Carry On Bags

The perfect travel companion might just be the bag you’re carrying along with you. Whether it’s for a weekend trip or a longer adventure, finding a travel bag that’s easy to tote around is important (and not being forced to check it at the last minute is even more important).  For the best carry on luggage, take a look at our handy shopping guide for totes, rolling bags, duffle bags, and hanging bags that you’ll never want to leave home without.  And just to note – while these bags all make the cut, airlines tend to vary regarding the size of carry on bags they’ll allow, so be sure to contact your airline in advance of a flight.

For more of the best carryall options, check out our guides to really big tote bags, stylish laptop cases, and overnight bags.

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Tote Bags

For a weekend away or a supply bag for the airplane, pick up one of these tote bags to travel with for a couple days, a week, or more.

		Editor’s Pick
Lesportsac Handbag Travel Tote $98 Classic, lightweight, collapsible and available in a billion colors, this might just be the best travel bag ever.	Hayden Harnett Ibiza Convertible Flight Tote $200 This sleek and chic tote expands to make room for everything you start out with, has pockets all over the place, and even has a padded laptop compartment.	Furla Yolande Coffee Croc Embossed Bag $345 Classy croc detailing, an inner zip pocket, and a zipper across the top (so you’ll never lose things when they roll out on an airplane) make this signature Furla bag irresistible.

Rolling Bags

A rolling bag that converts that manages to look like a duffle bag or something else is a perfect item for the airport or for trekking through a multi-city vacation.

Bargain Buy
Diane von Furstenberg Wheeled City Bag $76 This chic, sturdy wheeled bag doubles as a good-looking duffle bag. Of course, we’d expect a jetsetter like Diane von Furstenberg to know exactly what kind of luggage to make.	Samsonite Silhouette 11 Softside Spinner Tote $174 Synonymous with air travel, this Samsonite bag has heavy duty straps and wheels for ease.	Versace Quilted Patent Rolling Bag $1416 It’s an investment piece, but travel in style with Versace’s black quilted patent rolling duffle bag.

Garment Bags

Whether you plan to party upon arrival or are off to a faraway formal event, don’t let the nice clothing you tote get crushed. Most airlines still have closet space on their aircraft, so pack up your wrinkle-prone items in a hanging bag, or tote your dresses with ease in a rolling garment bag.

Olympia Deluxe Black Garment Bag $50 Practical and easy to use for short trips, this basic black garment bag is a must-have for every traveler.	Vera Bradley Hanging Garment Bag $78 Pack with ease with this pretty printed hanging bag, which is also available in a variety of colors.	Rolling Leather Brown Garment Bag $299 Protect your hanging clothes in style and cart them around with ease by employing a rolling garment bag.  The leather means it’s extra-durable, too.