Hanke 20 Inch Expandable Carry On Luggage with Cup Holder 22x14x9 Airline Approved Top Opening Hard Shell Suitcases

TLDR: Solid suitcase offering with most of the extras for about half of what similar name brand carry ons would cost. Lately, I've seen all of the ads and rage over suitcases that have the cup holders, phone charges, etc. and thought they were pretty good...except they all came with a large price tag. Enter the Hanke 20 inch, that provides all of that but for under $200 dollars. But...is it worth it? So the primary job of a suitcase is to carry my stuff during travel in the most efficient and effective manner. Also, don't make my travel any worse by being heavy or bulky. All of the other things added are just that, just more stuff. So...how does this carry on stack up. First, it is the right size for a carry on and matches that delicate balance between being big enough to hold a few days’ worth of clothes and being too big and unwieldy. So, big plus there. As an added feature that I didn’t realize I needed, this suitcase does not open down the middle giving you two sides. Instead, it opens from the top. This is convenient because it allows me to fit more bulky items into the bag without having to worry about crushing them or fighting to close the suitcase afterwards. Another big win for this suitcase. Another thing that I liked a lot was the opening itself…it has pockets built in that allow you to add either a laptop, papers, or notebooks with cushioning to keep your items protected and easily accessible. Rounding all of this out are the TSA locks in case you need to actually check this bag. Very straightforward, easy to set the numbers, easily accessible. As for extras, there is an electronic device charging access port with USB and USB-C interfaces. You provide a battery inside the bag and it then hooks to the outside ports. In case anyone wonders why it’s not built in, remember that if you check a bag it cannot have a rechargeable battery, so it’s necessary that such devices be removable. It also has a cupholder, which I reckon is important to some people…but not me. Finally, the wheels are great, not likely to bind up on you as I’ve had happen in the past while going over more coarse ground. Ok. Fairly long review but the bottom line is I like it a lot and think that the price is outstanding for everything you get. Certainly better than paying twice that for the basically the same functionality. 5 stars from me. Read more

I keep coming back to Hanke for a reason, and this carry‑on just confirms it again. The top‑opening design is brilliant—such a space saver in small hotel rooms, especially in Japan where floor space is precious. The interior layout is thoughtful too, with a laptop compartment built right into the lid and an expandable section that gives you a little extra room when you need it. I still don't overpack, so I can re-zip and compress the whole thing. The external USB port is super convenient as long as you plug in your own power bank inside. And yes, some features seem gimmicky at first—like the phone stand, cup holder, or bag hook—but the moment you’re waiting for a train or flight with nowhere to set things down, they suddenly become lifesavers. The wheels glide smoothly, the build feels solid, and overall, it’s just a reliable, well‑designed carry‑on. It’s definitely on the larger side for a carry‑on, but it has fit in the overhead bins on all the local flights I’ve taken so far. Just double‑check your airline’s size limits to be safe. Not my first Hanke luggage, and definitely not my last. Read more

This is an excellent, well-crafted suitcase. It rolls smoothly, and the zippers glide nicely. The expandable feature is terrific in a carry-on suitcase, as it lets me check the bag on the return flight when I have picked up extra items while traveling. There are lots of compartments inside, which makes it helpful for packing and for those trips when you don't want to unpack a suitcase but want to be able to easily locate things like socks. I got the light green color and it is exactly the same color as depicted in the photos. For me, it is the perfect choice, as it will stand out at the baggage carousel. So what are the drawbacks? I see three things that give me pause: 1) For a carry-on bag, it is on the heavy side. This means that you can't add too much weight to it without being obliged to check it. This is especially true for flights outside the USA, where weight limits for carry-ons are stricter. If you are like me and tend to carry things like heavier shoes or an extra book, you might be in trouble. I will probably take out the battery for those trips, as it adds some (but not all) of the extra weight. 2) The coffee cup carrier is in a weird spot, in the inner side of the suitcase. That means you can't tilt the suitcase towards you without spilling coffee. You are obliged to use it in an upright position when moving. If you carry a travel mug this is less of an issue, since those close securely. 3) Because of the internal laptop holder and battery, it seems like there is less internal space than other suitcases this size. I have not thoroughly investigated this but plan to try packing the same stuff in this suitcase and in my old suitcase that has the same exterior measurements. Will circle back after that experiment and update. 4) The price: this is not a cheap suitcase...but if it lasts a long time without fails, then it could well be worth the price. Again, it is too early to make a determination about longevity. I'm a little worried that the builtin lock may fail, but so far, it seems sturdy. PLEASE NOTE: I have not yet road-tested this bag, but will use it on my next flight. If any new insights pop up after that trip, I will circle back and update. Read more