The Best Carry-On Luggage for Any Type of Traveler
The Best Carry-On Luggage for Any Type of Traveler
Away
A carry-on suitcase with a serious following, this Away best seller features a lightweight, yet durable polycarbonate shell, an ejectable battery that charges your phone, and, most importantly, a lifetime guarantee. "You don't want something that's going to break and ultimately end up in a landfill shortly after getting it," Hanly explains.
Shop Now: Away The Carry-On, $225, awaytravel.com.
Calpak
Nothing is worse than lugging a heavy carry-on through the airport. That's why it's important to pick out a piece with rotating wheels. This option features wheels with a 360-degree spin functionality; they also come in rose gold, gold, and silver finishes for added sophistication.
Shop Now: Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage, $165, calpaktravel.com.
Brandless
Why buy just any suitcase when you can own a sustainable one instead? This option from Brandless is built with a sturdy polycarbonate shell and an interior lining made with recycled plastic—just one piece keeps 20 plastic bottles out of landfills and our oceans.
Shop Now: Brandless Carry-On Luggage, $180, brandless.com.
Ookonn
Sleek and fashion-forward, this leather-trimmed piece features a round polycarbonate shell and three inner compartments—appropriately labeled "I'm Messy," "I'm Clean," and "I'm Dirty"—to help you stay organized wherever you are in the world.
Shop Now: Ookonn Leather-Trimmed Hardshell Suitcase, $203, net-a-porter.com.
Travelpro
Try out Travelpro's drop-bottom weekender for your next getaway. The dual carrying handles, adjustable shoulder strap, and versatile size make traveling a breeze. Plus, its soft, stain-resistant fabric and genuine leather offer the perfect finishing touches.
Shop Now: Travelpro x Travel + Leisure Drop-Bottom Weekender, $345, travelpro.com.
Speck Travel
Looking for a carry-on that's both sturdy and secure? Speck Travel's iteration is designed with a lightweight and durable polycarbonate shell to protect your belongings against turbulence.
Shop Now: Speck Travel 22-inch Carry-On, $200, specktravel.com.
Rimowa
Consider Rimowa's Essential Cabin the Rolls Royce of carry-on luggage. Designed in Germany with a state-of-the-art polycarbonate exterior, this luxe hard-shell suitcase comes with a built-in TSA lock, inner storage compartments, spinning wheels, and a glossy finish to boot.
Shop Now: Rimowa Essential Cabin, $640, rimowa.com.
Steamline Luggage
Don't let this option's vintage-inspired exterior fool you. It comes with all of the bells and whistles—a fun handle ejector, silent glide wheels, and a built-in travel kit.
Shop Now: Steamline Luggage "The Entrepreneur" Navy Carry On, $495, steamlineluggage.com.
Lipault
Not a fan of hard-shell suitcases? No problem. Constructed of water resistant reinforced nylon, Lipaults' colorful, compact carry-ons come in eleven stylish shades, including mustard yellow, steel blue, and plum.
Shop Now: Lipault Original Plume Spinner, $245, lipault-usa.com.
Lojel
The only thing better than an attractive carry-on suitcase is a reliable one. This workhorse luggage, however, gives you the best of both worlds: It boasts a tough injection-molded polypropylene shell and three-point lock system that will keep your belongings secure.
Shop Now: Lojel Voja Small Luggage, $180, us.lojel.com.
Away
Ask any jetsetter and they'll say the same: Extra storage room is essential for carry-ons. "The soft-shell Expandable Carry-On at Away features an interior compression that allows travelers to make the most of every inch and ultimately fit more in their bag," Hanly explains, "and unzips to add an extra 1.75 inches of precious packing space."
Shop Now: Away The Expandable Carry-On, $275, awaytravel.com.
Calpak
If you're tired of struggling to unpack your laptop in the security line, then we have the suitcase for you. This carry-on features a faux leather foldout front pocket with an inner laptop sleeve, so you can load (and unload) your computer with ease.
Shop Now: Calpak Hue Carry-On Luggage with Pocket, $195, calpaktravel.com.
These storage-savvy suitcases are every bit as stylish as they are reliable.