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A broken strap on a cross-town trek, a shattered roller wheel in the midst of a bustling terminal, a stuck zipper when you're already late for your flight—nothing can prepare you for these situations when they happen. But our luggage recommendations can lower your chances of encountering them. Whether you're looking for a suitcase, a duffel, or a backpack, we have picks for every kind of trip.
  • A person standing outside in a light blue short sleeve shirt wears the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L backpack, in black with a gray llama-head logo and aqua accents.

    The Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks

    by Kit Dillon

    The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is our backpack pick for most travelers. We also have picks for other travelers, including those who want to carry a bit more.

  • One of the packing cube sets that we tested to find the best, filled with clothes and shown with a passport and sunglasses.

    The Best Packing Cubes

    by Kit Dillon

    After researching and traveling with packing cubes for more than six years, the Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set is what we keep in our luggage.

  • A person holding open one of the zipper compartments inside an empty suitcase.

    How to Clean Your Luggage

    by Kit Dillon

    When it comes to cleaning your grimy suitcases, a little maintenance between trips can go a long way. Here’s how to do it.

  • Three of our picks for best suitcases for checking, shown side by side.

    The Best Suitcases for Checking

    by Kit Dillon

    After researching 30 models, we found that Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the best suitcase for most travelers who check bags.

  • The Cotopaxi Chumpi 35L Duffel Del Día, on a stone wall next to a water bottle and surrounded by plants.

    The Best Duffle Bags

    by Kit Dillon

    After lugging 34 duffles through airports, to beaches, and on weekend trips, we chose seven bags that’ll carry what you need carried in a range of scenarios.

  • Alt Text: Three of our top picks for carry-on luggage, shown side by side, an Away The Carry-On, a Travelpro Platinum Elite, and a Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential.

    The Best Carry-On Luggage

    by Kit Dillon

    After 10 years of airport dashes and overhead-compartment stashes, the Travelpro Platinum Elite is still the suitcase we want to carry.

  • The Away Carry-On in front of a pink field, surrounded by a globe, a beige duffel, and some paper cacti.

    Are Away Carry-Ons Worth the Hype?

    by Kit Dillon

    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.

  • An Apple AirTag in a blue holder locked to a luggage top handle.

    Apple AirTags Are the Best Luggage Trackers

    by Caitlin McGarry

    Worried about luggage going missing during holiday travel? How Apple’s AirTag and Android’s Tile Mate can help you keep tabs on it—even when the airline can’t.

  • Our six choices for best luggage tags displayed on a wooden surface

    The Best Luggage Tags

    by Geoffrey Morrison

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

  • Seven toiletry bags of different models and styles lined up on a vacuum counter.

    The Best Toiletry Bags

    by Kaitlyn Wells

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