12 Stylish Luggage Brands That Are Built to Last

These luggage brands offer standout suitcases built to last.
People hanging out near a yellow car with light purple and pink Away luggage
Photo: Away

Think of a suitcase as a fellow traveler and you immediately start to realize the importance of pairing up with the right one. And like travelers, there are many different luggage brands, so the trick is finding the best luggage for your style of travel. 

A good suitcase is a solid investment. The last thing you need while you’re exploring the world is for a zipper to break, a wheel to roll away, or for a bag to tear or crack. Life is too short and vacation time is too precious for luggage malfunctions.

Best Luggage Brands for Every Kind of Traveler

With so many lesser luggage brands and bargain knock-offs out there, understanding the best brands will help you narrow your search and find a suitcase that delivers style, functionality, and the kind of durability that will ensure you’ll be able to use the suitcase for years to come. Here’s the scoop on the best luggage brands making suitcases today.

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1. Samsonite

Best luggage brand for traditionalists

Founded in 1910 in Colorado, Samsonite stands out as one of the original travel brands. From its origins as a maker of travel trunks to its modern day incarnation as a company focused on luggage that’s lightweight, durable, and stylish, Samsonite has earned generation after generation of traveler trust.

One of the largest luggage brands, Samsonite does it all with bags ranging from carry-on to checked, hardside and softside, and four wheels and two, plus luggage types like garment bags, underseat bags, and backpacks. Packed with well-designed features, Samsonite suitcases earn top marks for trustworthy construction and good customer service.

2. Briggs & Riley

Best high-end luggage brand 

close-up of purple Briggs & Riley hardsided suitcase and person's legs
(Photo: Briggs & RIley)

One of Briggs & Riley’s claims to fame is that the esteemed luggage brand was the first to debut wheeled luggage back in 1970. Since then, its dedication to innovation has continued with offerings like its CX compression-expansionsystem, which allows travelers both extra packing room and a slim suitcase; and the Outsider handle system, which removes those irritating trolley handles from the bottom of the packing area. 

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With a higher price-point (generally in the $500-and-up range for both carry-on and checked) than many of the other luggage brands on this list, Briggs & Riley suitcases can be seen as investment pieces: travel bags that offer timeless elegance and will last for decades. 

3. Travelpro

Best luggage brand used by the pros 

Lineup of Travelpro luggage brand's platnum elite hardside collection of suitcases
Photo: Travelpro

The luggage brand that flight crews have leaned on for years, Travelpro has a wide audience among frequent travelers looking for that just-right mix of serious dependability and suitcase innovation on both the carry-on and checked bag fronts.

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Travelpro suitcases are in it for the long-haul, and withstand the abuses of travel—from being squeezed into an overhead compartment or flung athletically by a baggage handler to being dragged across cobblestones or bounced down stairs—with ease. 

4. Away

Best trendy luggage brand 

Three people on vacation walking with Away suitcases
Photo: Away

Though it sometimes still seems like a brand-new brand, Away has been producing high-rated carry-ons and checked bags since 2015. And while a corporate controversy a few years back threatened to derail the brand’s love-fest with its devoted customer base, the strength of its direct-to-consumer travel products got it through.

Known for elegant and durable suitcases with a luxury vibe at a more accessible price point, Away has slowly and carefully expanded into new suitcase types that offer distinct features like pockets on hardside carry-ons and expandable softside suitcases. It also offers a range of weekender bags, backpackstotes, and even a stylish pet carrier. Recent updates to its Classic suitcase line include an upgraded interior compression system, new underside grab handle, and new color options.

5. Monos

Best luggage brand for minimalists

Another newer luggage company in the space, Monos prizes elegant simplicity, style, and durability, all at a lower price point than equivalent luxury suitcase brands. Suitcases come with smart organizational details like compression pads with built-in mesh zippered storage pockets and anti-microbial laundry bags.

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Monos designs its suitcases with an eye toward details that matter to travelers in search of stylish reliability—think reengineered ergonomic telescoping handles, flexible but resilient German Makrolon polycarbonate, and Lisof Silent Run wheels from Hinomoto. Its line includes carry-ons and checked luggage, duffels, and backpacks. Bonus: The company has earned a Climate Neutral certification.

6. Osprey

Best luggage brand for outdoorsy types

Two people talking near the back of a vehicle with Osprey luggage and backpacks
Photo: Osprey

The rugged darling of the outdoorsy set, Osprey has what must be one of the world’s most loyal followings among luggage brands. Known best for its backpacking packs, the Osprey brand also offers a range of suitcases and hybrid packs.

Beloved by travelers, especially those who wander regularly off the beaten path, the suitcases tend to be lightweight, adventure-chic, and last for the long haul. Wheeled carry-ons and checked luggage round out the luggage brand’s collection of packs and bring Osprey’s famed durability to non-backpacking travelers. 

7. Eagle Creek

Best luggage brand for adventurers

Man on a small runway with Eagle Creek luggage and a small plane in the background
Photo: Eagle Creek

Adventurous travelers love Eagle Creek, which delivers durable travel gear packed with features to address the challenges of life on the go. Beloved for its No Matter What Warranty, which promises repairs or replacement due to product failure over a product’s lifetime, Eagle Creek has a rich assortment of two- and four-wheeled carry-onschecked suitcases, and rolling duffels

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The brand’s Everystep program focuses on sustainable manufacturing, and new products include a duffel bag made from 100 percent recycled materials.The company also offers an array of travel accessories, including money belts, wallets, and packing cubes and organizers.  

