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Travel in Style and Confidence with Airportag CaseTag Luggage

Introducing the CaseTag Luggage, where form meets function in perfect harmony. Designed for travelers who demand the best in both style and practicality, this luggage is your passport to a seamless travel experience. Elevate your adventures with luggage that reflects your passion for aviation and your commitment to quality.

• Elegant Design: Our CaseTag luggage showcases a sleek and sophisticated design inspired by the golden age of aviation, making a bold statement wherever you go.
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Traveling should be an enjoyable experience, and our CaseTag luggage enhances that experience by offering a blend of timeless style and practicality. Travel confidently with luggage designed for the discerning traveler.

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Experience the peace of mind that comes with well-designed, durable luggage. Our Aviator Collection luggage not only looks great but also ensures that your belongings are safe and organized throughout your journey.

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The suitcase you will never get sick of

Over time, you can get sick of your luggage and feel in the mood of changing it, that's your adventurous restless spirit calling! The same spirit that makes you love to travel and face new adventures. Thinking of it, we've designed the perfect luggage for those who love to embrace the new! No more "where's my boring luggage?" at the baggage claim. Spot your suitcase at a glance and travel like an expert. Approved for travel experts and frequent flyers from all around the world.

• The artwork is printed onto a premium canvas that sits under a light transparent polycarbonate shell creating a glossy finish.
• The artwork canvas cover inside is quick and easy to replace if you fancy a change.
• Made from polycarbonate and diamond-debossed ABS hard-shell.
• Eight swivel wheels allow the suitcase to be rolled in any direction (360-degree wheels).
• Extendable handle on the top; internal alloy telescopic handle with a push-button system, adjustable to a variety of heights.
• Regular handle on the side of the case.
• Side-mounted TSA lock.
• Smart Internal compartment separators.
• Warranty: 2 Years
• 22.8" x 13.4" x 9" inches / 58 x 34 x 23 cm
• Weight: 7.5lb / 3.4Kg
• Capacity: 52 Ltr
• 26.8" x 16.5" x 9.8" inches / 68 x 42 x 25 cm
• Weight: 9lb / 4.1Kg
• Capacity: 80 Ltr
• 30.7" x 20.5" x 11" inches / 78 x 52 x 28 cm
• Weight: 11lb / 5Kg
• Capacity: 95 Ltr

Time to update your look? The CaseTag™ is built from the highest-quality, durable materials and processes; so instead of replacing the whole case, you can simply order a new Replacement Suitcase Cover and get a brand new look for it. Printed on high-quality canvas and applied to the inside of the case cover, they cannot be scratched or marked and are quick and easy to apply to your case. We have hundreds of designs.

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How Does Personalization look like? It's a text on the side of the suitcase canvas artwork. You can insert any kind of text; your name, a quote, date...

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I got this suitcase to add a memory to my trip to Germany. I won't use it for another month. It seems like a solid suitcase. The ability to change the insert was a big draw for me. I sent a couple pictures of other ones I would like to my mom for a birthday present idea. Another reason I got it was to identify my bag at baggage claim. I really like the built-in TSA lock. It just needs to be May already.

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Beautiful work. Enjoyed by many.

This is a great bag, and the option to switch out the artwork is a big draw for me. My only disappointment is that there’s no extension in the zipper.

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The Best Suitcases for Checking

By Kit Dillon

Kit Dillon is a writer focused on bags and travel gear. He has worked for Wirecutter for a decade and lost count of the number of bags he has tested.

For many travelers, the frequently discussed dream is to never check a bag. But life doesn’t always cooperate—sometimes you need a bigger suitcase.

After researching 30 pieces of checked luggage and testing eight finalists over many years, we can still say that the Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the best suitcase for most travelers who plan to check a bag. The bag easily holds two weeks’ worth of clothes, and it looks and feels fantastic. And it comes with a limited lifetime warranty against airline damage.

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Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner

The best checked bag for most travelers.

This bag provides a luxury feel at a reasonable price, with a capacity, warranty, and reliability that should suit most travelers. The 25-inch model should offer plenty of room for most travelers, without going over airline weight limits.

Buying Options

Travelpro Platinum Elite 29″ Expandable Spinner

Same suitcase, but bigger.

If you need a checked bag that gives you the maximum allowable space, and you don’t mind paying an overweight-bag fee, the 29-inch model is the way to go.

Away The Medium

The best hard-sided checked suitcase.

This great-looking, relatively resilient piece of hard-sided luggage matches our hard-sided carry-on pic. It has the same top-of-the-line components—including wheels that roll as smoothly as any we’ve tested.

Away The Large

The best large hard-sided checked suitcase.

If you need to maximize your allowed space, and you aren’t worried about weight limits, this bag is, as the name implies, the largest one Away makes. Apart from its extra capacity, it’s identical to The Medium.

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Briggs & Riley Baseline Medium Expandable 26″ Spinner

Hefty luggage for a heftier price.

This bag provides the most satisfying packing experience money can buy. It can fit an additional week’s worth of clothing, when compressed, in the same amount of space as the Travelpro Platinum Elite bag offers.

Briggs & Riley Baseline Extra Large Expandable 31″ Spinner

The same durable bag, but bigger.

This bag is for anyone who needs a somewhat ludicrous amount of space. Fully expanded, this bag is the biggest we’ve found. Fair warning: If you fill it full of clothes, you’re all but guaranteed to exceed airline weight limits.

Monos Hybrid Trunk

This type of luggage brings back the classic silhouette of upright steamer trunks. Due to their design, trunks are considered by some to be easier to pack and to maneuver.

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Testing takeaways

We’ve found that the stated dimensions and weights of checked suitcases tend to be more accurate than those of their carry-on counterparts.

Wheel quality can affect how well carry-ons roll, but this is less true for checked bags—their weight smooths out the ride.

Handle shape and size often dictate a carry-on’s usable space. In roomier, checked bags, however, they’re less of a factor.

We considered how well a suitcase handles when it’s fully packed, how durable its materials are, and whether it’s comfortable to use.

The Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the larger, checked-luggage version of our Travelpro carry-on top pick , and everything we like about its diminutive sibling applies again here.

It’s made of a hard-wearing nylon that’s both sleek and durable. And it looks and feels like a bag that costs a lot more than it actually does.

For a checked bag, it’s also surprisingly nimble. That’s thanks to the height-adjustable handle and the magnetically locking MagnaTrac wheels, which make the bag noticeably easier to maneuver—especially when it’s loaded with 50 pounds of stuff. And this suitcase is protected by a lifetime warranty, with stated protections against airline damages.

Internally, the Platinum Elite is well organized, and it includes a built-in garment folder for formalwear, with a removable folding board (similar to the one in our upgrade pick ). If you need a little more space, consider the Travelpro Platinum Elite 29″ Expandable Spinner .

Note that with luggage this capacious, it’s easy to overpack and exceed the 50-pound (22-kilogram) weight limit imposed by most airlines. But if you’re willing to pay the fee, the Platinum Elite can easily withstand the extra weight.

For anyone who enjoys the look and simplicity of hard-sided luggage—as well as the comfort of knowing that this one is virtually impossible to overpack— The Medium suitcase from Away is an excellent choice with an excellent warranty.

Soft-sided luggage typically has a longer lifespan than hard-sided bags, typically made of ABS plastic or polycarbonate. And soft-sided luggage typically has features like exterior pockets, making organization easier. However, the differences in durability and utility between hard- and soft-sided luggage are increasingly marginal, and plenty of people prefer the aesthetic and additional color options of polycarbonate suitcases.

Away builds its luggage with high-quality components. We tested the Away bag for three years before first recommending it. This suitcase has been our pick for over six years now, and we are confident in its long-term durability and the reputation of Away’s limited lifetime warranty . Away also makes a bigger checked-luggage model, The Large . We’ve found, however, that it’s very easy to overpack suitcases of this size, even ones that are hard-sided.

If you identify as a frequent flier or a serious overpacker, or if you have a large family and are willing to invest in higher-quality luggage for traveling, we recommend the Briggs & Riley Baseline Medium Expandable 25″ Spinner .

Although the Travelpro Platinum Elite is great for the price, the Briggs & Riley Baseline bag is great, period. Every detail is made to the highest standards of any luggage maker—from the zippers to the wheels to a unique compression system (which lets you fit an additional week’s worth of clothing into the same volume as offered by the Travelpro bag).

You won’t get the unique styling that other luxury brands specialize in, but Briggs & Riley’s reputation for reliability and durability is unmatched. The bag also includes a garment folder, as the Travelpro bag does.

If things go awry, user-replaceable parts and a network of repair centers located around the world make quick fixes easy, and the reliable lifetime warranty covers repairs for any kind of damage. We’ve traveled with this durable bag for six years now on multiple national and international trips. And it’s still in great shape and a dream to pack. Also, its expanding capability has rescued us more than once when we wanted to bring something extra home.

Trunk luggage, including the Monos Hybrid Trunk , replaces the 50/50 split of a clamshell design with a deeper central compartment. It’s a small change, and it makes packing this type of case very pleasant.

However, this luggage seems best for destination travel, when you pack up once and unpack once. Living out of a trunk requires more layers of packing and unpacking. So using trunk luggage across multiple stops could seem potentially onerous, compared with using a bag that has a typical clamshell design.

Monos continues to impress us with its luggage lines and construction. But the Hybrid Trunk stands out for its reinforced aluminum frame and denser-feeling polycarbonate, and it has a lifetime warranty for any damage that renders the luggage unusable.

The research

Why you should trust us, how we picked and tested, the best checked luggage: travelpro platinum elite 25" expandable spinner, our pick for the best hard-sided luggage: away the medium suitcase, upgrade pick: briggs & riley baseline expandable spinner, the best trunk pick: monos hybrid trunk, other good suitcases for checking, the competition, what to look forward to.

