By Red Dimaandal-Escamillas
When planning your next vacation, it is important not to overlook one of the most important aspects of the trip: your luggage. It’s essential to find a suitcase that’s easy to maneuver, spacious for packing, compact and lightweight enough to carry and durable to hold up to wear and tear.
That said, finding the perfect piece of luggage can be a tall order. Not only are there plenty of established luggage brands to choose from, direct-to-consumer brands and online retailers have entered–and frankly, started dominating–the chat. Sure, they’ve diversified the market, but they’ve also made it a lot more difficult for those of us that just want a workhorse of a bag that’s as durable as it is versatile.
Heading to the airport ASAP? Our top picks of the best luggage are here.
Samsonite
Samsonite earns a spot on our list because it has a wide assortment for every preference–from business travelers to vacationers–plus both its hard and softside suitcases have continuously proven to be high-quality. Reviews say that they appreciate Samsonite because it is sturdy and functional, highlighting the easy-to-use zippers, spacious interiors and smooth wheels.
Legend Walker
Founded in Saitama, Japan in 2022, Legend Walker luggage is both well-made and uniquely designed. They have a wide range of materials to choose from, including aluminum alloy and polycarbonate. Plus, they come in popular colors like metallic silver and champagne bronze.
TUMI
Rolling a TUMI luggage in the airport is like a status symbol, the brand is highly-recognized for its upscale products for both business and leisure travelers. In addition to its suitcases, the company makes accessories like briefcases and backpacks designed with components that make traveling easier, like an anti-slip strap and an extra hook on rolling bags.
Bash Manila
Style is certainly important when it comes to luggage–it’s an accessory, after all–but you don’t want to sacrifice quality and functionality. Bash Manila proves that they can do both by incorporating both stunning aesthetic and amazing features. There’s excellent attention to details in their pieces of luggage too that makes flying easier with its laptop compartment, cup and bag holder, and more.
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