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The 16 Best Carry-On Suitcases

Away

Away

Away

Now 40% Off

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If you're a social media user, then you've probably spotted an Away suitcase on your feed. With a vast range of sizes and silhouettes, Away crafts luggage and carry-ons that fit all the necessities and nothing more in one minimal and sophisticated carryall.

CALPAK

CALPAK

CALPAK

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Meet your new favorite airport companion. CALPAK offers sleek and signature designs that both editors and influencers alike are obsessed with. You can fit all your go-to denim, boot, and outerwear options in one organized place with these expertly designed suitcases.

Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover

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If you're traveling light, Dagne Dover has you covered. This lightweight duffel bag fits under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment on most planes—but there's more going for the brand than its compact bags. Dagne Dover is known for keeping travelers organized via specialized compartments that hold everything you could pack. Its travel duffels include a leash for keys, a shoe bag, and a laptop compartment too.

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Monos

Monos

Monos

Now 12% Off

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Monos's carry-on suitcases and checked bags check every box on travelers' lists while staying true to minimalist design principles. Its carry-on roller bags have roomy compartments for all your packing essentials and TSA-approved locks to keep your valuables safe. Don't love your suitcase? You have 100 days to test it and send it back without penalties.

TUMI

TUMI

TUMI

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With luggage ranging from long-trip must-haves to weekend runs or the beach, TUMI curates collections of well-crafted, weatherproof, and sleek designs that last years. Each product goes through a series of 30 tests for your best suitcase yet.

BEIS

BEIS

BEIS

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BEIS was launched by Shay Mitchell for travelers who want to get away without spending their entire paychecks on stylish suitcases. The brand provides trip-ready carryalls that are both aesthetically pleasing and totally functional.

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Herschel

Herschel

Herschel

Now 16% Off

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Herschel's premium luggage collections comes in hard-shell, soft-shell, and carry-ons that won't break your shoulder as you lug them off the carousel. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the cult-favorite brand evokes nostalgia while offering quality, lasting pieces.

Paravel

Paravel

Paravel

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For a suitcase that's as classic as it is functional, look to Paravel. Made in Italy from "worry-free" waterproof canvas, each option is lightweight and spill wicking. The collections feature duffel bags for easy weekends and collapsible cases for cross-country road trips.

Crash Baggage

Crash Baggage

Crash Baggage

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Crash Baggage is meant to be handled without having to be careful. The suitcases are intentionally created with lumps, bumps, and subtle damage that remind us of our favorite deconstructed fashion houses. They are designed in a variety of different sizes and colors, and you can rest assured that you'll feel cooler than cool strutting through the airport.

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Rimowa

Rimowa

Rimowa

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Rimowa has been around for more than 120 years, so rest assured that this brand knows good luggage. Striving to make traveling effortless, the luggage is crafted from aluminum that'll protect your most precious belongings while providing you with a chic suitcase for travel selfies.

Delsey

Delsey

Delsey

Now 57% Off

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Delsey sets out to provide the adventurer with quality, scratch-resistant, and weatherproof luggage that comes in hard and soft materials. The brand even has a smart suitcase iteration that connects to your phone, so rejoice, Insta-addicts!

Samsonite

Samsonite

Samsonite

Now 13% Off

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Samsonite resides in the middle of functionality and fashion. It crafts suitcases that not only look like a million bucks but can store all your go-to pieces with ease. This luggage is compact and easy to move, so you won't struggle with it as you run through the airport to catch your next flight.

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Pacsafe

Pacsafe

Pacsafe

Now 17% Off

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Pacsafe luggage options are created for anti-theft properties and ultra-protective materials to safeguard you through messy airports, giant crowds, and grand adventures from country to country. On your next trip, take the gift of security along with you in this neat and sturdy travel pack.

TREK

TREK

TREK

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By working with top-tier manufacturers, TREK continues to reign supreme in the traveler's arsenal. Designed with the highest-quality materials that won't break the bank, each piece is available at a fair price that'll have you going back for more.

Ookonn

Ookonn

Ookonn

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For distinctive, unique, and playful designs that are modern in shape, look to Ookonn. Founded by a team of ultra-creatives, the designers behind this brand encourage the forward-thinking traveler to keep moving and continue exploring. Each piece can be customized with monograms, covers, and handles, so go ahead and plaster your initials on the color of your choice.

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July

July

July

Now 15% Off

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This Australia-based luggage brand is all about designing travel pieces that are durable but also nice to look at. The detachable laptop sleeve on this carry-on makes for easy dealing with security. And an ejectable battery will come in handy, without causing any trouble with TSA.

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Cortne Bonilla is freelance writer who occasionally dabbles in party reporting. When she’s not writing, you can find her vintage shopping, sipping iced lattes, reading on the train, and indulging in Pilates. 

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