I’ve been covering luggage and travel-bag design for Wirecutter for nearly a decade, and I have personally researched, tested, and compared hundreds of bags in that time. Over the years, we’ve also spoken with plenty of experts : flight attendants for major airlines; product designers and creative directors for luggage and gear companies; and travel writers. My conversations with these people have helped shape our coverage, and we owe much to their collective knowledge.

We’ve spent more than 160 hours researching luggage, continually testing to understand what makes good luggage. In the nearly eight years we’ve covered this category, the products have evolved—and so has our thinking about what kind of luggage is best for most people. Based on what’s available and what different travelers prefer, we think the following travel bags are the best checked luggage you can currently find.

There may be thousands of different types of checked luggage available for sale. Even after we excluded models that didn’t meet our basic criteria—a reliable warranty, reputable luggage reviews, and quality materials—we found hundreds of bags worth testing. And we went on to evaluate the choices between nylon and polyester, the difference in wheel-bearing designs, why alloys in telescoping handles matter, and more.

Besides the suggestions from our experts, we researched editorial and user reviews of luggage, making sure to include popular brands, such as Samsonite and Tumi, as well as more-esoteric names, like Hideo Wakamatsu. In addition to our interviews with experts, we’ve spoken with assorted salespeople, brand engineers, and media-relations folks, to make sure we found the best models from each company.

If you want a general rundown of our testing process, check out the corresponding sections from our best carry-on luggage review , since our testing of the larger bags mirrored that process. But we did uncover some differences—mostly having to do with the larger size of checked luggage—that led us to modify our analysis.

The smaller the luggage, the more intricate the design must become to accommodate travelers’ needs. While testing carry-on luggage in the past, we found that company claims of luggage weight and measurements weren’t exactly precise, with capacities exaggerated and weights minimized. Oddly, for checked bags, we didn’t find so much fudging of the numbers. Our best guess is that with the looser size and weight restrictions for checked luggage, manufacturers aren’t as motivated to manipulate their figures when advertising their larger bags.

When we tested carry-ons, we noticed the varied and individual way that each bag handled rough surfaces, depending on their wheels and build quality. With checked bags, this wasn’t a problem. When any checked bag was fully packed, the weight carried it over the roughest of surfaces, without a strong discernable difference between models.

With bags this large, the subtler points of comparison aren’t as pronounced. For instance, the handle’s size and shape can significantly change a carry-on bag’s usable space and your overall packing experience. But when space limits aren’t an issue, this doesn’t really matter. As a result, we focused on the obvious design comparisons, including how these bags handled when full, how durable their materials were, and whether the bags were comfortable to use.

For the majority of families who fly less than 25,000 miles a year together, the Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the best choice for checked luggage.

It’s the bag to compare others against. The Platinum Elite suitcase is a durable, attractively styled, well-organized bag for a reasonable price. It holds a full seven days’ worth of clothes for two people, and it’s protected by a warranty that covers carrier damage, as long as you register the bag within 120 days of purchase. (The registration is a very simple process, and it can be done in 5 minutes with a smartphone: Simply take a picture of the registration code, which comes with the luggage; send that picture to a number Travelpro provides; and fill out the form in the response link .)

During a trip to New Zealand, our tester was able to pack two weeks’ worth of clothes—without a laundry stop—and several pieces of camera equipment into the Platinum Magna (the previous, largely identical model of the Platinum Elite) without issue. Like every large piece of checked luggage we tested, the Platinum Elite comes only in a four-wheel (or “spinner”) configuration. More wheels mean more bits with the potential to break (as well as some reduction of interior space), but that’s a necessary compromise for bags this size, if you want any hope of managing them in a busy airport.

It shrugs off wear and tear. The Platinum Elite’s exterior is made of ballistic nylon, which can take more overall abuse than polycarbonate and will show less wear in the long run. As we’ve said with regard to carry-ons , we don’t think polycarbonate hard-shell bags are as versatile or durable as soft-sided nylon bags. (Travelpro tests its bags by filling them with 70-pound loads and passing each handle through 7,500 automated lift tests.)

Hard-shell bags usually weigh about 4 pounds less than soft-sided equivalents. However, their increased failure rate and affinity for displaying scratches and wear aren’t worth it, unless the bag’s contents really need the extra protection from sharp jabs.

The soft fabric design allows for extra flexibility and the inclusion of exterior pockets, for quick access to small items. The Platinum Elite has two pockets: a flat one (suitable for documents and boarding passes) and an accordion-style one (which provides extra storage for miscellaneous small items; this can be a lifesaver if you’re traveling with kids and need quick access to extra-small toys, coloring books, clothes, or other supplies).

Organization makes the dream work. During her three-week trip in New Zealand, photographer Caleigh Waldman said of the earlier, nearly identical model in the Platinum line, “On this trip I never stayed in the same location for more than three days and was forced to constantly unpack, repack, and maneuver [the bag]. Usually living out of any suitcase makes me crazy, but the many zip compartments [of this bag], both inside and out, make it easy to compartmentalize your things. The pockets, zippers, and interior liner seemed sturdy, and the large pull-back cover allowed me to access everything I had in the bag with ease.”(Full disclosure: Years later we married, but I don’t think that influenced her review.)

Similar to its smaller Travelpro sibling, the Carry-On Rollaboard , this suitcase has a built-in garment folder (or “suiter”). Additionally, a 2-inch-wide expansion zipper runs along three sides of the Platinum Elite, allowing the bag to accordion-open a touch, if you need the extra space (though we found this more useful as a way to compress what you’ve already packed than as an additional-space-providing feature).

It moves through the world with ease. The Platinum Elite handles beautifully for its size. Its aluminum handle extends to three different heights (38 inches, 40 inches, and 42½ inches). Although every bag we tested for this guide had similar levels of maneuverability, the Premium Elite’s MagnaTrac wheels, which align in the same direction, rolled past the rest of the competition with ease. On smooth surfaces, like those found in airports, it felt as if the bag were almost directing itself across the floor.

During her trip, Caleigh appreciated this suitcase’s smooth rolling, even when the bag was overpacked, saying, “It was not always easy to maneuver on rough or gravelly surfaces. Overall, though, given the limitations of traveling with this much stuff, I thought [this bag] did a great job moving through a variety of environments.” And it has sealed wheel bearings; these extend the wheels’ life by preventing dirt and grime from entering and breaking down the components as quickly. That’s a feature not usually found on cheaper bags. And chances are good that if a bag isn’t clearly advertising sealed bearings, you should assume it doesn’t have them. If, for whatever reason, the wheels do break, you can easily swap them out yourself with Travelpro’s readily available replacements .

It’s light yet cavernous. The Platinum Elite weighs 9 pounds 8 ounces when empty, which is average to heavy among checked bags. That’s a workable weight, though, for the bag’s spacious, 6,982-cubic-inch interior—twice what its carry-on sibling can hold! But when you’re selecting luggage this large, weight shouldn’t be your primary concern because all of the bags we tested felt about equally heavy once fully packed. The important thing is that, in our testing, the Platinum Elite swallowed up a week’s worth of clothes for two people with no problem, with a good deal of room to spare.

Travelpro also sells a Platinum Elite model that’s 29 inches tall . It’s important to emphasize just how absurdly large this suitcase is for most people. Given its capacity of 7,710.6 cubic inches (143 liters), the challenge here is to pack without breaking airline weight limits. I suppose if you were on a (very) long cruise, a bag this size might make sense.

How the Platinum Elite has held up

After my wife’s world travels, a neighbor borrowed this bag for their children’s college travels (Hawaii to New York), making several trips over the past few years. The Platinum Elite is still going strong.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

We should note that bags of this size can hold almost too much. The Platinum Elite bag already weighs over 9 pounds. So when you pack it to its limits, it may be hard to keep it below the 50-pound weight limit of most airlines—and that means extra fees. But this is true of all checked luggage.

During her New Zealand trip, Caleigh Waldman packed the Platinum Magna 2 (29-inch model) for two weeks, with enough clothes, toiletries, and different types of shoes and activewear for the terrain. Though she didn’t fill the bag completely, she still found that her luggage came in over the 50-pound limit. “Every flight I took, I had to cough up the overweight-baggage fee, and it was a monster to carry up stairs and toss into car trunks,” she said.

We still think most travelers would be better off with one of our soft-sided picks than with a hard-sided carry-on. That’s because soft-sided luggage shows less wear and typically lasts longer than hard-sided luggage. But if you prefer the look of hard-sided luggage, or you want the security of knowing you can’t overpack your suitcase, Away’s The Medium is the one we recommend.

From wheels to warranty, it’s the best polycarbonate option. Its wheels and zipper are as well made as those of our soft-sided picks, and its polycarbonate showed fewer scratches than its hard-sided competitors. And it’s backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

It provides more than enough space. The Medium weighs 9.9 pounds and measures 26 by 18.5 by 11 inches—a fairly standard weight and size for checked luggage this size. (By comparison, the Travelpro Platinum Elite 25-inch bag weighs 9.8 pounds and measures 28 by 18.5 by 11.75 inches.) If you need extra room,  Away’s The Large offers the maximum allowed space in a piece of checked luggage. The Large weighs 11.6 pounds and measures 29 by 20.5 by 12.5 inches. But with bags this big, it’s easier to overpack and exceed airline weight limits, which is why we recommend the Away Medium for most people.

Don’t sweat the flex. The Away bag’s modern and minimalist look comes at a cost: Its polycarbonate shell is ultimately—according to every luggage designer we’ve ever interviewed—more likely to break than the nylon fabric of our other picks is to tear. Still, the shell feels similar to those of higher-end (and significantly more expensive) suitcases, such as the $1,000-plus Rimowa Essential Check-In M ; it’s strong and flexible, and the Away bag itself feels good in your hands.

