The best carry-on bags you can buy

• Sometimes you just don't want to check your luggage, so you need a reliable carry-on bag that you can bring onboard the plane.
• Of all the carry-on bags we've researched and tested, the Briggs & Riley Baseline Commuter Expandable Upright is the best with its sturdy wheels, smart compression technology, and lifetime warranty.

As the popularity of air travel has increased, the associated sense of luxury and ease has decreased. Even though overhead bins are shrinking and regulations are tightening, travelers still want to be able to love their gear. You need to be able to rely on your luggage no matter where your travels take you and feel secure that your carry-on is going to fit in the compartment without starting an international incident or a viral video scandal.

Many airlines these days have their own unique regulations for carry-on luggage size, but we searched the web for the best options that should get you where you're going without a headache. In addition to size, we also took into consideration, weight, mobility, internal and external packing features, price, and more to come up with a list of the best carry-on luggage options available.

There are lots of different reasons people fly these days, and as many ways to approach perfect packing as there ways to approach travel more generally. If you're a business traveler with a laptop and other tech devices in your carry-on, you may be looking for features that make passing security checkpoints a little smoother. If you're tired of your suitcase's wheels spinning the wrong way or tripping up en route, it's time to upgrade with some eight-wheeled magnetic technology. Or if you're looking to skip the wheels completely, we've got an elegant option for the backpacker in you. No matter your needs, we've got the carry-on luggage for you in our guide.

Here are our top picks for the best carry-on bags:

• Best overall: Briggs & Riley Baseline Commuter Expandable Upright
• Best for those in a rush: Travelpro Platinum Magna Express Spinner Suiter
• Best for versatility: Timbuk2 Quest Rolling Duffel
• Best for traveling with a laptop: Incase EO Travel Hardshell Roller
• Best for charging your phone: Away Carry-On
• Best for organizer packers: Timbuk2 Co-Pilot Luggage Roller
• Best affordable bag: American Tourister IIite Max Softside Spinner 21
• Best stylish bag: Delsey Chalet Wheel Spinner Carry On

Updated on 10/21/19 by Connie Chen: Updated links and prices.

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