The right luggage or carry-on bag can help make summer travel as smooth as possible.
If you're gearing up for your summer travel plans, you may be searching for the perfect luggage to accompany you on your upcoming getaway. Carry-on luggage — including weekender bags and spinners — is probably the best way to travel if you want to beat the lines at busy airports, especially if you're traveling on a Friday.
No matter where your travel destinations are, one thing's for sure: The right luggage will make all the difference. We've found the best luggage to shop for all of your travels, from spacious duffle bags and practical backpacks to large and luxurious carry-ons for your next flight.
Need a new tote bag to toss everything in for an upcoming Labor Day weekend getaway or a bigger carry-on for a tropical vacation? The Beis Weekender Bag will fit all your essentials and help you travel in style. Need a new go-to suitcase for every travel situation? Away’s standard carry-on traveler bag has plenty of packing space while still fitting in the overhead bin. Trying to avoid the checked baggage fees and long bag drop line? The Samsonite Underseat Carry-On Luggage helps you save money and time by going straight to TSA.
Below, we've rounded up the best carry-on luggage and weekender bags this year to take along on your summer trip.
The Best Carry-On Suitcases for 2024
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner
Not only is the Samsonite Hardside Spinner perfectly sized and extremely durable, it's also incredible lightweight so you won't have to strain putting it in the overhead airplane compartment. With all kinds of pockets, you can easily organize all your belongings confidently.
Away The Carry-On
This Away bag boasts flashy features such as a durable polycarbonate hard shell, spinner wheels and a TSA-approved, ejectable USB charger. The classic rolling hardside luggage with a retractable handle is designed to fit in most major airlines' overhead compartments, making it a great go-to Carry-On bag for travel, regardless of your destination.
Rockland Melbourne Hardside Expandable Spinner Wheel Luggage
This Rockland Melbourne Spinner Luggage makes traveling easier by being extremely lightweight. While protecting your items, the wheels rotate 360 degrees for a smooth and seamless stride in the airport. Although it is compact, this carry-on luggage has the ability to hold everything you need for a short vacation.
Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Expandable Spinner
Travelpro is a pilot-founded brand that you've likely seen used by flight crews. Travel stress-free with the Travelpro hardside carry-on luggage that effortlessly fits in the overhead bins of major domestic airlines, thanks to rigorous sizer bin testing and enhanced packing capacity. The PrecisionGlide System delivers impeccable control and a seamless rolling experience, so you can get through the airport with ease.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Luggage
This Travelpro Maxlite softside luggage has spinner wheels and is lightweight, making it easy to maneuver airport terminals and your flight's overhead storage bins.
Take OFF Luggage Personal Item Suitcase 2.0
This suitcase doubles as a personal item — just pop off the wheels and slide it under your seat.
Samsonite Underseat Carry-On Spinner with USB Port
Compact and convenient, this soft-sided luggage can slide smoothly under the seat in front of you or be tucked away in an overhead bin. The bag's main compartment can fit several outfits and a spare pair of shoes. Interior pockets lining the compartment will keep your toiletries organized. The telescoping handle and rolling wheels make this bag easy to navigate around a crowded airport, making it a great choice for the frequent flyer looking to pack light.
Monos Carry-On
Traveling is a breeze with the minimalist Monos carry-on, designed to fit in the overheard bin of almost any flight.
The Best Travel Backpacks and Totes for 2024
Béis Travel Tote
The Beis Travel Tote, from Shay Mitchell's baggage line, can conveniently slot into place atop a suitcase with its trolley sleeve, but can also be carried on its own with a detachable shoulder strap, and top handles designed to rest comfortably on your shoulder. This bag boasts a bottom zip shoe compartment, padded tech sleeve and multiple exterior and interior pockets.
Samsonite Detour Travel Backpack
Built to protect your belongings from the elements, the Detour Travel Backpack has enough capacity for your business, overnight or weekend trips.
Cuyana Classic Easy Tote
This sleek tote is made of Italian leather and comes in a bunch of color options. You can choose from three sizes and whether to include a top zipper.
Calpak Luka Backpack
With multiple storage compartments including a separate laptop sleeve and a space to store your shoes that has its own exterior access, this lightweight Luka backpack will help you stay organized on the go.
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
This travel backpack comes with a weight-distributing, low-profile harness system and a 35L capacity, making it suitable for carry-on use. It is designed with a full-wrap zipper opening on the main compartment, along with large and subdivided zippered mesh compartments on the sides, providing convenient packing options. Additionally, its attractive design ensures you can easily identify your bag wherever you go.
Troubadour Featherweight Tote
This Featherweight Tote features a light and waterproof fabric with vegan leather handles.
The Best Weekender Bags for 2024
Lululemon Go Getter Bag 2.0
This sleek, modern bag looks like a tote and duffel rolled into one. There's also a little strap in the back that you can attach to your luggage.
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Bag
For weekends away, this extra-large duffle includes a laptop sleeve, shoe bag and plenty of space for all your essentials.
Away The Everywhere Bag
Away Travel's The Everywhere Bag lives up to its name: you can take it everywhere from work to the gym to a weekend away. It also pairs nicely with The Carry-On and The Bigger Carry-On.
Calpak Stevyn Duffel
Enjoy the benefits of a large bottom compartment, ideal for stowing shoes or enhancing the organization of your items.The roomy main compartment comes with interior pockets, ensuring you have plenty of space to store your belongings in a well-arranged manner.
SwissGear Apex Travel Duffle Bag
This duffle bag will come in handy during your next vacation. You can wear it multiple ways and it has reinforced sides to keep your belonging secure.
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