Away builds its luggage with impressive components. The wheels are noticeably better than those on any of the hard-sided competitors we’ve tested. We’ve rolled these wheels across every conceivable surface, from cobblestone streets to the smoothest airport surfaces, and they were always a pleasure to use. When we first started testing The Away bag, in 2016, we found that flexibility to be a liability, especially on airport carpets. The first version of this bag that I tested tended to flex into itself and jam up its own wheels when I pushed it in front of me. But I haven’t had that issue with any of this suitcase’s latest models.

Its interior matches its minimal exterior. The Away bag’s interior is almost as bare-bones as its exterior. Unlike our other picks, this bag has no included suiter or suit folder, but you can buy one for $85 . The interior is split in half: One side closes with a zippered flap, and the other side has a built-in compression panel and straps, which work decently well.

It’s better to stick with the basics. We tested Away luggage for three years before making our recommendation. We traveled with it ourselves across the country, and we lent models of the bag to several testers and frequent travelers to see how they enjoyed using them. Away makes two similar models of checked suitcases with an expandable zipper: The Medium Flex and The Large Flex . For all intents and purposes, these are the same overall bags as the standard Medium and Large, except for the expanding center zipper and the price (they each cost $50 more). Personally, I’m not a fan of expanding zippers. They feel like potentially just one more thing to break. Also, they can increase the likelihood of exceeding the airline’s weight limit. But some people may prefer having the extra flexibility.

Like our other picks, the Away pairs with its matching carry-on : The models are virtually identical, except for their sizes. Matching your luggage sets is visually appealing. But the real value in matching your carry-on to your checked luggage is that the smaller suitcase can, when you’re back home, nest within the larger one. (This holds true for every set of luggage we’ve ever tested. Here’s why: Nesting luggage is the most economical way for luggage manufacturers to ship their wares from their factories overseas.)

The lack of a suit panel for important items, like dresses and suits, may limit this suitcase’s appeal for some travelers. With a bag that has this much space, though, there are other ways to pack fancy clothes (video) without wrinkling them.

If you fly more than 25,000 miles per year, it’s worth investing in luggage that goes beyond the minimums and somehow improves your travel experience. The Briggs & Riley Baseline Medium Expandable 25″ Spinner is that kind of bag. It costs more than twice as much as our top soft-sided pick, but after using all of these bags side by side, I’m sure there’s more than twice as much value hidden within this luggage: This is one of the best checked luggage systems we’ve found for international travel.

It has the best compression system. This suitcase’s most impressive feature is its compression system. Briggs & Riley’s proprietary compression system is superior to anything else we’ve seen—it allows you to fit an additional week’s worth of clothing into a bag with the same external dimensions as those of the Travelpro Platinum Elite suitcase. To manage it, you pull upward on two plastic handles inside the bag; this extends its depth by a full 2½ inches. Load the bag as full as you need to, and zip it closed without putting stress on the zippers. Then you simply push on the bag to compress it back down again, and a latch mechanism keeps it securely in place. Unlike cheaper zippered expansion systems, which are either fully open or closed (like the Delsey bag’s ), this one can lock in at variable degrees of expansion or compression. This suitcase is unique and satisfying to use. (If you prefer a polycarbonate shell, Briggs & Riley has designed a similar compression system around a hard-shell case, for its Sympatico Spinner line. Still, we prefer the pliability of a soft-sided shell for any compression system.)

Measuring the extra capacity of the Baseline isn’t exact. The bag’s base (that is, where the wheels are) measures an inch deeper than the top of the bag (where the handle is); this design is, I believe, to make the base of the bag heavier when fully packed. At the base, the exterior of the Baseline Medium measures 25 by 18.5 by 10 inches; expanded, it measures 25 by 18.5 by 12 inches.

It takes hits like a brick. The Baseline Medium’s exterior is wrapped in 1,680-denier ballistic nylon, which is durable and puncture resistant. (Denier is a measure of the fiber thickness in a fabric.) But even more impressive is what’s underneath the nylon. The Baseline Medium’s frame is the strongest we’ve seen among any of the soft-sided luggage we tested. This bag can take considerable pressure from any angle. Like the Travelpro Platinum Elite, the Baseline Medium has two external pockets: a small one for tickets and passports and a larger one for small items or light outerwear. Briggs & Riley also makes a 31-inch Extra Large version of this bag, with nearly 10,000 cubic inches of interior space. It’s a good bag, but we can’t see the point of something this large. As it is, you can easily exceed most airlines’ weight limits packing the Medium to capacity.

Similar to its carry-on version, the Baseline Medium’s handrail tubes are on the outside of the bag; this makes the inside back wall almost completely flat, so packing is easier because there are no crevices to work around. We liked this feature for lighter carry-on luggage, since exterior plastic handrail tubes can protect the bag when it’s going over an edge, without risking too much damage. However, that all changes when you’re bouncing a 50-pound bag over a curb; in that case, an exposed handrail system seems like an unnecessary risk, especially since there’s so much room for an internal rail system.

Trunks are a welcome new addition (reimagined from a somewhat older tradition) to checked-luggage lines. Longer than they are wide, modern travel trunks—including our pick, the Monos Hybrid Trunk —stand out against the more-common squat, square luggage of the last few decades.

It has a pleasant shape, and it’s easy to maneuver. The Monos Hybrid measures 30 by 15.7 by 14.3 inches, with a capacity of 6,735.3 cubic inches, and it weighs 13.2 pounds. Imagine something like a small steamer trunk, except without the team of stevedores to move it.

In our early testing, we’ve found that the Monos Hybrid, with its taller, narrower shape, is easier to wheel around than other checked luggage. There’s something about the four wheels’ relative proximity to one another that gives the trunk a remarkable agility across most surfaces. Its wheels make it handle more like a carry-on bag than the other checked luggage we tested.

It’s a pleasure to pack. This element is harder to explain. Packing the trunk somehow just feels more pleasant than packing other types of luggage. Maybe it’s the main compartment’s higher walls, which give a comforting feeling of placing your clothes deep within the confines of a box. Or perhaps it’s the shape’s somewhat vintage appeal, bringing up nostalgia for a type of travel you’ve never experienced except in movies. Packing clothes into the Hybrid Trunk for a long journey is like stepping back in time just for a moment.

That said, unlike the steamer trunks of yore, the modern Monos Hybrid doesn’t have a ton of extra organization. One side has a fabric cover that completely zips in the contents; the other side has a compression panel with two zippered pockets. That said, for most modern travelers using (I hope) a good set of packing cubes , these simple dividers should be plenty to keep everything in the right place.

The Hybrid Trunk does away with the standard zipper closure, opting instead for an aluminum frame that runs along the seam of the luggage, where a zipper might have been. The case has two TSA locks, which close with a satisfying latch. We’ve reviewed a few bags with latches like this, and they’re great. Our only concern is that these locks have lots of small moving components, which could be a weak point over time.

It’s made for long, tough journeys. The only trunk models we’ve seen so far are made of polycarbonate. The Monos Hybrid immediately stands out with three details: an aluminum frame around the center seam that reinforces the body of the luggage, aluminum corner guards, and a reassuringly robust polycarbonate.

The Monos Hybrid Trunk, like our other picks, is protected by a lifetime warranty.

• The one potential flaw we’ve found so far (we’ve tested trunks for only a few months) is that a trunk design may require more packing and unpacking to find what you need if you’re making lots of stops while traveling. A suitcase with a clamshell design, on the other hand, has both sides more or less open to you for easier access.
• Like the Away, the Monos Hybrid Trunk doesn’t have a dedicated suit folder or suit compartment for dresses or formal wear. Again though with this much space to pack in, there are a number of ways to protect clothes like this.

If the Monos Hybrid Trunk is unavailable: Consider Away’s The Trunk , which has a similar design (apart from having a zipper, instead of latches) for a similar price. However, though we’re generally fans of Away’s luggage, The Trunk isn’t as satisfying to use as the Monos Hybrid . The Away Trunk’s shell is flexible and its body is light, so it lacks the robust feel of the Monos Hybrid.

The Delsey Helium Aero , our previous hard-sided pick, comes in a 25-inch and a 29-inch version, so you can choose how much capacity you need. Like the Away suitcase, this bag is made of 100% polycarbonate, so it should last longer than cheaper, less-durable ABS plastic suitcases. However, Delsey’s 10-year limited warranty doesn’t match Away’s limited lifetime warranty.

Briggs & Riley makes excellent luggage, but we don’t think you need to spend this much on a hard-sided case without any extra frills, like the Briggs & Riley Torq Medium Spinner .

The Delsey Peugeot Large Trunk Spinner has a similar zipperless design as the Monos Hybrid, but the Peugeot bag lacks the corner guards and, more importantly, the lifetime warranty. Instead, the Peugeot is backed by a 10-year warranty.

Rimowa defined hard-sided luggage in the 1940s and redefined it in 2000, when it introduced polycarbonate luggage. But paying just over $1,000 for “virgin German polycarbonate” is silly. These bags, including the Rimowa Essential Check-In M , are smart-looking, though.

If you’ve ever wondered how much people pay for those handsome aluminum pieces of luggage, we’ll tell you: at least four figures. The Rimowa Classic Check-In M is twice as expensive as a ticket to Europe, yet it’s little more than a status symbol.

We also tested and dismissed Pelican and Samsonite suitcases that have since been discontinued.

