Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards voters have selected the best carry-on luggage for 2026. See how your favorite brands ranked.

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Soft-shell carry-on luggage offers travelers the perfect balance of durability and flexibility for navigating airports, cobblestone streets and everything in between. For over two decades, I’ve ...

In our wider review of the best luggage on the market, we named Away the best carry-on option. We tested the brand’s aluminum carry-on and found it to be worth the hype. Read on to find out why. Away ...

Hard-shell carry-ons are a little like Apple’s AirPods. Everyone has one, most of them look vaguely similar and every brand insists its version is revolutionary. After testing 15 different models, I ...

At Consumer Reports, we’ve rated more than 20 hard-shell carry-ons, ranging in price from under $50 to over $1,000, from brands like Herschel, Rimowa, and Tumi. Our rigorous testing has proven, time ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Mili Godio Updates Editor Ambar Pardilla Whether you’re ...

Owning a great piece of carry-on luggage may not make you feel better about soaring airfares and inflated gasoline prices, but a carry-on that lasts through years of long-haul excursions and overnight ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. When preparing for travel, one of the first decisions to make is often carry-on versus checked bag. While there’s no right or wrong answer, ...

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