the Eclipse Maroon version, my first impression is LOVE!!

This review is being posted after I've already taken a few trips with the bag.  I am a business professional who travels for work but also a part time professional photographer.  I felt like this bag was made specifically for me and I was excited to have it come into existence.  My normal EDC is a Monos Carry On Plus Hybrid.

**Does it fit everything the Monos can fit?**

Let's be honest, the only time I care whether or not my bag can fit what I need is when I need to over pack it for a trip to avoid packing a bigger suitcase.  Otherwise, I'd use a bigger suitcase.  The answer is not quite.  But, it's maybe 5% less stuffable.  

**Whatabout the Wheels**

**S**moother than Monos, too smooth, bag rolls away, bigger too.  MOST IMPORTANTLY...destroys carpets.  I mean, no more fear of rolling over carpets from this guy. 

Check out these short vids of this thing running away from me, dancing like no one's looking, and just sneaking away

[https://imgur.com/a/5aTTLiC](https://imgur.com/a/5aTTLiC)

**Am I gonna lose my mind over the Zipper?**

Eeveryone knows, kinda weakish, but no issues yet even overstuff

**Design, just sexy as hell, love the red**

Arch Opening - It's just different.  I've gotten really good at opening clamshells on those standard luggage holders.   This is no different than normal bags that open front to back, except rotated left to right.  There are situations where it's easier to open and others where it's just as awkward

**Handle, no wobble, smooth as butter?**

No, the thing wobbles...a bit...and that's fucking ok.   If it didn't wobble, it'd probably break off.  It's called tolerance.  PD screwed themselves on this one, showing a vid of supposed no wobble.  Wobble is normal.  Too much wobble isn't...but seriously, who the da fuck cares.  I need the handle to not come off, that's it. 

**What about the price?**

For the retail price on this bag when comparing to a normal travel bag made by pretty much any other bag company, my answer is that this bag is too expensive.  You're paying a premium for brand loyalty, the recoup of R&D, the likely margins needed to create capital so Peak can continue creating new stuff, and maybe some failure in market research on where this thing should be priced.

For the discounted price, you're supporting PD because you like the company

A fair price for this bag in my opinion is $349.99 for its market segment.  Which is between dedicated camera bag companies (e.g think tank) and direct to consumer luggage (away, monos, etc).  This bag should not be compared to commodoity luggage (samsonite) or high end luggage (e.g B&R, Rimowa)

  
If you want to watch a full video review by some random youtuber (NOT ME), that pretty much says the same thing I say, but with more words and video, go here [https://youtu.be/Jty6M-omVsM?si=XEORuY4GX10QNHb3](https://youtu.be/Jty6M-omVsM?si=XEORuY4GX10QNHb3)

Hope this helps you...and if you feel any rage and got this far...feel free to not comment and just move on with your life.  Grab a coffee...buy a samsonite.  Peace be with you.  

RollerPro Review - From the Perspective of a Photographer and Business Traveler