We’re taking a look at the Level8 Voyageur Check-In . Its standout feature is the unusually wide handle, which seems to help its handling. The Level8 bag is less expensive than other luggage of its size and apparent quality. It’s also backed by a lifetime warranty. To make a decision, however, we do need to study the handle and the build quality a bit longer.

This article was edited by Ria Misra and Christine Ryan.

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The Best Carry-On Luggage, Tested & Reviewed By Our Editors

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Carry-ons are arguably the piece of luggage travelers pull out most often, whether it's the only bag coming on a weekend trip or used in tandem with a checked suitcase. It also spends the most time with us in transit, which means the functionality is even more important: Are your belongings easy to get to if you need to retrieve something while waiting at your gate? Is there a space to stash whatever item you remember on your way out the door? These are a few of the things Traveler editors considered when sifting through the seemingly endless options on the market. We set out to find the best of the best—bags that are lightweight but still sturdy, have enough space to house clothes, shoes, toiletries, and accessories, and will hold up for many trips to come. After months of testing, these are the pieces we've deemed the best carry-on luggage of 2023.

What we considered:

When testing out carry-on luggage, we asked editors and contributors to consider several factors: How light a bag was on its own, how much it could fit, whether the design and organizational factors were helpful (and aesthetically pleasing), how well it held up in transit, how easy or difficult it is to roll and pick up, whether it's worth the price point, and if there are any unique features that set it apart from other carry-on suitcases or bags they've used.

This article is part of Condé Nast Traveler' s first-ever Luggage Week , for which dozens of suitcases, backpacks, and weekender bags were road-tested by our editors.

What size can a carry-on bag be?

It depends on which airline you're flying with, but typically, dimensions are limited to 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches high for domestic airlines (Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines adhere to these figures; American Airlines allows for an extra inch of height, while and Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines's max is 24" x 16" x 10" and Spirit Airlines's allotment is 22" x 18" x 10"). Some airlines provide a single number; dimensions must add up to that number or below to be considered compliant.

International airlines tend to have slightly different size requirements; 21.5" x 15.5" x 9" is typical, but here are some exact specifications by airline:

• Air Canada: 21.5" x 15.5" x 9"
• Air France: 21.6" x 13.7" x 9.8"
• British Airways: 22" x 18" x 10"
• Emirates: 21.6" x 15" x 8.6"
• Lufthansa: 21.6" x 15.7" x 9"
• Qatar Airways: 20" x 15" x 10"
• Singapore Airlines: 45 total inches

What can’t I take in my carry-on?

Liquids over 3.4 ounces (100mL) are not allowed in your carry-on. Additionally, firearms and other potentially hazardous items are prohibited. Check TSA's website for specific items you may have questions about.

Are carry-on bags free?

Again, it depends on which you're flying with and what kind of ticket you purchase. These airlines offer one free carry-on (and one personal item), regardless of what level ticket you bought:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Hawaiian Airlines

While these airlines offer one free carry-on (and one personal item) to all travelers except those who purchased a base fare:

• United Airlines

Top recommendations:

• Best overall carry-on: Paravel The Aviator Carry-On
• Best lightweight carry-on: July Carry-On Light
• Best budget carry-on: Béis The Carry-On Roller
• Best expandable carry-on: Away Carry-On Flex
• Best softside carry-on: Travelpro Platinum Elite softside spinner

Weight: 8.2 lbs. Dimensions: 22" x 14" x 9"

Pros: Glides smoothly even when fully packed, unique look and feel Cons: No external phone charger included, could use an interior pocket along the length of the bag

Luggage brand Paravel has built a dedicated following thanks to its retro Wes Anderson–style designs and use of sustainable materials. The Aviator Carry-On is no different: Available in shades like scout tan, safari green, and scuba navy, it has a recycled polycarbonate shell, recycled zippers, and an interior lining made from 15 upcycled plastic water bottles. It's a favorite of senior editor Megan Spurrell : “This is one of two carry-on roller bags I have used regularly for nearly three years—we’ve traveled everywhere from Lisbon to Mexico City to Los Angeles together.” Spurrell has used it for weeklong trips, and notes that it's still in good shape after years of use: “It has definitely gotten scratched up from being thrown into the hull of planes (I have checked it before, even though it’s carry-on), but it has held up well otherwise—there are no cracks in the shell, zipper issues despite how much I have stuffed it, nor sticky wheels.” The one minor flaw: The top handle placement is a bit counterintuitive, placed on the side of the suitcase further from your body.

Weight: 8.36 lbs. Dimensions: 23" x 16" x 10"

Pros: Comfortable handle, fairly easy to clean Cons: Although the beige color is incredibly pretty, it gets dirty very quickly; I would recommend a darker color

With a pretty, ribbed design and thoughtful features like a cushioned silicone grip on the handle, you wouldn't guess this is one of the most affordable suitcases on our list. It's been tested by commerce producer Paris Wilson , who used it to pack for her and her boyfriend on a weeklong trip to the Florida Keys; with the help of the expandable zipper, it fit at least 14 outfits as well as four pairs of shoes and two purses. The wheels have stood up to bumpy roads—“We live in downtown Manhattan where cobblestone streets are a staple and we still managed to make it to the subway without any hangups”—and the included pouches come in handy for dirty clothes or even souvenirs. “I’m tempted to buy the remaining luggage to create a set; I would recommend this to anyone who's interested in building their luggage collection but might not know where to start.”

Weight: 7.9 lbs. Dimensions: 23" x 15" x 9.5"

Pros: Durable wheels, easy to lift, compression straps Cons: Because of its size, it may be checked on smaller planes or flagged to be checked on planes at full capacity

Away recently upgraded a few of its core suitcases, including The Bigger Carry-On. Updates include an additional zipper compartment, a color-matched interior made of recycled polyester, and an underside grab handle for easy overhead bin lifting. Tested by editorial assistant Jessica Chapel , who has taken it on a flight to New Mexico, a bus ride to New Jersey, and in cars on weekend trips from New York, it's one of the lighter bags on the list at under eight pounds. Compared to her previous suitcase, “It does wonders. Prior to this luggage I often traveled with a checked bag. I can fit almost as much in this suitcase, and it's way more practical—and feels more swift, given the 360-degree wheels.”

Weight: 3.9 lbs. Dimensions: 21" x 14" × 7.5"

Pros: I enjoy the ease with which you can move this piece of luggage around; it feels very zippy Cons: The telescopic handle sometimes sticks

July calls this the lightest double-wheel suitcase in the world, and it is the lightest we've tested here at Traveler at just under four pounds when empty. Research director Alexandra Sanidad has brought it on planes to Phoenix, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon, and on an Amtrak to Woodstock, New York; she says “it's very cute and fits nicely in tight spaces,” and is a “good price for a sturdy, colorful, functional suitcase.” As for what it fits, light packers can fit a week’s worth of clothing in here; if you’re bringing multiple day and night outfits, plan for a weekend’s worth.

Weight: 11.1 lbs. Dimensions: 22" x 16" x 9"

Pros: Extremely functional and stylish, glides smoothly even when full Cons : It’s a little large for a carry-on; I've had to check it twice so far

Tumi bags are an investment—at over $1,000, this is one of the priciest bags on our list of the best carry-on luggage—but for frequent business travelers or those looking for a lifelong investment piece, it might be the bag for you. It's gone with former Traveler editor Alex Erdekian on trips to Mexico, Italy and France, a bachelorette party at Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, and Boston. She calls it “the most beautiful suitcase I’ve owned,” and appreciates the “zipper expansion that drastically increases the depth of the suitcase,” as well as the “sneaky zipper around the front that allows you to pull out clothes quickly.” It is one of the heavier bags on the list, though, and Erdekian says she's had difficulty lifting it overhead when full. Also of note: It comes with a five-year warranty, and can be customized with a monogram or set of “pop of color” accessories.

Weight: 6.53 lbs. Dimensions: 21.5" x 15" x 9.5"

Pros: Budget-friendly, very lightweight Cons: Since its design is pretty plain, it's not the most aesthetically pleasing suitcase on our list

This hardside carry-on with spinner wheels and a built-in TSA lock has racked up rave reviews on Amazon, like this one: “It fit an odd amount of stuff in it. It's like a clown car. It has compartments and zippers that keep things separate and organized. It holds up well and is really good looking. It's absolutely worth every penny. I'm purchasing more for the rest of the family.” Traveler editor Meaghan Kenny agrees, calling it an overpacker's dream bag. The hardside spinner comes in black, navy, bright blue, and orange.

Weight: 8.1 lbs. Dimensions: 23" x 15" x 10.3"

Pros: The front zipper is such a plus, with lots of sections for organizing Cons: The color range isn’t huge—I wish they alternated in more shades

This Arlo Skye zipper-front suitcase has gone on many trips with Spurrell —she alternates between this and a Paravel carry-on, and this one has been to Peru, upstate New York, and Montauk: “I take it as a carry-on for most flights—from weekend trips to weeklong getaways—because it’s surprisingly roomy, with an organized front pocket that I can easily stow essentials like my laptop, book, and magazines in.” Sleek yet durable, it comes with a removable charger (boasting both USB C and USB A ports), two shoe bags, a laundry bag, and a cotton storage cover. The aesthetics are a plus, too: “I love the design of this bag—it feels like a reliable, sleek rolling bag, with design you’ll never get tired of.”

Weight: 7.8 lbs. Dimensions: 23.5" x 14.5" x 9"

Pros: Expandable design, multiple exterior pockets Cons: Some travelers may prefer a clamshell opening; may be too large for some international flights

Every inch counts—especially if you're traveling with just a carry-on—and softside luggage offers a little more give than hard-shell bags. This expandable pick has a telescopic handle, spinner wheels for easy gliding, and an external USB port for charging your devices. It's earned an “Amazon's Choice” distinction thanks to its consistently high reviews and competitive pricing (its larger size, which has many similar internal features, is a favorite of former Traveler editor Louis Cheslaw). The suitcase is available in several shades (including black, Bordeaux, and true navy) and three carry-on sizes (19-, 20-, and 21-inches).

