The Best Carry-On Luggage

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We’re big on the carry-on only trend, so we’ve rounded up our best carry-on luggage options for getting the most out of your travel situation.

If you want your travels to go as smoothly as possible, you’ll want to consider doing carry-on only. It’ll save you time, money, hassle and above all, stress (check out our top reasons to do just a carry-on here). But finding the best carry-on luggage can be a task. Sizing, durability, weight–it all comes down to finding the best carry-on situation for you and your trip, but we’ve rounded up 5 of our current go-to options that have never let us down.

Best carry-on luggage: Rimowa

The standard when it comes to the best carry-on luggage has long been Rimowa. The German-designed brand is known not just for durability (these pieces are expensive but will last you a lifetime), but also known for always being the perfect size. You won’t have to worry about your carry-on sliding easily into the overhead bin thanks to these precisely designed pieces.

Rimowa Original Cabin Carry-On | $1,860

Best carry-on luggage: Away

Away luggage became a cult favourite several years ago and has held its place as one of the most stylish and best carry-on luggage brands out there. Opt for one of Away’s carry-on sizes (the regular carry-on size or the Bigger Carry-on depending on your plane requirements), and pick from one of their trendy hues from this affordable line of suitcases.

Away The Bigger Carry-On | $360.

Best carry-on luggage: Monos

This Canadian-designed brand has also made its mark amongst the stylish set of travellers who are looking for the best carry-on luggage. Sleek and usually in muted tones, this carry-on luggage will help you stay organized along your trip. We go for the carry-on pro version thanks to its handy front laptop pocket. Add in their genius packing cubes that compress your clothing so you can squeeze even more in, and you’ll be able to pack for those longer trips in a breeze.

Monos Carry-On Pro | $345.

Best carry-on luggage: TravelPro

When it comes to a soft-sided option, TravelPro easily tops our best carry-on luggage list. As the name suggests, these pieces are meant for the pro traveller or someone who is constantly on the go. With a few selections with carry-on sizes, you can have a collection of options that are durable and can easily be expanded should you need to pack something extra or check your bag on the way back home. We’re also a fan of a soft-sided carry-on when you need to pack for a longer trip, since they’re a bit easier to squeeze more into.

TravelPro Crew^™ VersaPack^™ Global Carry-On Expandable Spinner | $430.

Best carry-on luggage: Beis

We’ve found the most perfect weekender bag out there–and it’s thanks to actress Shay Mitchel who started her own luggage brand, Beis. The weekend tote has so many compartments, pockets and nooks that you can fit just about anything you’d need for a few days in there. Not to mention Beis also has other luggage options that are right up the quiet luxury vibe right now (you’ll feel like you can roll into first class with these pieces, even if you’re just an exit row in economy).

Beis Weekender Bag | $145.