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Every carry-on we tested.

Twelve months on the road. Real wear photos. Verdict tags after 90 days minimum. Affiliate links disclosed.

The Edit - 2026

Twelve carry-ons we tested this year.

Real wear photographed on the road - airport floors, hotel lobbies, train stations. Verdict tags after 90 days minimum.

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Away

Bigger Carry-On

295 USD 40L - 3.4kg

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Monos

Carry-On Pro Plus

320 USD 44L - 3.5kg

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Beis

Weekender Bag

98 USD 30L - 1.6kg

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Calpak

Luka Duffel

148 USD 27L - 1.3kg

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July

Carry On Pro

345 USD 42L - 3.6kg

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Rimowa

Original Cabin

1,400 USD 35L - 4.3kg

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Tumi

Alpha 3 Intl

895 USD 37L - 4.1kg

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Paravel

Aviator Carry-On Plus

345 USD 40L - 3.8kg

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Roam

The Carry-On

525 USD 41L - 3.5kg

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Travelpro

Platinum Elite

285 USD 43L - 4.0kg

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Samsonite

Freeform Spinner

199 USD 39L - 3.0kg

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Delsey

Cruise 3.0

249 USD 44L - 3.7kg

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