Weight: 8.15 lbs. Dimensions: 21.7" x 13.7" x 9"

Pros: Expandable, easy to roll Cons: Scuffs easily, no exterior pockets

Go one step further, space-wise, with this expandable suitcase, which gives you an additional 2.25" of packing space when needed. Traveler 's global associate director of audience development Lara Kramer has used this bag for trips as long as a week (including a trip to London ), and noted how smoothly it rolled across almost any surface, thanks to its 360-degree spinner wheels. “The joy of this luggage is its simplicity,” she says. “It's a pretty straightforward design, but what it does, it does very well: glide smoothly and easily with its 360-degree spinner wheels and provide the luxury of expanding to add more room if needed. Between my husband and I, one of us is always snagging it as our main carry-on.” Kramer recommends choosing a unique color for your bag, or adding your favorite sticker to the outer hard shell to help it stand out, and notes the inevitable scuffs can look pretty jarring against the black colorway.

Weight: 12.5 lbs. Dimensions: 22" x 14" x 9"

Pros: Very easy to store, even in small places; soft handle grip Cons: Expandable mechanism can be tricky to lock into place

The designers at Béis knew what they were doing when they built this soft-sided expandable carry-on , a favorite of senior commerce editor Madison Flager . It's a big space saver for people with minimal closet or storage space, and yet still fits plenty when expanded—enough for a long weekend to five-day trips. An exterior front pocket holds a laptop sleeve, pocket to place a portable charger (and a small hole to slip the charging cord through), plus a key clip. Smooth-rolling wheels and a soft hand cushion on the underside of the handle are great touches, too.

Weight: 7.16 lbs. Dimensions: 21.5" x 14" x 9"

Pros: Responsive handle, very lightweight Cons: No exterior pockets for added storage

Lightweight with a rugged exterior, frequent traveler Patrick Thompson noted that this bag “seems like it would hold up to the hustle and bustle of an airport, getting jammed into an overhead compartment, and any excessive packing into the trunk of a car.” He's been using it regularly for over a year, bringing it on trips as long as two weeks (Argentina and Italy), as well as long weekend trips to Utah, Georgia, and Florida, and while it has gotten scuffed, it's still in good shape, and is a bag he'd recommend to other travelers. “I love the color and that it's very lightweight. I find it to be easily rollable when traveling.” While there is “a stealth pocket on the top corner that holds smaller items, which can be very useful and convenient while trudging through the airport,” he hasn't often utilized the front exterior zipper, which is meant for easy access to the main compartment, and would prefer another exterior pocket in place of it.

Weight: 10 lbs. Dimensions: 20" x 14" x 7.9"

Pros: Built-in garment folder, interior compression system, exterior pockets Cons: Doesn't roll as easily when full

Senior features editor Rebecca Misner calls this suitcase “a professional travelers’ dream carry-on: very sturdy, and full of bells and whistles that actually make packing easier.” Briggs & Riley's signature expansion system allows travelers to press a button and pull up on a lever in the main compartment to expand the suitcase sides vertically. “Once you’re packed and zipped, you just push down on the exterior sides to compress.” Other notable features include mesh interior pockets, a built-in garment folder with a foam roll bar that keeps clothes from wrinkling, and unassuming SpeedThu pocket pockets on the exterior made to fit a passport and boarding pass—with a bright orange lining that signals when the pocket is open (meaning your important docs are at risk).

Weight: 9.9 lbs. Dimensions: 14" x 22" x 9.5" Pros: Keeps dress clothes wrinkle-free, exterior pocket to hold documents or other small items Cons: May not be large enough to be your only suitcase on a trip

Heading to a wedding or business trip ? Kramer vouches for this compact Travelpro garment bag. “The lay-flat garment bag design is the real gem of this carry-on. It holds way more than you think—and arriving with all of your dresses and shirts wrinkle-free is a huge game changer.” The durable nylon fabric, made with a Duraguard coating, is a bonus, too.

Weight: 7.9 lbs. Dimensions: 22.8" x 9.4" x 15"

Pros: Smooth-rolling wheels, built-in phone charger, antimicrobial lining Cons: Scratched easily on first use

Tested by destinations editor Shannon McMahon , who prefers to travel with expandable hard-side spinners, this one stands out for “its super roomy packing capacity and its smooth-rolling wheels.” It's become her go-to carry-on after first using it for a four-day getaway last year with room to spare ( even after buying souvenirs ). Smart features of the utilitarian bag include a built-in phone charger, zippered laundry compartment, oversized mesh organizational pockets, and antimicrobial lining. The exterior scratched surprisingly easily on that first trip, but beyond that it hasn't seen much damage: “It's not a fight against scratches on the outside like I thought it would be, it seems like it was just a first-use thing.” The bag's biggest pros: Its packing power and its ultra-lightweight—“it's light as a feather when empty,” McMahon says.

Weight: 6.06 lbs. Dimensions: 22" x 14" x 9" Pros: Wheels smoothly, easy to carry around Cons: Laptop sleeve doesn't fit much else, so if not using it, feels like an unnecessary use of space

Frequent traveler Katie Thompson has been using this suitcase for over a year, bringing it to Italy, Argentina, Florida, upstate New York, and Savannah, and calls it “an organizer's dream.” The Samsonite carry-on is loaded with zip pockets and mesh nets to give every item its own place. Thompson says it “can comfortably fit a week's worth of clothing if you are a light packer, but is probably best for a weekend trip,” and notes it rolls easily and in all directions. Another perk: The hardshell exterior has built in patterns that help to hide any scratches, though it has gotten some scuffs with time. Overall, it is “sleek, unique, and compact,” though overall storage is on the smaller side: “The additional pockets on the top side make the inside smaller,” Thompson says. “It fits less than my previous carry-on, but I still managed 10 days in Italy with it.”

Weight: 8.25 lbs. Dimensions: 21" x 13.5" x 9.5" Pros: Front pocket for last-minute items, plenty of interior compartments Cons: Limited color options, no expansion

Hard-shell bags with a front pocket are few and far between, but this Calpak bag makes a strong case for it. Executive editor Erin Florio says she “actually [looks] forward to packing this thing;” while she was worried about its size at first glance, after traveling with it, she says smart packers could pack for up to 10 days with it. “The inner compartments make it really easy to organize all your items, from shoes to laundry to toiletries, which helps you fit in more,” she says. As for that exterior pocket, it can fit a laptop, hardcover book, and magazines.

Weight: 6.3 lbs. Dimensions: 23" H x 14.5" W x 9.5" D Pros: Lightweight and fits a lot of clothing including shoes Cons: Hard to lift when heavy. Also hard to clean/get scuffs out

Recommended by associate social media manager Kayla Brock , this expandable carry-on has a mesh zip compartment and zip-lock compartments inside, which make organizing clothes, accessories, and toiletries easy. She has brought it to North Dakota, Europe, New York, Zanzibar, Seattle, Jamaica, Chicago, Colorado, and the Cayman Islands, packing for as long as three weeks with it (though in winter time, it's better suited for weekend trips). “Although it originally looks like my clothes wouldn’t fit (I’m guilty of overpacking), the suitcase closed with ease,” Brock says. In the year-plus that she's been using it, it has gotten some scuffs and discoloration on certain parts of the body, and the zippers have bent a little; however, Brock still strongly recommends it: “Out of all the suitcases I have this is my absolute favorite and without a doubt the one that I take with me on a trip.”

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The 11 Best Affordable Luggage Sets

These attractively priced bundles will give you the most bang for your buck.

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Luggage should be sturdy and functional. Practicality aside, aesthetics are a top priority for many travelers — and understandably so. Just like the clothes you wear, you want the bags you carry to look put-together and intentional. A matching suitcase set can also be nice for couples and families traveling together, and it can be easier to spot on a baggage carousel.

That being said, you don't have to spend a fortune on matching luggage. We tested hundreds of pieces of luggage and researched many more to narrow down the best affordable luggage sets. All are under $200, and a few are less than $100. Each bundle includes at least two pieces, but many come with three or more. See what we chose below.

Best Overall

Amazon basics hardside luggage set.

This wallet-friendly set stood out in our luggage tests for capacity, durability, maneuverability, and appearance.

There's also a three-piece set, but it's slightly over $200.

If you're in the market for affordable luggage, look no further than Amazon. The mega retailer's own brand, Amazon Basics, has some pretty impressive pieces . We tested the carry-on from this two-piece hardside set and found it adequately spacious, considering the compact size. It fit all items on our packing list without having to unzip the expander. But it was nice to have this option, as it adds 15 percent more space.

The suitcase maneuvered surprisingly well on hard floors, carpet, and outdoor terrains, rolling over bumps and handling tight turns like a champ. Made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a type of thermoplastic), it held up well during our durability tests — which involved shoving it off a table and whacking it with a bat. We're also big fans of the sleek, simple design. This luggage set comes with the carry-on and a large 28-inch checked suitcase. In the end, we think it's an undoubtedly great value.

The Details: 2 pieces (20 inches and 28 inches) | ABS

Best Softside

American tourister fieldbrook xlt 4 piece set.

All four pieces are crafted from a lightweight yet sturdy textile with reinforced corners for extra durability.

They don't expand, and the two-wheeled suitcases aren't spinners.

For those partial to softside luggage, we recommend the highly rated, unexpectedly affordable American Tourister Fieldbrook XLT Set . It comes with four pieces, including a checked suitcase, a carry-on, a "boarding bag" (that you can use as a personal item), and a rolling duffel. All pieces are made of lightweight yet sturdy 600-denier polyester with reinforced corners for extra durability.

