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The Carry-On Bags Travel Experts Can't Vacation Without
Reasons to book a flight—weddings, family reunions, solo vacations—are back for many. Most of our carry-on luggage could use an update after an extended jet-setting hiatus. Not only are we looking for worthwhile finds from the best luggage brands—we're also searching for carry-ons with roomy storage and designs we can easily spot at the baggage claim.
To track down the best carry-on luggage for our return to traveling, we turned to the experts. Eight travel pros including writers, TV hosts, and photographers shared the carry-on luggage they can't travel without. With thousands of collective frequent flier miles between them, this group knows which bags can carry you through any itinerary and always fit in the overhead compartment. See the carry-on bags travel experts always pack, then order yours for your next trip.
The Eager Traveler, Ciara Johnson, Nneya Richards - 2/17
Oneika Raymond, travel journalist and Travel Channel host
"My current carry-on of choice is the Carry-On Flex by Away. This hard-side suitcase is both stylish (I own one in bright yellow!) and practical—it's durable but lightweight enough to bring on all my global adventures. My favorite feature is the little laundry bag that comes tucked inside the inner pocket, as it allows me to separate my dirty clothes from my clean ones when I'm on the go! Its compact design is also very convenient for frequent travelers; it's a true carry on size that fit in most aircraft cabins." — @oneikatraveller
@oneikatraveller - 3/17
- 4/17
Annette Richmond, writer, activist, and founder of Fat Girls Traveling
"I love to travel with a backpack because I feel like it helps with my posture and balance and I'm newly obsessed with the Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable 30L Pack. As a plus-size traveler my clothes take up more space, so I rarely travel with just a carry-on. Some of the new airline rules are making the free carry-on bag a thing of the past. I used to bring a roller luggage as my carry-on but some airlines (United) are only allowing a free personal item and charge a fee for anything more. Which is why my Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable 30L Pack is perfect! Not only can it easily carry my laptop, magazines, a book, my toiletries, and a packing cube with a change of clothes in the main compartment, I can fit my snacks and face shield in the exterior stretch mesh pocket and a refillable water bottle in one of the two side mesh pockets. My favorite part is the hidden interior pocket on the back panel. It's the perfect place to put your passport, boarding pass, pen, and phone. This hidden pocket is also the pouch that holds the entire bag, so once you get to your destination and unpack this 30 liter backpack it folds and zips up into a small square." —@fatgirlstraveling
Annette Richmond - 5/17
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Francesca Murray, travel journalist
"One of my favorite carry-on bags for travel is the Catalina Deluxe by Lo & Sons. It's the perfect size for a weekend trip, or as an addition to a checked bag. I love how it has a pass-through sleeve so I can slide it on top of my luggage, as well as a separate bottom compartment where I can place shoes or my tripods when I'm traveling for work. It's made with organic cotton canvas, so it's durable and lightweight which is really important for short trips. It's also really stylish! I have it in dove grey, and it pairs nicely with most of my other suitcases." — @onegrloneworld
Willy Joseph-Louis Photography - 7/17
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Kellee Edwards, travel journalist and TV host
"My current go-to bag is my Travelpro x Travel + Leisure Compact Carry-On Expandable Spinner that I found out about online. It not only fits in any overhead compartment (including regional jets), but it also has three internal zipper compartments and a removable zip off toiletry bag! Since I’m also a pilot who flies single engine aircraft and seaplanes, this carry on fits easily in the small cargo area for luggage or in the back seat and provides reassurance that my bag will never be too heavy for weight and balance purposes." —@kelleesetgo
Kellee Edwards - 9/17
- 10/17
Ciara Johnson, travel writer
"My favorite carry-on at the moment is The Bigger Carry-On with Pocket. It's slightly bigger than your average carry-on, while still being in compliance with carry-on baggage limits. I own the black, so it's extremely simple yet sleek. It comes with a portable charger and I also love the fact that it has an easily accessible front pocket for my laptop, travel documentation, etc." —@hey_ciara
@hey_ciara - 11/17
- 12/17
Preethi Chandrasekhar, travel writer and photographer
"As a freelance travel writer and photographer, my job takes me to cabins, Airbnbs, glamping tents, hotels, you name it. I also often have assignments with tight deadlines so I can't afford the luxury of a lost bag. Hence, carry-on is critical for me. The Lojel Cubo in size small is perfect for keeping with me on a flight or on road trips because it is super compact. It also has a clever front compartment designed for easy access in small spaces. And it's expandable. I can fit my laptops in the front compartment and all my clothes in the main compartment, so technically I don't even need to carry a separate bag or backpack.