8. LOJEL

Best luggage brand for function plus fashion

three LOJEL suitcases in pink, blue, and green
LOJEL’s line includes both carry-ons like the Cubo and larger checked-size suitcases (Photo: LOJEL)

LOJEL was founded by an avid traveler in Japan in the 1980s (Fun fact: the name stands for Let Our Journeys Enrich Life), and its range of higher-end carry-ons and checked luggage options now have a global fan base. LOJEL is noteworthy for its function-first designs—for instance its Cubo carry-on is a hard-sided suitcase with a quick-access zip-front pocket, and the Voja line has latches instead of zippers.

The company manufactures its products in accredited ethical facilities that are certified as non-toxic. Luggage comes with a 10-year warranty, and LOJEL has an eco-friendly “design for repair” ethos, which focuses on standardized parts that make it easy for travelers to repair their own luggage rather than need to dispose of it should something go wrong.

9. Calpak

Best luggage brand for staying organized

The affordable Calpak suitcases come in a range of design-forward styles. The brand’s mix of carry-ons and checked bags is mostly but not exclusively hardsided, with a few softside suitcases on offer. Lots of interior pockets and designated laptop pockets help you stay organized on the go, and many of the suitcases are expandable in case you buy one too many souvenirs during your trip.

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Other cool features include hardside luggage with external pockets for easy access to items and the ability to create-your-own set by mixing and matching items like carry-ons, duffels, and even hat boxes. With simple good looks and lightweight but sturdy construction, Calpal is a winning luggage brand.

10. Genius Pack

Best luggage brand for serious packers

Could you dismiss Genius Pack as a little bit gimmicky? Yes, if it weren’t for the ultra-useful features and dependable performance of its lineup of carry-ons, checked bags, and duffels. With features like a compressible laundry section, built-in umbrella, integrated packing cubes, and always-there-when-you-need-it packing checklist, it’s a suitcase line made by travelers for travelers. The bags are roomy, easy to keep organized, and can be rolled and lifted with ease. 

11. Delsey Paris

Best luggage brand for travelers always dreaming of the Continent

French luggage brand Delsey Paris has been delivering elegant luggage since 1946. Modern Delsey offerings span the spectrum and include carry-ons and checked luggage in hardsided and softsided variations rolling on two wheels and four. The brand also offers backpacksduffels, and totes, all with a distinct French flair and innovative touches like easy-access front compartments on hardside luggage.

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The brand’s different luggage lines have varying features, like the ultra-resilient Securitech Zip, dual density spinner wheels, and antimicrobial linings made from recycled materials. And some, like the Chatelet luggage collection, seem just tailor made for starring roles in Instagram travel posts.

12. Roam

Best luggage brand for ultimate personalization

Founded by luggage industry veterans, Roam blends high-quality design and construction with complete customization. You start by choosing the size of build-your-own suitcase your need, then whether you want it to be expandable and have a front pocket. After that, the fun begins: You can select your preferred colors for the suitcase’s front, back, zipper, lining, and trim, mixing and matching as you please. Monogramming is also an option. The end result? A suitcase that definitely stands out from the crowd.

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The company doesn’t skimp on other details, either. The lightweight luggage includes a clever compression system, smooth-gliding 360-spinner wheels, an antimicrobial lining made from recycled materials, and an adjustable telescoping handle with four settings. And if all that choice is overwhelming, Roam also offers a line of predesigned luggage.

How to Choose the Right Luggage Brand

When it comes to selecting the right suitcase, you want to have confidence in both the bag itself and in the company that makes it. Since many of the best luggage brands offer warranties and repairs, it makes a lot of sense to spend a little more for the peace-of-mind of a suitcase that will last you for years. What’s more, by selecting a tried-and-true brand, you can read thousands of reviews of different luggage lines and get a sense of what’s going to work best for you.

Once it comes time to narrow down your search to a specific suitcase, you’ll want to have a clear idea of what you want and how you travel. If a carry-on is a must, for instance, you’ll still need to decide between a larger carry-on, which is a solid choice if you’re traveling mostly domestically; or a smaller carry-on that meets size requirements on international airlines.

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Whether you choose a hardsided or softsided suitcase will depend entirely on personal preference, since one isn’t inherently superior to the other. The same goes for wheels: If you prefer to tip the bag and roll it behind you, two wheels will be enough; but if you like the flexibility of being able to roll it beside you as you walk or pull it behind you, four multi-directional wheels will be a better fit.

And the style should make you happy. You’ll have the most choices if you opt for a black suitcase, but if that seems a little dull, know that you have so many other options to choose among. These days, you can find everything from cool colors to wild patterns, all of which will help set you apart (and make a suitcase easier to spot) when you travel.

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Christine Sarkis
A traveling parent and longtime travel writer and editor, Christine Sarkis is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of FamilyVacationist. She is the former Executive Editor for TripAdvisor travel magazine SmarterTravel.com, she has spent nearly two decades finding and sharing the best places to go with an audience of enthusiastic travelers. Her stories have appeared on USA Today, Conde Nast Traveler, Huffington Post, and Business Insider. Her expert advice has been quoted in dozens of print and online publications including The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, and People magazine. She has also shared travel tips on television and radio shows including Good Morning America, Marketplace, Here & Now, Life Kit, and California Now. Her stories have been published in the anthologies Spain from a Backpack and The Best Women's Travel Writing 2008, and she is working on a travel memoir. Christine and her husband first met in Paris, and travel remains a big part of their shared experience. With their two kids in tow, they have piloted a barge down canals in France, befriended llamas in Peru, tended olive trees in Italy, and gone snorkeling with sea turtles in Hawaii. The family lives in California and loves traveling around the state. Their California favorites include Yosemite National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.