Though they don't expand, softside luggage is often easier to stuff full and zip closed when packed to the brim than the hardside variety. The rolling pieces aren't spinners, but they have "inline skate" wheels that promise smooth maneuvering over various surfaces. Considering this set is under $100 and backed by a 10-year warranty, it's an incredible deal.

The Details: 4 pieces | 10 x 15 x 6.5 inches (boarding bag) 11.5 x 23 x 12 inches (wheeled duffel), 21 inches (carry on), 25 inches (checked suitcase) | 600-denier polyester

Best Hardside

Travelhouse 3-piece hardshell luggage set.

These sturdy, crush-resistant suitcases have smooth spinner wheels and come in over 40 colors.

Some colors might show scuffs more than others.

If you prefer hardside luggage , you might like this set from Travelhouse. It comes with a carry-on, a medium checked suitcase, and a large checked suitcase. Each piece is made of ABS, and you can choose from over 40 colors. While the material is generally durable, and the rigid sides will protect your belongings from being crushed, scuffs might be more visible on some of the lighter hues.

Inside are divided compartments, pockets, pouches, and compression straps for keeping your belongings organized and secure. All three suitcases are spinners, with four wheels that self-align and glide smoothly and silently over floors, carpets, and sidewalks. They have telescoping handles with three heights, and the carry-on has two side hooks for a purse or backpack. All things considered, the set is more than reasonably priced.

The Details: 3 pieces (20-inch  24-inch, and 29-inch) | ABS

Most Durable

Coolife spinner trolley suitcase set.

The hard yet flexible shells resists dents, while the textured exteriors prevent and conceal scratches.

The carry-on isn't expandable, but the checked suitcase is.

Coolife stands out for durability. We tested the brand's carry-on and were impressed by how well the hard shell stood up to wear and tear — and even rough and tumbling. There were no dents or marks whatsoever after hitting it multiple times with a bat and shoving it off a table. The ABS and polycarbonate exterior seemed slightly flexible, which may have helped absorb the blows, and its textured finish helps prevent and conceal scratches.

The spinner design rolls smoothly on all four wheels and glides up and down bumps and curves on two. This two-piece luggage set also comes with a 28-inch checked suitcase. The 20-inch carry-on doesn't expand like the bigger bag does. Still, we found the carry-on plenty spacious, and the zippers closed without a fuss even when packed full.

The Details: 2 pieces (20-inch and 28-inch) | ABS, polycarbonate

Best Lightweight

Dukap adly 3-piece luggage set.

Both pieces are each under 10 pounds, but they're still durable with easy-to-maneuver wheels.

None of the suitcases expand, and they don't come in black.

If the goal is to pack light and avoid overweight baggage fees, lightweight luggage will set you off on the right foot. We like this set from Duklap. It comes with three hardside suitcases: a carry-on, a mid-sized checked, and a large checked. They're all lighter than average, with the largest weighing under nine pounds and the smallest just over five pounds.

Each suitcase has four 360-degree rotating spinner wheels, a telescoping handle, and heavy-duty zippers. Inside are various organizational features, like zippered compartments, compression straps, and pockets. The set doesn't come in black (which tends to be a top choice for luggage), but the available colors are neutral yet chic. For well under $200, the value is undeniable.

The Details: 3 pieces (20-inch ,24-inch, and 28-inch) | ABS, polycarbonate

Long Vacation Luggage Set

Available in six colorways, this luggage set is polished yet not too over the top — and it comes with six pieces.

The suitcases don't expand, but the weekender does.

If aesthetics are a high priority for luggage (beyond having it match), you might like this striking set from Long Vacation. This luggage collection stands out for its attractive yet not too over-the-top design. There are six colorways available, including neutrals and punchy hues with contrasting trims, as well as a couple of modern tonal options.

You'll get six pieces in total, including four suitcases, a weekender bag, and a toiletry case. The hardside suitcases have ABS exteriors, and the other two pieces are water-repellent nylon. Standout features include zippered pockets, interior dividers, TSA combination locks, and a trolley sleeve on the weekender. Just a heads up, the weekender is expandable, but the suitcases aren't. Considering how much is included and the two-year warranty, this set is extremely sharply priced.

The Details: 6 pieces (16-inch underseat carry-on, 20-inch carry-on, 24-inch checked, 28-inch large checked) | ABS, polyester

Best Carry-On

Somago carry-on luggage 2-piece set.

The generously sized carry-on and complementing hard-shell cosmetics case rival higher-end luggage.

You may have to consolidate your items, since the cosmetic case might count as a personal item.

If you're looking for matching carry-on luggage for solo trips or business travel, Somago might be your best bet. This two-piece set includes a 22-inch hardside suitcase and a complementing 14-inch cosmetic case that attaches to the handle of the carry-on. Made of durable polypropylene, both have a textrued, scratch-resistant finish.

They're also notably lightweight — the suitcase is five and a half pounds, and the cosmetic case is just over two pounds. This luggage has many of the same features as higher-end sets, like 360-degree spinner wheels, interior pockets and dividers, reliable YKK zippers, and TSA locks,  — all for around $100 and backed by a generous five-year warranty.

The Details: 2 pieces (20 inches and 14 inches) | Polypropylene

Best Checked

19v69 italia vintage expandable luggage set.

These sizable suitcases are ideal for long trips and overpackers.

The smallest suitcase is technically a carry-on, but may not pass once expanded.

For those heading on longer trips and overpackers who prefer to check their bags , we suggest the 19V69 Italia Vintage collection. This luggage set comes with three suitcases, one 31 inches, one 27 inches, and one 22 inches, with expanders that add 25 percent more packing space. (The smallest could be used as a carry-on without the expander.) Inside are separated main compartments, shoe slots, mesh pouches, small pockets, and compression straps.

These hardside suitcases have thick ABS shells with diamond-textured finishes to conceal scratches and faux leather trim. They're relatively lightweight for the size, with the largest weighing just over 10 pounds when empty. And you can bet they roll smoothly and quietly on their eight spinner wheels. This is a stellar deal, considering how much packing space you're getting for the price.

The Details: 3 pieces (22 inches, 27 inches, and 31 inches) | ABS

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Skyline softside spinner 5-piece luggage set.

Backed by a five-year warranty, this comprehensive set includes three suitcases, a packing cube, and a miscellaneous case for toiletries or other essentials.

The carry-on may not fit in an overhead bin with the expander feature.

Interested in a comprehensive luggage set? This five-piece bundle from Skyline might be your best bet. It comes with three suitcases, a carry-on, a medium checked, and a large checked, each with interior mesh dividers, multiple exterior zippered pockets, and an expander that adds two inches to the depth. All suitcases have spinner wheels and telescoping handles with adjustable heights.

You'll also get a packing cube for compressing socks, underwear, or other small clothing items, plus a "travel kit," which appears to be about the size of a toiletries case but could probably be used for nearly anything. Each piece is constructed from water-repellent polyester that resists tearing and conceals scuffs. Available for around $150 and backed by a five-year warranty, we think this set is a steal.

The Details: 5 pieces (28-inch checked, 24-inch checked, 20-inch carry-on, medium size packing cube, and travel kit ) | Polyester

Wrangler Smart Luggage Set 3-piece

The carry-on has a built-in USB charging port, a phone stand, and a handy drink holder.

You'll have to buy a portable charging bank separately.

Travel smarter with this tech-friendly collection from Wrangler (yep, the jeans maker). The El Dorado Luggage Set includes three suitcases, a carry-on, a medium checked, and a large checked. The carry-on has a USB charging port you can use with a portable power bank (which you'll have to buy separately), plus a phone holder and fold-out drink holder for a to-go coffee cup or water bottle.

Bear in mind the larger two pieces don't have smart features — the idea is that you don't need them with checked baggage. Available in a range of bright, muted, and neutral colors, these suitcases are made of ABS thermoplastic. Each has four spinner wheels, an adjustable handle, and side studs for placing them on their sides without tipping over. They're also all expandable to provide more packing space when you need it.

The Details: 3 pieces (28-inch checked, 24-inch checked, 20-inch carry-on) | ABS thermoplastic

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Travelers club kids' 5 piece luggage travel set.

It includes a kid-sized suitcase, backpack, lunch box, neck pillow, and luggage tag, all in a cute matching print.

The small sizes are best for younger children.

Shopping for a child? Check out this luggage set from Travelers Club. The five-piece bundle includes a kid-sized suitcase , a backpack, a lunch box (that could work as a toiletries case), a travel pillow fit for small necks, and a luggage tag. All items match with the same cute print, and there are 12 adorable patterns to choose from — outer space, unicorns and rainbows, dinosaurs, construction vehicles, and polka dots, to name just a few.

This bright luggage is easy to spot on a baggage claim carousel but also compact enough to be carried on a flight and stored in an overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. It's also lightweight and easy for kids to roll, lift, and carry. The set is recommended for ages 6 and up, but might be too small for children older than 10 or 11.

The Details: 5 pieces (18-inch carry-on, 15-inch backpack, 10-inch lunch bag, neck pillow, luggage tag) | ABS, 600-denier polyester

Tips for Buying Affordable Luggage Sets

Only get what you need.

When you see an affordable luggage collection, you might be tempted to go all out and get every available matching piece. But to avoid spending more than you have to (and taking up too much valuable storage space at home), it's best to only get what you need.

Think about how often you travel, where you travel, what trips you have coming up, and the type of packer you are. Besides what luggage pieces you need (like a carry-on and a checked bag), consider what features and accessories you'll actually use, such as a laptop pocket, a USB charging port, a TSA lock, a trolley sleeve, or a cup holder.

