The Best Luggage in the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

01.10.2024 - 09:29 / cntraveler.com

Every year, Condé Nast Traveler readers weigh in on their favorite hotels, airlines, cruises, islands, and more in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Luggage is also among the categories you voted on this year, applauding the brands you trust the most for durable, practical suitcase and bags. After all, no matter the trip—be it a safari, cruise, city escape, or weekend in the woods—you need something to carry your belongings. And for many of us, that same carry-on, duffel bag, or backpack becomes our trusty travel companion for years at a time. Below, find your fellow readers’ favorite luggage brands, plus a few of each brand’s most popular pieces of luggage, should you be looking to add a new roomy weekender or sturdy suitcase to your collection.

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To kick off our list of the best luggage brands according to our readers, we have American Tourister, which proves that not all great luggage needs to be a splurge. The brand offers practical suitcases that last for years at a time at very reasonable prices. American Tourister also offers hard-shell sets, an ideal option for a new traveler or anyone looking to upgrade their entire collection at once.

Outdoorsy travelers often turn to Osprey for thoughtfully designed hiking packs and soft-sided rolling bags they can trust on rugged adventures. Osprey's popular hiking packs, like the Fairview Trek 50, feature a breathable mesh back panel, internal sleeves for a hydration reservoir, and an Airspeed suspension system that helps evenly distribute weight.

Strong, lightweight, and practical—you can’t go wrong with a Samsonite bag. The price point is reasonable, the hard-shell exterior is durable, and the built-in interior pockets are smart. If you usually travel with your laptop, the Elevation Plus carry-on offers a spot to keep it safe. “Samsonite has never failed me, but the fancier, more popular brands have,” says one reader. And should something happen to a bag, the service and repair policy is generous.

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There’s no question about it: Rimowa fans are passionate about their luggage. One reader calls their Rimowa luggage “indestructible” and another says, “it's a vintage piece of art that catches the eye and is reminiscent of the airplanes of yesteryear.” While its products certainly aren't cheap, avid travelers will agree it's worth it to have well-made luggage that will last a lifetime. The brand's hard-shell suitcases are elevated, modern, and scream luxury.

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Our readers raved about the unique brake system on Delsey Paris bags like the Chalet spinner that prevents it from rolling away. Another reader says their checked bag has remained in