Luggage

After four years of traveling, trekking, and touring with 18 packing cubes sets, the Eagle Creek Pack-It Original Cube Set is the one we want in our suitcases.

After lugging 25 duffles through airports, to beaches, and on weekend trips, we chose eight bags that’ll carry what you need carried in a range of scenarios.

We’ve tested 47 bags over five years, and we are convinced that the 21-inch Travelpro Platinum Elite is the best carry-on suitcase for most travelers.

After traveling with 22 backpacks, we’d choose to carry the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L or the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L—but we offer other great options as well.

After stuffing, shaking, and dunking 23 toiletry bags, we chose seven that can serve as your bathroom-in-a-bag in a variety of travel scenarios.

After researching 26 models, we found that Travelpro's Platinum Elite 25-Inch Expandable Spinner Suiter is the best suitcase for most travelers who check bags.

Although we still prefer the better durability of soft-sided luggage, if you want the look and feel of a hard-sided case, we recommend the Away Carry-On.

After five years of testing carry-on luggage, we’ve learned what makes a good suitcase, which parts break first, and what you should look for when buying a bag.

We chose five luggage tags that will help you identify your belongings in a sea of similar suitcases.