Collection
Carry-On Luggage and Travel Backpacks
The standard US carry-on limit is 22 × 14 × 9 inches including wheels and handles. Some bags below fit it exactly; a few run slightly over and say so. Check your airline before a budget flight, which often allows less.
- Brands
- Travelpro, Monos, Calpak, Eagle Creek, Osprey, Peak Design, Cotopaxi, Nomatic
- Good for
- First Trip Abroad, Carry-On Only, City Break, Business Trip
Why these made the cut
- Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Spinner
The lightest spinner here at 5.4 lb, for $160.
- Monos Carry-On
22 × 14 × 9 in. exactly, in a hard shell that holds up.
- Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage
Fits the US limit, in colors you spot on the belt.
- Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage
Softside, fits the limit, expands for the trip home.
- Carry-On Backpack (40L)
A backpack that opens like a suitcase. 40 liters.
- Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Pack
The same 40-liter pack, cut for a shorter torso.
- Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
Zips down to 35 liters for the cabin, up to 45 for a checked trip.
- Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
Suitcase-style zip, 35 liters, and a 15-inch laptop sleeve.
- Nomatic Method Luggage Carry-On
Hard shell with a compression system built in.
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