Our Jet-Setting Editors Reveal the Affordable Luggage They Swear By

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As frequent fliers, the House Beautiful editors are big fans of Amazon luggage—especially if you’re in need of a stylish suitcase for a last-minute trip. Whether you’re the person who underpacks in a weekend bag or stuffs a month’s worth of clothes into a checked bag, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’re sharing every type of travel bag, including carry-on bags, duffles, and even backpacks.

Yes, we could be sharing these beloved brands from anywhere, but we’re choosing Amazon for one major reason: the free two-day shipping. You never know when those last-minute flights or road trips will pop up, so being prepared with an attractive suitcase that’s easy to maneuver and pack is a big must. Shop all of our tried-and-true favorites ahead.

The Best Carry-On Suitcases

If you’re like us, you get a tiny bit of anxiety when you hand your suitcase to the flight attendant to be checked, so whenever you travel, you always try to make a carry-on work. Of course, it’s easy to pack a few outfits for a quick trip, but what about when you’re going for a week or packing bulkier clothes that take up more room? Trust us; you can make almost anything work in a carry-on bag, especially if you use a few packing cubes.

Freeform Expandable Carry-On

Hardside Carry-On

Grace Carry-On

Pagosa Carry-On

Carry-On Luggage

Framelock Max Carry-On Spinner

The Best Checked Suitcases

Of course, there are those times when you do, in fact, need to part ways with your luggage and check it under the plane. The ones we picked all have hard shell exteriors, so you don’t have to worry about your precious skincare exploding in the belly of the plane. Plus, most of them have expandable zippered compartments, so if you need to sneak in one extra outfit, do it. The zipper won’t snap with the extra tension tugging on it.

Checked Luggage

Omni PC Checked-Medium Bag

Expandable Check Bag

Stratum Expandable Hardside Luggage

Check In Luggage with Spinner Wheels

Boren Suitcase

The Best Duffle Bags

Short trips call for weekender bags. Unlike the carry-on and checked luggage we recommended earlier, these bags come with a soft, collapsable exterior that makes them easy to store. The only downside is that they’re often not made of a very forgiving material, so overstuffing isn’t an option. That said, if you know you won’t bring too many things in the car or on the train, you can’t go wrong with a duffle.

Duffle Bag

Travel Duffel Bag with Shoes Compartment

Travel Duffle Bag

Nylon Miramar Weekender

Leather Weekender Bag

Duffel Bag

The Best Luggage Sets

Unless you go away for an extended period, you likely won’t need two matching suitcases for one trip. That said, if you need more than one type of bag for various trips, you may as well make sure they match. Think of luggage sets like bath towels: They don’t need to match to work, but it’s just a better vibe when they do. Plus, like most things sold in multiples, luggage sets are cheaper than buying them à la carte.

Luggage Set of 3

Luggage 3 Piece Set

5-Piece Luggage Sets

Hardside Expandable Luggage Set

Luggage Set of 6

Luggage Set of 3

The Best Backpacks

Even the lightest travelers rarely show up at the airport with their suitcase and nothing else in hand. After all, you need easy access to the items you’re not packing in the carry-on or checked bag, like your laptop, phone charger, headphones, book, and snacks, to name a few must-haves. So, if you want to save your shoulders from knots, go with a backpack. These are our favorites.

Carry-On Travel Backpack

Travel Backpack with USB Charging Port

Jester Luxe Laptop Backpack

Ripstop Berkhill Backpack

Laptop Backpack

Leather Backpack

The Best Totes

Backpacks may be functional, but they’re not usually the chicest option. If you want something a bit more fashion-forward, snag a tote, which feels a little more sophisticated than the alternative. These are made for travelers and designed with specialized compartments and ergonomic straps.

Woven Tote Bag

Tote Bag

Top Handle Canvas Tote

Work Tote Bags

Large Tote Bag

The Large Tote Bag

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