Decide if you want hardside or softside

You should also think about whether you want hardside or softside luggage. Usually made of thermoplastic, hard-shell suitcases are becoming a more popular choice among modern travelers. They have a sleek appearance, are easy to wipe clean, and can help protect your belongings from getting crushed.

Softside suitcases, on the other hand, can be just as durable. And they're often easier to zip closed when stuffed to the brim. The textile exteriors can be hard to keep clean, but they typically conceal scuffs and don't scratch like hardside luggage.

Prioritize well-made items

To get the most bang for your buck, prioritize well-made items. Lower-priced suitcases can sometimes be poorly constructed, but a wallet-friendly price tag doesn't automatically mean they'll fall apart after a couple of trips.

We recommend looking for options with durable materials (whether it's hard-shell thermoplastic or a ripstop textile), sturdy zippers, reinforced corners, and telescoping handles that don't rattle. Ideally, the luggage set will be backed by a warranty.

Have a budget in mind

Have a budget in mind before starting your search. "Affordable" is relative, so knowing how much you're willing to spend will help you narrow down your options. All our picks are under $200, and a few are less than $100. If you're open to spending $250 or $300 on a luggage set, you'll have even more choices.

In some instances, you can save money by purchasing luggage as a set. However this isn't always the case, so check what the individual price for each piece is to know if you're getting a deal. The other benefit is that all your luggage will match, which can make you look more put-together whether traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family. And it can help you spot your bags at the luggage carousel.

Most luggage sets include two or three pieces. With two-piece sets, you'll usually get a carry-on and a matching checked bag or an underseat item . Three-piece sets often come with three suitcases of varying sizes. There are also more comprehensive bundles that include complementing duffels, weekender bags, toiletry cases, packing cubes, backpacks, or accessories, like a travel pillow or luggage tag.

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Travel + Leisure contributor Theresa Holland is a commerce writer and editor specializing in luggage, travel accessories, consumer tech, and lifestyle products. For this story, she researched affordable luggage sets, pored over product specs, combed through T+L's luggage testing insights, and crunched the numbers on purchasing sets versus individual pieces.

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I was wondering this before buying my traveling gear and you probably wondering the same when thinking of buying a luggage ,  how do luggage locks work?

A luggage lock works by you set a 3 or 4 digit password to lock your zipper’s together. You can buy a luggage lock yourself then attach or some expensive suitcases already have them built in. Popular locks are so-called TSA locks, which means the airport staff has a master TSA key they can open and close your lock without having to cut open the lock in order to inspect your luggage. 

How to set a TSA combination luggage lock

If you have bought a new luggage and want to set your own combination password this is how you do it. Remember the lock needs to be unlocked before setting new combination.

• Press the reset button which means you need to flick the locking mechanism or  press the black reset button with a pen and you hear a click.
• Enter the new combination that will be used to open the lock and note this down.
• Push the tab with an arrow on it or  flip the locking mechanism back to confirm the new combination.

How to reset luggage lock if you forgot the combination?

Since you need the lock to be unlocked to be able to change the combination there aren’t many ways to solve it, but there are two ways you can do it.

• Bruteforce it, if there are three numbers it’s 1000 combinations so if you do 100 combinations each time then take a little break you will solve it eventually. For each try, you just have to move the wheel one time so it doesn’t take that long if you really want to unlock it.
• The trick is to look closely under every number you can see a tiny hole (if you don’t see a hole rotate a number until you see one), rotate each number so the hole is pointing upwards 12 o’clock. Then try pushing the button to unlock, if it’s not working then keep rotating each number one time then try again and repeat until it works. Only do this on own luggage (video below).
• Not sure if this work but might be worth a try if you are at the airport ask a TSA agent to open it with a TSA key then you can reset the combination when it’s opened.
• Take the bag to a locksmith they can surely open it without a problem, probably cost some though.
• Also, try if the factory standard code is three or four zeros if you haven’t changed the combination before.

How to unlock the luggage lock without a key

If you lock yourself out and really need to get in to get your luggage then you can try this, only do this on your own luggage.

You can open the zippers with just a pen. Grab the sharp point of the pen and just push it in the zipper until the pen breaks the zipper connection, then just drag the pen around the suitcase back n forth and it’s open. Then you can simply close the original zippers again like usual, what’s scary about this is if a thief did this to your suitcase you wouldn’t notice because you can reseal it so easily.

There’s no really good way to prevent, you could travel with a suitcase protector like this one over it to not make it as easy to access the zippers. Either way it’ good to be aware of it.

Why do you need a luggage lock?

A luggage lock is good if you want to have that extra safety measure for your valuables, but let’s be real if a thief has your bags and want’s to get inside nothing is gonna stop him. But what its gonna help for is to buy you time and make someone thinking of stealing something think twice.

If that person sees’s it’s well locked up he/she maybe will not commit to it, so a lock makes it so the luggage is not so easy to access like just drag the zippers but it makes inconvenient and so accessible. They rather choose an unlocked one than a locked one.

I would personally go for one lock and a luggage strap that makes it stay close.

If you really want it tightly secured you should go for a hard shell aluminum frame luggage like this one that has hatches you lock with instead of zippers.

What lock to use on luggage?

Some locks to use on luggage are definitely a TSA approved lock since it helps the TSA agent to open the lock with their TSA key and not having to cut it open when inspecting the bags.

The sturdiest one is to go with a zinc alloy body and steel shackles but the issue with those is that they are not that flexible, so if maybe your zippers are far in between they might not be able to reach so important to get the measurement right. Then there are also locks with a braided steel flexible cable those you can bend them however you want to make sure it fits.

Or you can use any lock you have at home that fits but keep in mind if at the airport the TSA agent need to inspect your luggage and need to open it and you’re not available they have the right to cut the lock. So keep that in mind, if you don’t mind losing a lock that’s an option.

You can read more about my list of best luggage locks here.

What is TSA luggage locks and how do they work?

A TSA approved lock is a lock that the TSA agents can open and close with a universal master key, some locks even have a red notification on the lock so you can see it has been opened by the master key. But TSA will also leave a printed note in your bag saying they have opened for routine checking. If you suspect your bag was opened or something seems to be missing then contact and file a complaint.

The TSA has a ring of keys with the numbers TSA 001, TSA 002 and so on to around a dozen so if you have a TSA approved lock you can probably see a code “TSA 00X” where the x represents a number.

TSA  works with the  Travel Sentry that was founded in 2003 and came up with the solution to help TSA be able to open the locks travelers had on their suitcases without destroying them. Travel Sentry themselves does not manufacture any locks or luggage they just set the standard for this lock system with the partnering of government and the luggage industry.

You don’t need a TSA approved lock to fly, but if your lock is not TSA approved they have the right to use the heavy-duty wire cutters to cut the lock open in order to inspect the luggage.

If a lock has this  Travel Sentry logo on it it’s a TSA approved lock

Thank you, I hope what I have learned helped you with something and have happy travels.

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We're clearly going places now. But choosing which suitcase you're going to purchase for an upcoming trip remains no easy task.

Whether you're a road warrior who hasn't stopped moving or your luggage game could simply use an upgrade after the great pandemic pause, you'll want to make sure you do some research before sliding your credit card. And as eager as we all are to get back out there in the world, it's worth taking the time to read reviews and comparison shop before settling on your next suitcase.

Since this is a bag that will be stored under the plane and tossed on luggage carts, sturdiness is key. Your bag is going to be thrown around quite a bit, so you'll want to make sure it's up to the task.

You'll also want a suitcase with plenty of compartments and organizational components. You're likely packing for more than just a few days if you're checking a bag, so it's important that all your items can fit neatly inside.

But be sure to have some fun with this purchase, too! Your suitcase is an expression of your personality, so you'll want to get one that you feel matches your travel style and goals (luckily, there's a color and style for that).

Related: What your luggage brand says about you

Before you finalize your order though, do yourself a favor and check out our guides to airline shopping portals as well as the best credit cards for online shopping . That way, the gear you're buying for your next trip is helping you actually get there, too.

Our favorite suitcases right now:

Arlo skye the frame check-in, monos check-in large, delsey paris, clavel collection, 30" spinner, travelpro platinum elite 25" expandable spinner, briggs & riley sympatico large expandable spinner, samsonite winfield 2 hardside luggage, rimowa original check-in, nomatic check-in, away the large.

Why we love it: Arlo Skye was founded by Tumi and Louis Vuitton alums, so you know it's going to be good. It's sleek and stylish, complete with an aluminum frame and an impact-resistant polycarbonate shell. Our favorite feature, though, might be the two TSA-approved clasp locks that keep your belongings safe and secure, all without a zipper. Just be sure to remember your combination.

The details: 26.6 inches by 17.7 inches by 11.0 inches and weighs 10.5 pounds

Pricing: Arlo Skye bags are only available on their website — The Frame Check-in sells for $495.

Related: Luggage review: Arlo Skye The Check-In

Why we love it: Not only does the Monos Check-In Large come in ten different colors and patterns, but it has plenty of room to pack every essential for the whole family and has an ultra-sturdy telescopic handle that makes it a cinch to push and pull. It's so tough to decide which is or favorite feature, but it might just be that ergonomically designed handle and those whisper-quiet wheels that make you feel like you're on a catwalk in the airport. Monos is also the only Certified Neutral travel brand, so you can feel like you're doing a good travel deed, too, purchasing one of these babies.

The details: Mono's largest suitcase measures 30 inches by 21 inches by 11 inches, and weighs only 10.58 pounds

Pricing: Monos luggage is only available on the Monos website, and the Check-In Large starts at $367 (on sale now for a limited time for $330). Get 15 percent off luggage essentials like packing cubes and a protective luggage cover with every suitcase purchase.

