Whether you’re in the market for carry-ons, larger checked bags or a solid weekender for a quick getaway, the best luggage always checks three boxes: ease, maneuverability and functionality. To make finding your next suitcase easier, we’ve rounded up the best luggage brands that fit that bill, including Samsonite, Travelpro and Monos, recommended by our
Business * Whether you’re in the market for carry-ons, larger checked bags or a solid weekender for a quick getaway, the best luggage always checks three boxes: ease, maneuverability and functionality. To make finding your next suitcase easier, we’ve rounded up the best luggage brands that fit that bill, including Samsonite, Travelpro and Monos, recommended by our staffers and resident globetrotter, senior travel editor Astrid Taran.
The best luggage brands offer high-quality, thoughtful designs that keep your belongings organized … [+] and safe while in transit.
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Whether or not you plan to travel in the near future, purchasing durable luggage serves as a lifetime investment, fulfilling your travel needs for years to come. That’s why we rolled up our sleeves and researched the myriad types of suitcases out there—and asked our well-traveled editors to share the best luggage they’ve tested—to narrow down our top picks. Below, see the best luggage of 2024 for every type of traveler.
Best Luggage Overall: Samsonite
Best Hardside Luggage: Monos
Best Softside Luggage: Briggs & Riley
Best Luggage For Business Travel: Carl Friedrik
Best Investment Luggage For Frequent Flyers: Rimowa
Best Luggage For New Travelers: Away
Best Carry-On Luggage: Travelpro
Best Checked Luggage: SwissGear
Best Value Luggage: American Tourister
Best Underseat Luggage: Calpak
Best Luggage Set: July
Best Weekender Bag: Béis
Editor’s Pick
Samsonite
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner
Samsonite specializes in luggage that’s both durable and innovative, at prices that won’t blow your travel budget. The brand’s hardside and softside suitcases feature crisp wheels for smooth toting and comfortable handles that easily pull out and retract. Most designs also feature interior pockets and dividers for organization, including the softside Bartlett Carry-On Spinner and Detour Wheeled Duffel.
Samsonite’s Freeform Spinner, a favorite of Forbes Vetted’s senior deals editor Kara Cuzzone, is an excellent place to start if you’re thinking of revamping your luggage setup. Featured as the top pick on our list of the Best Carry-On Luggage, the affordably priced hardside suitcase has a TSA-approved lock, a built-in ID tag and a modern palette of color options to pick from.
Thanks to its unbreakable polycarbonate shell, you won’t have to worry about scuffing the beautiful design when you tote Monos’ great selection of suitcases to your final destination. Forbes Vetted updates writer Francesca Sales recommends the Carry-On Pro, which is featured as the top pick on our list of the Best Hardside Luggage. It features TSA-approved locks, quiet wheels, vegan leather accents and a built-in front compartment for easy access to your essentials. The Carry-On Pro is outfitted with room for a src5-inch laptop, and yet it still fits in the overhead bin of almost any flight in the world. For longer trips, the Check-In Medium offers more space without feeling too bulky.
While many luggage brands offer suitcases in familiar muted colors, we appreciate Monos’ commitment to keeping things fresh with fun hues like Banana Pudding, Purple Icing and Terracotta.
Briggs & Riley
Briggs & Riley Essential 22-inch Carry-On Expandable SpinnerA top pick in our Best Carry-On Luggage story, Briggs & Riley is known for its durability, reliability and excellent warranties on luggage. If you’re looking for a classic softshell bag, this brand has consistently been named a favorite of flight attendants, pilots and traveling professionals. With a spring-loaded handle, flat interior and built-in compartment configuration, every feature of a Briggs & Riley suitcase is carefully thought out to mak
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