Leah Kwon

Associate Editor · The Travel Gear Guide

What Leah covers

Quietest Luggage Wheels Without Overpaying 2026-07-13
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 22x14x9 size threshold once wheels and handles are measured, so check dimensions before a tight connection. Budget shoppers should look at the Level8 Carry On instead, the quietest bag we tested under $200, though its zipper hardware draws more owner complaints than its wheels do.
Best Luggage With Laptop Pocket for People Who Fly Every Week 2026-06-29
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 around $330, a tier the article calls what a working flight crew would actually carry. The Level8 Carry On is cheaper at ~$140 with padded laptop storage, but its dimensions run oversized for major US carriers' 22x14x9 limit, risking gate-check fees.
Samsonite Omni PC 24 Review 2026-05-12
The Samsonite Omni PC 24 wins for checked-bag travelers, rolling smoothly on tile and rough sidewalk alike thanks to its polycarbonate shell and 4-wheel spinner design. Its telescoping handle developed a slight wobble after about eight uses, though it kept working fine. Buy the 20-inch version instead if you need a true carry-on that fits major airlines' overhead bins.

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