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These brilliant suitcases start at just $99 and hold a weeks worth of clothing.

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My walk-in closet isnt full of clothes.

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Its full of luggage something Ive been collecting since elementary school.

(Im still waiting to hear back from KLM about a bag that went MIA last July.)

Lost luggage aside, Im still a fan of the checked bag.

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It allows me to pack more, and it also means Im not schlepping anything big around on layovers.

Much like there are tons ofgreat carry-on bagsout there, theres also no shortage of quality checked bags.

Obviously, as a luggage connoisseur, I have my favorites.

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When I asked what her favorite check-in bag was, she told me she dares to be different.

He also says it hits the sweet spot on price.

My dad even told me what he loves most about it is the separate compartment for dirty laundry.

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My parents wouldnt buy me the plane ticket to Thailand that I asked for.

Instead, they said theyd buy my bag for the trip.

Granted, it doesnt have wheels (orderthis oneif you need them).

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If you are that shopper, I recommend buying Calpaksbest-selling packing cubesto keep your belongings organized.

She also loves how these bags pack down and are easy to store when not in use.

Since its such a long journey, she also appreciates how the frame is lightweight yet durable.

Black Hole® Duffel Bag 100L

Patagonia

And she never needs to worry about breaking a zipper, at least externally.

This suitcase doesnt have one; it has trunk-style latches.

It does, however, have two TSA-approved locks.

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Is there any benefit to traveling with a trunk versus a traditional large suitcase?

The frame is also super comfortable and the multitude of pockets and zippers means everything is neatly stored away.

While Gupta has this bag in the 65-liter size, she recommends the85-liter Kelty Glendaleif you need more space.

North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large

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While Ceccato hasthe Curio, American Touristers best-selling model on Amazon is theMoonlight Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels.

It has more than 5,000 perfect five-star ratings and holds 69 liters.

In fact, its polycarbonate shell is described as extremely resilient to cracking or breaking.

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My daughters are fighting over who gets to use it next!

Basically,you cant go wrong with Away luggage.

To be precise, it holds up to 99.2 liters (theLarge Flexholds 107.8 liters).

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Naturally, Ive been researching theCarl Friedrik The Check-Inonline, and so far Im impressed with everything Ive read.

Its made of lightweight polycarbonate but has a sturdy aluminum frame and features premium Italian leather in the interior.

He owns being an overpacker.

American Tourister Moonlight Hardside Expandable Luggage

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It expands up to 40 percent, which is awesome for bulky items like extra coats or adventure gear.

Like the Patagonia duffel, its versatile.

To turn it into a backpack, simply attach the removable backpack harness and stow away the duffel straps.

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One pilot calls it a functional piece of art.

And it comes with a lifetime warranty and unlimited free repairs.

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