Why we love it: DELSEY PARIS' CLAVEL collection is the lightest and brightest assortment of luggage the brand has touted yet. The company pioneered the use of polypropylene in luggage manufacturing — a material known for its resilience to heat, wear and tear. And the CLAVEL collection keeps things ultra-airy and spacious, with nine color options, too, and three sizes to choose from (we say go large). Unique features include the patented zip SECURITECH® technology that's far more durable than a conventional zipper and the bag's expandable main compartment that allows for maximum packing flexibility. We love the two separate packing compartments with tie-down straps, shoe pockets and a mesh divider to keep all your belongings in place while on the move.

The details: The CLAVEL collection 30" spinner measures 32.5 inches by 21.5 inches by 31.25 inches and weighs just 9.8 pounds.

Why we love it: Travelpro bags are beloved by road warriors near and far — seriously, just ask the next flight attendant you see. Travelpro makes a number of different designs, but we have a soft spot for the Platinum Elite (and not only because of its lifetime warranty against airline damage and fun color options like Bordeaux and Coastal Blue). The eight self-aligning spinner wheels roll like butter and you can easily pack two weeks' worth of wardrobe essentials and then some inside.

The details: The Travelpro Platinum Elite 25" Expandable Spinner measures 25 inches by 18 inches by 11.25 inches, and weighs 9.8 pounds, extra light considering all you can cram inside.

Why we love it: Part of the sleek, resilient, tech-friendly Sympatico collection, the Large Expandable Spinner is the bag for the traveler who can't bear to leave anything behind. The Makrolon® polycarbonate case is extremely durable, built to protect contents and stay scratch-and-scuff-free. The brand's innovative CX® compression-expansion system allows you to expand the bag for 25 percent more space — and then compress it back down to its original size. Additionally, Briggs & Riley's simple as that® guarantee means if the bag is ever broken or damaged, the company repairs it free of charge (no proof of purchase needed, no questions asked).

The details: The Sympatico Large Expandable Spinner measures 30 inches by 20 inches by 12 inches and weighs 13.5 pounds.

Why we love it: We have a feeling you're going to love this bag so much, you might feel a twinge of guilt after you leave it with the check-in agent. This four-wheeled spinner has a polycarbonate shell that makes it extremely durable. It also expands as needed, if you just have to stuff that extra sweater or pair of shoes in. If that's the case, the full-zip interior divider and organization pockets will really come in handy. The bag comes with a limited 10-year warranty and is available in a slew of shiny colors that include charcoal, deep blue, orange, purple, arctic pink and brushed carbon color, among others.

The details: 31 inches by 20 inches by 12.75 inches, and weighs just over 11 pounds.

Why we love it: This list wouldn't be complete without a mention of Rimowa. It's a cult favorite for a reason — well, a few reasons. Its design is iconic, yes, but this four-wheeled suitcase is also designed to withstand trip after trip. There's no zipper on this bag, either; just two TSA-approved locks to keep your belongings in check, as well as a height-adjustable flex-divider inside. If you do encounter bumps in the road, though, you're entitled to a five-year guarantee as well as hotel repairs at participating properties around the world (yes, really).

The details: 26 inches by 17.8 inches by 9.5 inches and just shy of 12 pounds.

Pricing: Such accolades don't come cheap. Expect to drop $1,270 to put one of these in your travel closet.

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Why we love it: This isn't your standard check-in bag. This four-wheeled suitcase uses a magnetic compression system and full-perimeter expansion to keep your items secured and extremely organized. It has silent Hinomoto wheels, TSA-locking YKK zippers and a sleek, yet unusual design. It's virtually indestructible, too — just see what happens when you throw something at it. Go on, try it out.

The details: The Nomatic Check-in bag measures 29 inches by 18.5 inches by 9 inches, and weighs 12.3 pounds, making it one of the heavier suitcases on the list.

Related: Say goodbye to checked bag fees with our 7 favorite travel backpacks

Why we love it: You just can't go wrong with an Away bag . It's designed with frequent travelers in mind — with two compartments to house clothes and harder belongings, like shoes — and can withstand even your most rigorous trips, with its sturdy polycarbonate shell. As an added bonus, if you also have one of Away's carry-on suitcases, you can easily stow it inside the suitcase when you're not traveling, freeing up some storage space at home. Away bags also come in every possible color you could dream up — everything from classic black and white to light pink, brick red and deep hunter green. There are also a handful of limited edition colors and schemes, like the retro ski "Chalet" collection and an asphalt-colored suitcase with a mint-green zipper created in collaboration with the American Express® Green Card. Get them while you can. (These may no longer be available so be sure to check the Away site).

The details: Away's largest suitcase measures 29 inches by 20.5 inches by 12.5 inches and weighs 11.6 pounds.

Pricing: You can only buy Away's bags online , and The Large sells for $375.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to select the best checked luggage.

Since your checked luggage will likely get thrown around and banged up quite a bit, durability is key here. You'll want to make sure it's large enough to hold all of your belongings but not too large that you can't comfortably wheel it around the airport with you.

You'll also want to choose a suitcase that fits your travel style. If you're planning on more adventurous, rugged trips, you might be better off with a duffel. If you're staying in a luxury hotel with white-glove service, you won't mind leaving your luxury suitcase with a bellhop.

As you've seen here, suitcases can vary greatly in price. Keep in mind your budget as well as your personal style to find your perfect match.

Benefits of traveling with a checked bag

While many people love traveling with carry-ons due to their efficiency and ease, there's something to be said for checked bags, too.

They really come in handy for longer trips, especially ones where you're traveling for an extended period of time or require clothes and accessories for more than one type of trip. Checked bags allow you more flexibility, and not just in terms of the clothing you pack — you won't have to abide by TSA's 3-1-1 liquid rule , either.

But many airlines will charge you for checking a bag , so be sure to keep that in mind. Arm yourself with one of these credit cards to help avoid paying pesky fees for your suitcase.

Additional reporting by Terry Ward.

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The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935. Since 1955, the metro has the name of V.I. Lenin.

The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 305.7 km. Forty four stations are recognized cultural heritage. The largest passenger traffic is in rush hours from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Cellular communication is available on most of the stations of the Moscow Metro. In March 2012, a free Wi-Fi appeared in the Circle Line train. The Moscow Metro is open to passengers from 5:20 to 01:00. The average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes.

The fare is paid by using contactless tickets and contactless smart cards, the passes to the stations are controlled by automatic turnstiles. Ticket offices and ticket vending machines can be found in station vestibules.

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Great videos! Moscow Metro is just spectacular. I actually visited Moscow myself quite recently and wrote a post about my top 7 stations, please check it out and let me know what you think! :)

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Travel in Style with this Skull Design Suitcase by GUTE! This sleek and easy to carry suitcase is perfect for traveling - whether it be on a plane, train, or boat! The Skull Suitcase by GUTE is easy to fit in the tightest compartments, and is sure to keep your belongings in place and protected during transit. It even has wheels, to allow for an easy commute to your vessel!

• DIRECTIONS: The lock preset is set to 0-0-0.To open the suitcase, you must push the button at the top of the lock in the directions that the arrows are facing. While holding the button in this position, change the three numbers to create your desired combination. It is important to never release the button while inputting your lock combination. Once you are satisficed with the combination, release the button and your combination is set!
• COMPACT AND EASY TO MOVE: The design of this suitcase is efficient and compact! Inside, there are clips in each compartment of the suitcase, and a zipper to ensure your belongings don't shift around during your trip! This suitcase is sure to hold everything in place while still being easy to transport and stylish!
• PERFECT FOR THE WEEKEND: Measuring in at 14.2" x 21.5" x 8.7", this suitcase is great for weekender trips with friends or an overnight excursion with a friend! It's easy to carry on, throw in the back of a car, and lightweight so it won't be difficult to bring anywhere! Tired? No worries! Rather than carrying your luggage across the airport, simply roll it along, as this luggage comes with a set of 4 wheels!
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Next section of Moscow metro Line 11 opens

By Railway Gazette International 2018-02-26T14:55:28+00:00

RUSSIA: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin opened a 10·5 km metro line on February 26. The line from Delovoy Tsentr to Petrovsky Park with five stations will initially be operated as part of Line 11.

Construction started in November 2011. Later this year the line is due to be extended from Petrovsky Park to Nizhnyaya Maslovka. The northeastern section of Line 11 is scheduled to open next year, with completion of the route in 2023.

When completed, Line 11 would form a 69 km ring. This would incorporate the existing 3·3 km line between Kashirskaya and Kakhovskaya. The Delovoy Tsentr – Khoroshyovskaya section would then be operated as a branch, before becoming part of the future of Line 13 in 2025.

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The funding covers several projects, including Line 11. RUSSIA: The Moscow city authorities have announced plans to invest around 700bn roubles in metro projects in 2020-22, with majority of this funding to go towards network expansion. The funding package includes completion of the 69 km circular Line ...

Moscow metro reaches Khovrino

2018-01-03T11:10:00Z By Railway Gazette International

RUSSIA: Line 2 of the Moscow metro was extended by 2·9 km on December 31, with the opening of a northern extension from Rechnoy Vokzal to Khovrino. Construction started in 2014, with Stroygazconsulting acting as main contractor. Khovrino station was built by SGK Avtostrada and Mostotryad-114, and is 14 ...

Moscow metro Line 8 extension opens

2017-03-16T14:25:42Z By Railway Gazette International

RUSSIA: Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin opened an extension of the western section of metro Line 8 on March 16. The 7·3 km southwestern extension from Park Pobedy to Ramenki adds three stations. Construction of the extension started in April 2013, and test runs commenced on December 30 2016. Already ...

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