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Here is everything you oughta know about carry-on size restrictions and the best bags to pack for international flights.
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The bag is not expandable.
This sleek bag frompopular luggage brand Awayis incredibly spacious, despite the fact that it doesn’t expand.
It easily fit everything included on our packing list as well as an additional pair of sneakers.
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Away has some of the smoothest-rolling wheels out ofall the luggage brands we’ve tested.
Dagne Dover recently launchedits first line of suitcases, and this compact carry-on is our favorite for international travel.
Dont let this softside suitcases small size fool you.
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The back two wheels are slightly harder to maneuver than the front two.
We wish the wheels and zippers glided smoother.
Clocking in at just over 4 pounds, this softside carry-on impressed us with its stylish and lightweight design.
It doesn’t glide the smoothest on carpet.
Even its handle, which has two height parameters, didnt stick in the slightest.
There are also two buckled compression straps that can extend over the snap-in divider to maximize storage space.
The suitcase’s crowning feature is, without a doubt, it’s incredible value.
Coming in at just $150, we think its worth every cent.
Its unstructured design means you have to be strategic about packing to avoid sagging.
This backpack also opens like a suitcase, making it easy to load and unload.
The shoulder straps and back are padded, which made it comfortable to wear for hours at a time.
We wish the front pocket had more padding.
The zippers ran smoothly, but we did encounter some difficult in attaching and removing the compression packing cube.
The oversized wheels are nice and sleek and easy to pull on both two and four wheels.
We would add a few more pockets if we could.
It only comes in a few colors.
If you’re taking a family getaway, the Beis Mini Roller makes agreat option for kids and teens.
It only comes in a few colors that may not be for everyone.
We wish there were more internal pockets and that the wheels glided smoother.
This zipperless suitcase opens and closes thanks to two, easy-to-use latches featuring TSA-approved locks.
The suitcase has two open compartments and a mesh divider with a zippered pocket great for storing smaller items.
Its smaller size, however, is perfect for international flights.
Our only gripe is that the carry-ons wheels could glide slightly smoother.
We wish it had more internal pockets and compartments.
We did notice a few cosmetic scratches on its polycarbonate shell, but that doesn’t affect overall durability.
The hardside suitcase opens evenly like a clamshell and features expandable sides that add an extra inch of depth.
Inside youll find two open compartments sans pockets or compression straps.
The suitcases four dual spinner wheels also glided effortlessly on all pavements.
It isn’t expandable, and color options are limited.
The suitcase’s interior is designed to maximize space.
That being said, we found it hard to maneuver even though it was never that heavy.
When in doubt, get the more compact bag.
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