The Travel Gear Guide is four people who fly more than they'd like to and kept buying the wrong suitcase.
The Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On 21" is the best pick for tall travelers, since its telescoping handle extends noticeably farther than most 21-inch carry-ons, sparing anyone over 6'2" from hunching through the terminal.
By Marcus Lin ·
The Level8 Checked Trunk 28" is the better pick for families who fly a couple of times a year, costing around $230 versus the Rimowa Essential…
· 6 min read
The Monos Carry-On Pro rolled quietest overall in our testing, barely audible down a hotel hallway at midnight, though some units run close to the…
· 7 min read
Level8 wins for most families, thanks to its front-opening pocket, compression straps, and wide-grip handle that make packing kids' clothes far easier…
· 7 min read
For connections under 40 minutes, a backpack beats any wheeled carry-on because there's no bin lift and no steering through crowds, so you can run in…
· 6 min read
For weekly flyers, the Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On 21" is the pick, since its shell and quiet-rolling wheels hold up across repeated trips at…
· 7 min read
The Briggs & Riley Baseline is the best luggage gift for someone who flies every week, thanks to its repair-for-life warranty and hardware built to…
· 8 min read
