We Found the Best Luggage for Your Next Getaway

Ready to get packing? From carry-ons to checked bags, these are the versatile pieces that will help get you in vacation mode.
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Whether you’re planning a short weekend away or a long-awaited international vacation, the right luggage can have a huge impact on your trip. From carry-ons and duffle bags to spacious checked luggage, we’ve rounded up the best bags for your next getaway.

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Best Overall

Samsonite Outline Pro Medium Spinner

One of the OGs of the luggage industry, Samsonite is a classic for a reason. The brand is known for its lightweight, spacious and durable designs that are backed by a 10-year-warranty. The goldilocks of luggage, Samsonite’s sleek Outline Pro Medium Spinner has a tough polypropylene shell and comes with a built-in TSA lock with an integrated USB port and internal battery pocket. Dual spinner wheels make for easy handling and long-haul travel across any surface, while the ergonomic retractable trolley handle has multi-stop Right Height adjustability. The Outline Pro also comes in a variety of sizes, all of which include an expansion zipper that instantly increases packing capacity.

Price: $191.99

 

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Best Carry On

Away The Carry-On

If you’re looking for the “it” brand of luggage, Away is the one. In particular, travelers love the brand’s hard-sided Carry-On, which comes in a variety of fun colors. Featuring a lightweight, durable hard shell and a signature interior compression system that makes packing a breeze, the small suitcase is designed to fit a plane’s overhead bins and is perfect for any quick trip. Other thoughtful details are an easy-grip top handle, an additional underside grab handle and smooth-gliding wheels.

Price: $275

 

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Best Checked Bag

Beis Large Check-In Roller

The stylish brand by actress Shay Mitchell, Beis is known for its smart design details, such as a separate, laptop-sized compartment for business travels as well as a handle that indicates the bag’s weight. If you’re planning on an extended getaway, Beis’s Large Check-In Roller, which measures 29 inches in height, is worth considering. The sturdy hardside suitcase features a butterfly opening and a zip pouch for valuables, as well as separate pouches for dirty clothes, shoes, undergarments and damp clothing. The weight indicator notifies you if your bag is more than 50 pounds — and there’s also a TSA-approved lock.

Price: $328

 

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Best Duffle Bag

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack

For the adventurers out there, Cotopaxi’s colorful, sustainably made luggage is built for the outdoors. For a quick weekend trip, the Allpa 35L Travel Pack is a perfect choice. Basically a small suitcase with comfortable mesh shoulder straps, the best-selling bag is made from 100% recycled materials. Featuring a full-wrap zipper opening and internal pocket configuration, the pack also comes with a stretchy water bottle pocket, a front accessory pocket and a padded and fleece-lined laptop sleeve.

Price: $225

 

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Best Budget

Amazon Basics Hardside Carry-On

Affordable and well designed, the well-reviewed Amazons Basic 21-Inch Spinner Carry-On is crafted with an extra-thick ABS hard shell that has a scratch-resistant finish. The spacious interior includes section dividers as well as three zippered pockets for small items. The spinner wheels make the suitcase easy to maneuver through airports, and it also fits easily into overhead plane compartments.

Price: $55.99

 

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Best Splurge

Tumi International Dual Access 4 Wheeled Carry-On

The manufacturer of luxury suitcases and bags, Tumi has a reputation for high-quality, stylish goods. For far-flung journeys, the International Dual Access 4 Wheeled Carry-On is splurge-worthy investment thanks to its trademarked FXT® ballistic fabric, which combines a unique weave and special coating that make it virtually abrasion proof. Among the bag’s many features are a retractable top and side grab handles. There’s also four dual spinner wheels, protective bumper rails and a built-in USB-C charging port, plus a TSA combination lock.

Price: $975

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