A true road warrior's best friend. Praised by the best travelers I know. Epic expand/contract mechanism. A personal fav.
Lifetime warranty, epic construction, your kids will fight over it when you're dead. This is heirloom stuff. Available in both 2 and 4 wheel versions — see the full breakdown in the video above. Also available in plastic now: check out the plastic version too.
The splurge travel piece he'll use for 10+ years. It opened last year's guide and it's still the piece of luggage I hand people when they ask. Drawbridge opening, that carbon fiber trolley, the wheels. The kind of thing a whole family chips in on.
The looks alone are worthy, but then the TSA clasps and metal frame make it last longer. Available in both plastic and metal "pro" options. Seriously excellent feeling luggage. Also covered in this deep dive on the Ramverk Alu version.
A personal fav for years due to its solid durability, weather resistance and doctor-bag style opening.
Very clean lines and solid build with one super unique feature: wheel lock on the top handle.
Surprisingly nice to pack with a zip-front panel and one large cavity to fill. Good warranty.
Anything from Eagle Creek will last and work better than fine. Recommend.
Lighter, very smooth, really a good, classy, dependable option.
Expandable. Can actually fit more than others due to rad design.
I love this thing for its backpack straps and two-wheel adventure ready design. Soft/hard combo on design. Would love a water bottle pocket.
