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With spring and summer travel on the horizon, packing is suddenly on everyone’s mind. We’ve published tons of extensive buying guides packed with suggestions on duffles, hard-sided suitcases, cross-body bags, aluminum luggage, travel backpacks and more.
Still, there are always a few particular bags our editors recommend more consistently than others. To make things easier for you — and admittedly us — we’ve collected our most popular bag recommendations in one place.
Best Carry-On Suitcase
Away
Best Overall Carry-On
Away Carry-On
Pros
Lightweight polycarbonate design is still durabl
Super spacious and easy to pack
The optional battery pack keeps you charged on the go
Cons
The handle feels flimsy compared to the rest of the hardy suitcase
Battery must come out to be checked-in
Best Carry-On Backpack
Peak Design
Best Overall Duffle Bag
Peak Design Travel Duffle
This bag features magnetic snap handles, elegant design and interior pockets that offer lots of opportunity for organization. It’s also 100 percent waterproof and is made with a tough-as-nails 600D nylon canvas external shell.
Pros
Elegant, stylish design
Interior expands as needed when overpacked
Weatherproof thanks to durable 600D nylon external shell
Lots of interior pockets for storage, plus magnetic handles for secure grip
Cons
A few users say their magnetic handles were weak
The shoulder strap is weak, according to one user
Best Duffle Bag
Peak Design
Best Overall Carry-On Backpack
Peak Design 45 L Travel Backpack
Pros
Can expand from a 35L day bag into 45L multi-day gear hauler
Offers many ways to load & access contents
Backpack straps can hide conveniently out of site via magnets
Weather proof shell
Cons
Main pouch less accessible than some other bags on the list
Cinch straps only work okay
Best Crossbody Bag
Credit: Moment
Best Overall Crossbody Bag
Moment MTW Fanny Sling 2L
This is our pick for the best crossbody (or sling) bag you can buy. It’s expandable, versatile, secure, durable, stylish and just about everything else you could want in a crossbody bag. It even comes in five handsome colorways.
Pros
Compartmentalized pockets
Contoured shape for comfort
Water-sealed zippers
Waterproof
Cons
No strap for carrying when you take it off
Some users say the straps are too short
$69.99
(14% off)
$69.99
(14% off)