Ah, luggage. Unless you’re a very seasoned traveler, the sheer number of luggage brands, each having their own extensive and seemingly never-ending catalog, can be extremely overwhelming. Even the most well-traveled amongst us can’t keep track of them all.
So how do you pick the right luggage from this huge plethora of brands? You rely on advice from those who’ve been there! Here are the best luggage brands for your revenge travel.
- Monos
A relatively new brand, Monos is an up-and-coming luggage maker that burst onto the scene in 2018. It has a unique focus on designing and producing premium and minimalistic bags without the premium price tag. Though it may not be extremely cheap, the value they provide punches well above the price point. Monos is in both the check-in and carry-on segments.
All Monos hard-side models are constructed with German Makrolon polycarbonate. Not only does this give the luggage bags a lightweight feel, but it is also water-resistant and protects your valuables from hard impacts. Let’s face it, our luggage is bound to be shoved, thrown, and tossed around during our flight and on the way to the hotel.
Monos has superb build quality in its offerings and comes in many different sizes and add-ons. The Carry On Pro even offers an external outside pocket which makes it extremely easy to store essentials such as passports, phones, and portable chargers—all things that travelers need easy access to.
- Amazon Basics
Looking for luggage on a budget? I don’t blame you—suitcases can be expensive. AmazonBasics Hardside Carry-on Spinner Suitcase is a fan favorite. This twenty-inch bag is made of ABS hardshell and comes with four wheels, making it a fairly solid spinner carry-on. It can even expand an additional fifteen percent to cram even more stuff inside for all the souvenirs you’ll be picking up on your trip.
- Away
Willing to take a chance on lesser-known brands in search of great value and pricing? Away is a luggage brand that has built a cult following over the past couple of years, with its brand focus on direct-to-consumer selling to make shopping less of a hassle and provide lower prices.
For both check-in and carry-on luggage, Away Bags come in many different shapes, sizes, and color options to suit your tastes (or desire to spot your luggage at the baggage lanes). All Away luggage is hard-side and is made out of one hundred percent polycarbonate materials –– making them tough and resistant to hard knocks while also maintaining an almost weightless feel. One of the most popular Away models is its Bigger Carry On suitcase, which is a favorite for those who fly frequently.
- Osprey
Seeking an adventure to the lesser-traveled parts of the world? Need your luggage to not only look at the part but also be able to withstand it? The selection offered by Osprey is designed to be durable and practical, and tailor-made specifically with the explorer in mind.
Osprey also focuses on quality of life features that will be useful to any adventurer. Spacious interiors are complemented by compression straps to keep the bulk down, and plenty of external and internal storage compartments to make sorting easy and access to your important items a hassle-free experience.