I became familiar with the Lojel brand when I was browsing Instagram and then I did some research and decided to try this out. I chose the bright mustard color because it makes me happy whenever I look at it. Who says luggage has to be boring?" — @eagertravele
@eagertravele - 13/17
- 14/17
Nneya Richards, travel writer and stylist
"After three decades of traveling (yes I'm counting when I was a toddler and carried Barbie roll-ons), I've finally found my perfect one-two travel combo in my Away luggage classic carry-on and my Salvatore Ferragamo Large Batik vintage carry-on tote. I bought it from the brand many years ago and several friends have since tried to snag it or buy it from me.
Traveling both for work and pleasure, I've struggled to find a sleek, timeless bag that was the right fit. I've tried similar style carry-ons since purchasing [Away's], but the size of both the clothing side and the shoes and accessories [side] makes it the perfect bag for everything from a weekend trip to a week long. My Ferragamo tote is the Pippen to my Away Jordan. It is the perfect size for both my laptop and camera as well as flight essentials like a Scaglione coverall knit and cashmere socks. But, despite being a Mary Poppins-style carry-all, the size is still comfortable enough to fit under the seat in front of you, into an overhead bin, and on top of your rolling suitcase. I've flown private to EasyJet and five continents with these two pieces and couldn't recommend them more." — @nneya
@nneya - 15/17
- 16/17
Georgia Hopkins, founder of It's Beautiful Here
"My favorite carry-on bag for travel is the Large Metro Tote Deluxe by MZ Wallace in New York. I found this bag via Garance Dore at a retreat we went to in Marrakech back in 2017. I love these bags so much because they are so soft and light, they don't weigh you down while traveling, and they hold so much. I pop my laptop in there, my chargers, some books, magazines, passport etc. It's totally foldable and packable and never loses its shape." — @_itsbeautifulhere
Elise Hassey - 17/17
![<p>"After three decades of <a href="https://naperfectworld.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:traveling;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">traveling</a> (yes I'm counting when I was a toddler and carried Barbie roll-ons), I've finally found my perfect one-two travel combo in my Away luggage classic carry-on and my Salvatore Ferragamo Large Batik vintage carry-on tote. I bought it from the brand many years ago and several friends have since tried to snag it or buy it from me. </p><p> Traveling both for work and pleasure, I've struggled to find a sleek, timeless bag that was the right fit. I've tried similar style carry-ons since purchasing [Away's], but the size of both the clothing side and the shoes and accessories [side] makes it the perfect bag for everything from a weekend trip to a week long. My Ferragamo tote is the Pippen to my Away Jordan. It is the perfect size for both my laptop and camera as well as flight essentials like a Scaglione coverall knit and cashmere socks. But, despite being a Mary Poppins-style carry-all, the size is still comfortable enough to fit under the seat in front of you, into an overhead bin, and on top of your rolling suitcase. I've flown private to EasyJet and five continents with these two pieces and couldn't recommend them more." — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nneya/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:@nneya;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">@nneya</a></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NW4HpgdCy5ohYMvgPOvmng--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/harper_s_bazaar_391/513b5b30e1d9c63ae2017bd946c442bc)
![<p>"After three decades of <a href="https://naperfectworld.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:traveling;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">traveling</a> (yes I'm counting when I was a toddler and carried Barbie roll-ons), I've finally found my perfect one-two travel combo in my Away luggage classic carry-on and my Salvatore Ferragamo Large Batik vintage carry-on tote. I bought it from the brand many years ago and several friends have since tried to snag it or buy it from me. </p><p> Traveling both for work and pleasure, I've struggled to find a sleek, timeless bag that was the right fit. I've tried similar style carry-ons since purchasing [Away's], but the size of both the clothing side and the shoes and accessories [side] makes it the perfect bag for everything from a weekend trip to a week long. My Ferragamo tote is the Pippen to my Away Jordan. It is the perfect size for both my laptop and camera as well as flight essentials like a Scaglione coverall knit and cashmere socks. But, despite being a Mary Poppins-style carry-all, the size is still comfortable enough to fit under the seat in front of you, into an overhead bin, and on top of your rolling suitcase. I've flown private to EasyJet and five continents with these two pieces and couldn't recommend them more." — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nneya/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:@nneya;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">@nneya</a></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WY7NF6Y1idF5LIb6rAZnAw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/harper_s_bazaar_391/513b5b30e1d9c63ae2017bd946c442bc)
