Best Carry-On Luggage 2026

The Away Carry-On is the direct-to-consumer hit that earned its reputation — great compression system, TSA lock, and an ejectable battery for charging. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 is what flight crews actually use because it's featherlight and has the smoothest spinner wheels we've tested. The Samsonite Freeform is virtually crack-proof with its polycarbonate shell. For a budget option, the Amazon Basics hardside does the job without fuss. All four fit overhead bins on every major airline.