There are few worse feelings than climbing off an all-day flight, shambling on down to baggage claim, and then watching each and every one of your fellow passengers gleefully grab their bag and disappear, while yours is nowhere to be found. The devastating realization that your checked suitcase didn’t make it is a strong enough blow to turn the sweetest of vacations sour.
I’ve been there, and that’s just one of the many reasons I never check a bag unless I absolutely have to. But living the carry-on life requires having the right suitcase, and there are hundreds and hundreds of choices out there. We tested 15 models and considered dozens more to find the perfect one for you.
