The 12 Best Luggage Options To Shop Before Your Next Trip

No matter what you're looking for, this brand has it all: With hard or softside options available, plus garment bags, underseat luggage, and more. It even has a smart suitcase called Pluggage that runs on AAA batteries (no need to remove them like lithium ion ones!) and connects to your phone so you can weigh your load, unlock it with your fingerprint, and track its location. We’ve tested this style and several others over the years, and we’ve always been impressed by Delsey’s performance and durability.

All the must-haves are here: Multiple sizes, spinner wheels, reinforced corners, durable zippers, side handles, telescoping handles, outside pockets, inner dividers and pockets. Add American Tourister's 10-year warranty, and this affordable set is more than worth the investment.

Samsonite’s another brand that has proven high quality as we’ve tested it over the years, including both hard and soft styles. It has specifically stood out for durability and ease of use: There’s been no struggling to open and close the cases, and packing them has been a breeze thanks to the functional compartments, making them perfect for someone who is constantly on the go. We also love the designs, including the Stryde Glider which turns the luggage on the side so it’s wide (not tall), making it more stable and less likely to tip if you stack another bag on top.

Quick trips call for a bag that's small but mighty. London Fog's Newcastle underseater can not only fit underneath most standard airline seats, but play the part of a rolling tote, case, or suitcase for a weekend vacation.

Most suitcases come with the same features, but Delsey Paris' award-winning brake system is in a league of its own. Push the handy dandy button at the top of the bag, and the two front wheels of the luggage will lock. Easy-peasy.

Meet the luggage that will feel like you're carrying nothing. At under five pounds, putting this bag in the overhead bin will be painless. Be sure to take advantage of the adjustable handle too, which has two locking positions so you can haul it to your needs.

This Travel Select set is cheaper than most others on our list, but it's durable and long-lasting, and the boarding bag is really convenient to keep your passport at arm’s length. Made of polyester, the lightweight full, mid-size and carry-on pieces have reinforced corners to protect from wear and tear, and there’s a lot of space for packing all the essentials for your trip (plus some goodies to bring back)!

Since 2008, Level8 has been creating durable, fashionable pieces of luggage for global travelers. This 24-inch carry-on only weighs 10 pounds, and has enough room inside for a full week of clothes. Made of extremely durable polycarbonate, the Level8 comes in four on-trend pastels.

If you’re willing splurge, Bric’s luggage is both high quality and super chic. The Italian brand is best known for its leather, which it even uses as trim on non-leather cases. The Bellagio spinner was a top performer in a recent luggage test: It was lightweight yet held a lot inside and proved to be durable.

This Rockland Luggage set is small enough for a child to carry around, but boy can it carry a lot! When it comes to kids, you have to make sure everything is indestructible. This carry-on and tote bag set has a super cute owl design that’ll camouflage stains from juices and foods, plus it’s made out of heavy-duty 600 denier fabric. The tote is great for coloring books and snacks, but the actual luggage can hold up to four tops, a jacket, two pants, undies, a pair of shoes, and a toiletry bag. Go ahead and buy this for yourself too!

This four-piece luggage set is perfect for the whole family to take advantage of. Vacation on the horizon? With a sleek style and hard outerwear, the Coolife spinner will hold up, and the convenient varying sizes help so much. It comes with a 28-inch, a 24-inch, and two carry-ons. Whether you’re going away for the weekend or a month, these will become a go-to. One user took these for a spin on an international trip and found that it only had one scuff afterward. One.

For short trips that require packing outfits for every single possible event, you're going to want a sturdy hard shell case that'll provide extensive room on the inside. This lightweight Kenneth Cole set provides ample space with double side packing thanks to its well thought out compartments and interior lining, so you could stuff in just one more pair of shoes. Because your luggage just might get tossed around, this set was made to withstand that with guard reinforcements to take on the impact.