Top Travel Bags Suitable for Any Packing Style, Any Vacation
The warmer seasons are upon us.
It’s almost time to swap our espresso martinis for fruity margs, our cozy teddy bear coats for skimpy bikinis, our neutrals for bold, bright colors and, most importantly, our PTO time for a well-deserved vacay.
But before you go plan the next girls’ trip, book that romantic getaway with your bae, or even embark on a solo adventure, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need, including the perfect travel bag that’ll make packing easier and traveling more comfortable.
The luggage you choose can either make or break your travel experience, so it’s important to choose one based on your personal preferences and travel needs.
Struggling to find your ideal luggage? No worries — we have a few options for you to choose from.
Here’s our top travel bags suitable for any packing style and any vacation.
BEST FOR: QUICK DAY TRIPS
“The perfect multi-purpose companion for everyday travel –from daily commutes to weekend trips”
Key Features:
The nylon finish is made with premium nylon twill and features ultra-microfibre vegan leather accents
The vegan leather finish is made with ultra-microfibre vegan leather
Both the nylon and vegan leather finishes are water and scratch-resistant
15" laptop compartment
Small, hidden back pocket with magnetic snap closure for your phone, passport, wallet or small valuables
Privacy compartment made with waterproof fabric for gym clothes or a wet rain jacket
Includes a zippered pouch, two interior pockets, and large sleeve lined with soft PET felt for extra organization
Equipped with a top carry handle, adjustable shoulder straps, and a trolley sleeve to secure your backpack to a suitcase handle while traveling.
Price: $200
Pros: incredibly functional; plenty of compartments; spacious; makes it easier to stay organized
Cons: expensive; no external pocket for water bottles
“A rugged, expandable, and brilliantly accessible carry-on travel backpack driven by the simple truth: no two trips are the same.”
Key Features:
Hugely expandable side pockets for water bottles, tripods, more
Soft-lined top pocket for keys, glasses, passport, etc.
Internal zippered mesh pockets
Padded, dedicated laptop and tablet sleeves
International carry-on approved
Protected luggage tag holder
Luggage pass-through for roller bag carry
Padded shoulder & waist strips stow under magnetic flaps for worry-free bag checking
Price: $299
Pros: multi-purposed, has anti-pickpocketing details; spacious, able to fit a week’s worth of clothes for vacay
Cons: expensive; can be bulky
“The Ultimate Money-Saving Solution for Your Flights”
Key Features:
A neck pillow that opens up for extra storage
Price: $49.95
Pros: Easy to carry, Helps save money (don’t have to worry about paying baggage fees), allows you to fit 3 days of travel essentials, multi-faceted (can also use as a neck pillow)
Cons: Can only fit light clothing (i.e. T-shirts, leggings, etc.).
BEST FOR: WEEKEND GETAWAYS
“A large capacity gym bag with separate shoe compartment for travel, gym, yoga and school.”
Key Features:
Separate shoe compartment
Convenient side pockets
USB charging port
Detachable shoulder strap
Water-proof Nylon Fabric
Smooth dual zippers
Reinforced handles
Premium metal buckles
Price: $31.99
Pros: Ability to charge your phone, inexpensive, multipurpose, fast shipping (Amazon Prime)
Cons: Not as durable as other brands
“A travel bag designed to take the hassle out of packing for the weekend or whichever days you’re away.”
Key Features:
Laptop friendly
Key fob
Multi-wear
Organizational pockets
Trolley passthrough
Price: $98
Pros: Spacious, stylish, functional and versatile for everyday use or travel, has several compartments,
Cons: can be heavy and bulky, durability concerns
“The must-have duffel bag that’s designed for everyday wear as a weekender, gym bag or carry on.”
Key Features:
Luggage Trolley Sleeve
Durable Nylon Straps
Removable Shoulder Strap
Mini Compartment with Interior Pockets
Separate Bottom Compartment
Price: $98
Pros: Stylish, interior organization, spacious,
Cons: Bulky, price
BEST FOR: FULL-BLOWN VACAYS
“The biggest in our range and perfect for long trips or large families.”
Key Features:
Crush-proof German shell in our unique eggshell-design to protect your goods.
Custom anodised aluminum corner bumpers to protect from hard drops.
Multi-stop telescopic handle with over 20 heights for specific height preference.
Integrated TSA lock so your contents are always secure.
Included hidden laundry bag that is smell and stain resistant.
Interior July Y-Strap compression system to pack more into your case.
Our proprietary SilentMoveTM wheels that glide across any surface and don’t make a sound.
Price: $345
Pros: Spacious, stylish, includes a laundry bag, interior organization, scratch resistant
Cons: Price
American Tourister Stratum XLT Luggage
“Luggage that allows you to travel in style, without compromising on product quality or convenient features.”
Key Features:
RUGGED AND DURABLE ABS Shell
MULTI STAGE ergonomic trolley handle
BOOK OPENING CASE with mesh divider and cross straps in main compartment with a zipped modesty pocket
SINGLE SPINNER WHEELS for a smooth ride and straight roll every time
EXPANSION for additional packing capacity
Price: $89.94
Pros: Lightweight, sturdy, stylish, price, fast shipping (Amazon Prime)
Cons: Durability concerns
“A carry-on that’ll guide through the airports, streets and hallways so effortlessly that you may forget it’s there.”
Key Features:
Butterfly opening (for easy packing/unpacking)
Lined with durable, easy to spot clean, 75D (polyester) with soft brushed hand feel
U-zip flap, with contrast vegan leather trim, includes one zip pocket & one frosted PVC zip pocket
Detachable, compression flap with U-zip pocket and mesh pocket
Four point compression straps
Zip pouch for keeping small valuables
Separate pouch set for dirty clothes, shoes, undergarments, damp clothing
Price: $198
Pros: Durability, Handle Padded for Comfort, Design, Interior Organization
Cons: Price