If you’ve been traveling a lot, you know how important it is to have a carry-on that can serve your immediate needs at the airport. Of course, they should be able to fit in the overhead compartment. But you can have the bells and whistles, this can make traveling easier for a frequent flyer like you.
If you have been traveling incessantly, it is paramount to get the most convenient carry-on luggage that can serve your needs. You must be a busy bee and you might have above-average needs for a luggage carry-on.
And we have gathered the best based on these notes
Extra compartments and pockets everywhere
This makes organizing easier. You don’t need to stack all your clothes, chargers, and smaller necessities all in one pile. Pockets and additional storage compartments can make not just packing easier, it also makes unpacking less of a hassle. And in case you need to access something from your carry-on at the airport, you don’t need to panic. You know exactly where to get it.
We have a mix of carry-ons that have pockets and compartments, both on the inside and outside of the shell.
Smart features
One of the things busy bees wished for eons ago is for luggage to have an easy-to-access USB charger. This can keep your phones and laptops fully loaded for that emergency call.
You can conveniently plug in your laptop or phone while you wait for boarding and work easily without having to worry about your battery draining.
Durable and functional yet stylish at the same time
Our list has a nice blend of durable and stylish carry-on. These can either be made from hard shell casing or soft sides. You can choose what material fits your needs most and don’t have to worry if it crashes or tears apart.
Our Favorite Carry On Luggage, They Can be Yours Too
We’ve picked the best form of the pack. This carry-on luggage can make your travels lighter, more convenient, and more stylish.
Rimowa Essential
Size: 21.7” x 15.8” x 9.1”
Capacity: 37 L
This is a posh yet minimalist luxury. What else to expect from a sophisticated brand like Rimowa? This particular luggage gets rid of the nuisances you encounter when trying to fit a carry-on in the overhead luggage bin. It is very sleek and streamlined, making it very easy to stack in the overhead compartment even by yourself.
It is made of a hard shell casing, also durable but lighter than the classic luggage of the brand. And oh, if maneuverability is the name of the game, this is perhaps king out of most Rimowa luggage. It has one of the smoothest wheels that we have, rolls quite creamy and dreams. It will glide on any surface like melted butter on hot toast.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Spinner
Size: 21” x 14” x 9”
Capacity: 46 L
Those who mind carrying extra weight have the most need for this durable yet affordable carry-on. It is made of a water-resistant fabric that you will not mind rolling under the rain. This is a lightweight version and is best for those who do not want to hold onto a lot.
We love the tapered design that makes this luggage almost resistant to tipping off. Should you need extra storage for all the things you bought in the airport, it can be expanded up to 2 inches,
You can also lock the handle in two positions, 38” and 42.5”, making it suitable for a lot of people regardless of height.
Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Spinner
This is vintage-looking luggage that is highly functional. You can find it easy to pack and organize your clothes, essentials, and knick-knacks with the fully zippered compartments and pockets that you can find throughout the luggage. It even has a handy USB port for charging your devices.
The outer surface is made of polycarbonate, so it is quite durable and can undergo wear and tear, all the tossing and turning of luggage at the airport. The surface is also anti-scratch, so it can maintain its good looks for a long time.
But you do have to consider that this is not an expandable design, so you have to be sure not to pack extras.
Travelpro Expandable Carry on Luggage
It allows for a 2-inch expander. But do keep in mind that if you use that, you might find it quite challenging to push in the overhead compartments. That’s one thing to consider. But the space inside is very roomy and wide, it may even suffice as main luggage.
It is a hardshell case, yes. But compared to other luggages of the same material, you can notice that it does have a slight give to it. Thus, making it a bit more flexible. Also, it has more compartments for organizing things inside.
Victorinox Crosslight Softside Case medium
Size: 11.8” x 1.6” x 26.7”
Capacity: 74 L
This is a soft side luggage that is made of polyester. This is also a greener option since it is made of recycled bottles. So if you’re looking to lower your carbon footprint and looking for soft side luggage at the same time, here it is.
It is also light and the wheels roll effortlessly. Though not as dreamy as a Rimowa, but still effortless.
It is highly functional and has a decent number of pockets and compartments.
TUMI – 19 Degree International Expandable 4-Wheel Carry-On
Size: 21.8" x 14.0" x 9.0"
Capacity: 38:
This baby comes in perky cool colors that can make your travels more light and carefree. It is actually lighter but you can pack a lot of the things you need to bring with you. It has pretty spacious storage and is also expandable by 11 inches.
The outside shell is made of polycarbonate, extremely durable. It is almost similar to how a Rimowa looks and feels, the wheels also roll along very smoothly on all types of floor.
One thing we just want to change one thing, the interior straps are a bit too short, but it would be more functional should it have longer straps.
The Luggage we also tested
(They are outdated or unavailable at the moment)
Solgaard Carry-On Closet original medium
Size: 20.8” x 13.4” x 9”
Capacity: 46 L
This is hard-shell luggage that has a very nice surprise inside. You might find only a few pieces that offer this kind of convenience. Inside the luggage, you’d find encasement of cases, referred to as compression compartments. You can use this as a closet. It’s very convenient and you don’t have to pretty much“unpack”. You just pull the shelf out of the luggage and use it as storage instead. It all works kind of like a vacuum seal. So you get to bring more clothes than the average luggage of its size.
L.L.Bean Medium Carryall Pullman
Size: 22″ x 14″ x 9″
Capacity: 33 L
This is one of ‘em soft side luggage that has very smooth rolling wheels.
And If it’s pockets that you’re looking for, you will not find this lacking. This has tons of compartments and pockets where you can organize all the smaller necessities. It even has a dedicated space for your shoes. It has lots of outer pockets that you will find very convenient for your travels.
The cons are in the wheels. They did not glide as smoothly as the other luggage we have here. Though it doesn’t get caught in carpets it just needs a bit more push to roll along the carpets.
Away The Carry-on
Size: 21.7″ x 14.4″ x 9″
Capacity: 39.8 L
This is a perky hardshell carry-on that will make you look very dapper. It’s posh and minimalist at the same time.
Moreover, it’s not just about the looks, this is a highly functional luggage. It has built-in compartments that can make organizing your necessities very easy.
The 360-degree wheels are also very easy to maneuver. It can roll smoothly on almost any kind of surface. And on flat surfaces, it rolls and glides quite instantly, you will need to just flick it with your fingertips.
It looks smaller and is lightweight at the same time, but it is quite spacious inside.
July Carry on Original
Size: 20″ x 14.5″ x 8.5″
Capacity: 42 L
This has to be one of the smartest and most advanced carry-on you can find in the market. Should your phone battery die, you don’t need to scour the airport to find a place where you can charge it. This very luggage is equipped with standard USB and USB-C docks where you can charge your phone or laptop. If this is not convenient, we don’t know what else is!
Another bonus is that it is equipped with a smell-proof laundry bag. So keeping your dirty linens in check will be quite easy.
Aesthetic-wise, one look at it and you can tell that it is a premium brand. The surface is quite glossy but it is a scratched roof.
The cons is that the trunk is not expandable. So you have to be certain of the things that you have to carry, no extras allowed.
Travel with Ease and Flair
If you can make traveling more convenient yet stylish at the same time why not? One of the things that can make it more convenient is to get a carry-on that works for you. And being a frequent flyer means you need to have ready access to several things on your carry-on. You might also have more zoning needs, thus a healthy amount of pockets will work for you.
And we’ve just the posh list above for your needs.