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The Best Carry-Ons For Every Travel Budget

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Planning a getaway somewhere fun this summer? Good for you! While packing isn't always to most fun part of travel, modern carry-on luggage can make the process a lot easier. You'll find built-in chargers and sleeves for your laptop and all the nooks and crannies for all your travel essentials. Prefer to travel light on the plane? We threw in a few fanny packs that fit more than just your phone. Here are the best carry-ons for 2024 travel, from TSA-friendly rollers to travel-designed duffels and weekend totes too. Pack everything you need to and from your destination, whether in flight or on the road. Bon voyage!


Carry On Rollers

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Quince Check-In Hard Shell Suitcase

This ultra-light check-in roller features a compression panel to help you pack more, plus a removable laundry bag for your dirty clothes. Genuis!

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July Carry On Pro

This gorgeous roller comes with a detachable sleeve for your laptop and a power bank to charge it so you can log on wherever, whenever.

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SWISSGEAR Ridge Hardside Carry On Suitcase

Top and side handles, swivel wheels and expandable sides make this affordable option a great travel pick!

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The Carry On by Roam

This beautifully designed carry-on is completely customizable, from zipper to wheels (including monograms), making it easy to spot at baggage claim if you do decide to check it.

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Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable Carry-On

With double spinner wheels, TSA combination lock and a slew of colors, this pick is a practical yet stylish option at an affordable price.

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West Elm Rolling Luggage

The 360-degree spinner wheels make traveling just through the airport way smoother (esp. if you're running late!), plus the watercolor is a bit dreamy.

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Beis The Carry-On Roller

Smooth-rolling wheels and a cushioned handle makes rushing through security a little easier with this chic roller.

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Monos Carry-On

It's all in the details with this stunning carry-on with an anti-microbial laundry bag, two shoe bags and a vegan leather luggage tag.

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Wrangler Smart Spinner Carry-On

This budget buy has a 3-in-1 cup holder, USB port, and phone holder in the back. Convenient and affordable!
Away Aluminum Bigger Carry-On

Away Aluminum Bigger Carry-On

Sized to fit in most overhead bins, this aluminum carry-on comes with a removable battery that can charge your phone while you wait to board and is TSA-approved.

topo bag

Topo GLOBAL TRAVEL BAG ROLLER

This award-winning bag is made with recycled materials and can be carried three different ways. There's plenty of room to pack for a week-long vacay so you can skip baggage claim and be on your way.

Carry On Luggage

mixi Carry On Luggage

How cute is this yellow number? It's practical too. Quickly access your laptop, tablet, and books from the convenient front open pocket with shockproof pad.

Weekend Bags

Everlane ReNew Transit Backpack

This chic backpack features an exterior laptop pocket, zip pockets for passports and smaller accessories, slip pockets inside for magazines and notebooks, two water bottle holders, a handy magnetic closure, and a pass-through strap that attaches to rolling luggage, *and* it’s made from 100% recycled polyester.

weekend duffel

Triangle Weekender Duffel Bag

Made with organic cotton, this travel bag is roomy enough for all of your clothes and travel essentials for a weekend getaway. Plus, it features two side slip pockets for things like your phone and wallet.

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Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe

This eco-friendly bag features a removable padded insert to separate shoes, toiletries, and dirty clothes, plus a pass-through sleeve for a suitcase attachment, a messenger strap to wear multiple ways, and unlock hard-shell rollers can be easily packed away itself. Would make a great souvenir bag for the ride home!

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Business & Pleasure Beach Bag

If you prefer to travel light on the plane, this 15.5” L x 21” H W bag makes a perfect getaway tote for a book, snack, headphones and whatever else you might need on the plane.

duffel bag

Yeti Crossroads 40L Duffel

Great for road trips too, this duffel is not your everyday duffel. Think foam walls and a more structured build to make packing and unpacking a breeze.

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Baboon To The Moon Go-Bag

Available in three sizes depending on how many days you're traveling, this luxe backpack is perfect for road trips, weekend getaways and it's TSA approved for carry-on travel.

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Hershel Supply Co Tech Novel Bag

Store an extra pair of shoes on the side of this compact duffel and use the optional shoulder strap for easy ways to carry on.

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Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Del Dia Travel Pack

This carry-on compatible backpack is the adventure traveler's go-to made with various sizes of zippered mesh pockets, a padded sleeve for your laptop or tablet, a top zip pocket for quick-grab items, and an exterior shortcut pocket for keys and things. It's rain-proof, made with repurposed fabric, and comes in seemingly endless and bold color combos.

weekend bag

Paravel Weekender

Sustainably made and chic, this tote is spacious enough for weekend getaway essentials and made from upcycled plastic water bottles. Score carbon-neutral shipping to boot!

Taygeer Travel Backpack

This backpack is made for travelers with a convenient USB port, and holds a 17-inch laptop. Plus, find a dedicated space for your notebook, wallet, clothes, shoes, and water bottle!

Fanny Packs

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Clare V. Grande Fanny

Checking a bag? Travel light on the plane with this chic, hands-free staple for your phone, keys, wallet, passport, mask and more.

vegan fanny pack

Kibou Vegan Leather Fanny Pack

Perfect for parents, this minimal bag has a built-in waterproof pocket that holds 20+ wipes wet for up to two weeks; a detachable changing pad unfolds from the back flap; plus it has wallet-like slots for credit cards and cash in front.

cross body bag

Canvelle Cross Body Fanny Pack

This luxe belt bag features a key clip, waterproof phone pocket, and a comfy crossbody strap so you can be on the go wherever your destination!

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