8 Best Carry-On Suitcases For 2025

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Whether you prefer hard- or soft-sided luggage, want something with exterior pockets to hold a laptop or compression straps to fit into tighter spaces, we have the best rolling luggage for you. Choose from a bag that packs like a backpack or one with locking wheels, but whichever you bring, we think you’ll be happy to pack for your next trip.

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[PackHacker]

Do you prefer travel backpacks or rolling luggage? 🧳🎒

[k_c_chen]

Osprey makes some great roll aboard bags that have backpack straps which are convenient for stairs, rough paths… or just moving faster through the airport. To boot they have a great lifetime guarantee to replace or fix their bags.

[diegogms]

What about options with removable wheels? Its such a simple solution to prevent them from getting obliterated in airports.

[notactuallymyrealname]

I picked up the Maxlite Air Compact Carry-On Hardside Spinner from Travelpro around a year ago and I'm really surprised I'm not seeing more reviewers talking about it. It has the two things I want most out of a suitcase: excellent wheels (way better than the Monos I also tried), and it's very lightweight (6.1lb/2.7kg). It also meets the size requirements of most major airlines, which is not something I'm interested in trying to squeak by on -- travel is stressful enough without having to worry about whether or not someone will catch you for breaking their very clear rules.

[Cdnl]

I'm keeping the one and only rolling suitcase - a simple Swissgear one I've had for years. It's small enough to usually fit in the overhead bin, but it's just my if I really need it bag. I normally just do backpack and sling! Hate having to wait to get at my bags up there, vs just walking out with a little backpack.

[popcorn]

Thank you. I didn’t know about the Thule so I’m happy to have discovered it.

[MrsCourt]

I cannot believe Travel pro didn’t make the list!!!

[kevinleong]

Which one of these bags is best for universal carry on sizes? I don't really want to buy more than suitcase

[Dr.ZoidbergPhD]

What do yall do with all this gear once youre done reviewing it?

[Kuanyin]

5:42 how do you charge the battery pack once it has drained

[brixalpha]

I have been traveling with a Samsonite Elevation Plus Spinner domestically at least once a month this past year and it's been great. Like the hardside compartment for my laptop and ability to expand it needed, but I usually do not need it. I can fit my 15 laptop no problem with room for a tablet.

[TheJmoneyp]

These were all cool and unique!!! Cool choice

[roxyragamuffin]

Great review. I do think Paravel smokes a lot of these. As someone who prefers rolling luggage to a backpack, I've been traveling with their lightweight, durable bags for years. They have a Carry-On and a Carry-On Plus (my fave) and their checked luggage comes in a large size and now they even have a trunk that you can get a packing cube system for (if you're a travel maximalist and into that). I have found that the Paravel Carry-On Plus is super light, durable, and they use recycled/upcycled materials and are more sustainable. I have traveled all over the world with their bags. (Recently, I splurged on a fancy Db Ramverk Pro rolling suitcase and have taken it on three trips and it's completely thrashed and I was nothing but disappointed. Paravel all the way for me!)

[sarahxsneaks]

Love your content! 🙏🏻Diaper backpack reviews, please!

[lhmcd]

Flying out of Australia when there s a 7kg limit with most airlines none of these bags work for me. 🤷‍♀️

[GTAYLOR]

I have a Victorinox carry on that finally broke after 20 years of routine travel (4 to 8 trips a year). Victorinox, Briggs and Riley, Travel Pro, Tumi, Rimowa are all high quality durable goats of the travel industry. I can guarantee that all the bags mentioned here will not make 3 years without needing to be replaced.

[adammutolo]

Carry on but all they all exceed dimensions? Rename the video!

[GSB-ps]

No Monos?? Interesting I see it everywhere as one of the best, I’m a backpack person, but still odd no mention to Monos

[dragonflame]

Some of these bags are so expensive! me personally I'm not paying more then $100-$150 for a carry on size bag that's going to get used maybe twice a year. ill go with some off brand that does the same job for a fraction of the price

[Dracomies]

The best carry-on suitcase is none. jkjkkjk.