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Maya Sterling.

Ex-Conde Nast Traveler senior editor (2018-2024) - 50+ countries, 200+ flights logged

I started The Carry-On Edit after seven years inside Conde Nast Traveler, where every press trip ended with a polished review that nobody trusted - not even me. I have lost two bags forever, broken three sets of wheels, and finally figured out what matters when you actually live out of a carry-on. Every product here gets 90 days minimum on the road before it earns a verdict. Wear-test photos at 3, 6 and 12 months. Affiliate links disclosed. No sponsored content. Ever.

Subject areas

  • Premium travel gear
  • Carry-on luggage
  • TSA compliance
  • Packing strategy
  • Premium suitcase materials
  • Airline regulation
  • Frequent flyer optimization
  • Minimalist travel
52 Countries
213 Flights logged
87 Wear tests
4,218 Subscribers

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After 47 carry-ons tested, only six survived twelve months on the road. The other forty-one are in a Brooklyn storage unit, waiting for a charity drive.

Maya Sterling - The Carry-On Edit

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