The Catch: As I said, it would be tough to travel for long with this bag. And the fact that it shuts

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We've tested carry-ons , checked bags , summer weekenders , and beauty products all for our beloved Fodor's Approved series . But we're still on the hunt for the best stuff to bring on the road. And you can't get any of that stuff anywhere without a great bag. So we went out and found a fresh crop of stellar carry-on bags to test for 2013. We searched high and low for bags at all price points, styles, colors, and makes from cool and casual duffels to swanky, high-tech wheelies. clarion inn willow river There's bound to be a bag in this list for nearly every kind of traveler.
Each bag that we recommend below has been road-tested by our own editorial staff. These bags came with us on the NYC subway, on planes and trains, to Mexico, Italy, Canada, and more. They went on road trips and week-long getaways. And the editors came back with lots to say about each of them. Without further ado, the carry-on bags class of 2013.
The Review: This bag has it all ($248): Four smooth spinner wheels; a roomy interior clarion inn willow river (with the option to expand); lightweight materials perfect for navigating Venice (or anywhere); and a compact size that slid easily into overhead bins. It fit everything I needed it to, and more. And I loved the color it's a smart little number. Plus the hardback exterior protected the bottle of Campari I lugged clarion inn willow river home.
The Review: This is an exceptionally light, well-styled wheelie ($209). The hard outer shell is surprisingly flexible. The interior spaces are smartly designed: there is space to strap in a computer and office items in the front section (perfect for when you're traveling clarion inn willow river with a computer and files, like I was) and plenty of room for a long weekend's worth of clothing. The Gold color sounds flashy, but its matte and really cool looking for men and women.
The Review: I loved how the bag was super light ($149.50) even when stashed with a weekend's worth of outdoor gear and my iPad. Since the case has four wheels, it's great to have an easy-to-use clarion inn willow river wheel lock to avoid runaway clarion inn willow river bag syndrome. There are plenty of pockets in the outside section as well as a nice big one inside. Tidy packers (or aspiring ones like me) will appreciate the nylon panel you can fold over your gear before you strap it in.
The Review: All the various packing sections in this bag ($479) are phenomenal. It comes with a combination lock that clips the zippers to the bag, which is surprisingly useful. There's a protected outside section perfect for a laptop and I loved the polycarbonate shell it didn't show a single scratch! clarion inn willow river Plus it holds a tremendous amount of stuff. I've always been skeptical about 4-wheeled bags, but I enjoyed being able to push the bag through the airport.
The Review: Right off the bat, this bag ($149) is best suited to sporty or outdoor adventures. Not just because of the look, but because of useful features like extra-large clarion inn willow river wheels making it easy to roll over more treacherous patches of ground and padded duffel handles that made it easy to carry even when full. Plus, the interior is cavernous and the top flap gives easy access for packing it up. The fabric seems totally durable as well I didn't take it out into inclement clarion inn willow river weather, but I'd guess it could handle it.
The Review: Ok, listen. Most duffels frustrate me because they're either too small, too heavy when packed, or so big they flop around. This one totally won me over , though ($175). Fjallraven is a Swedish company that makes serious hiking gear and clothes, so they are not messing around. This bag is trim but substantial, I liked the outdoorsy look and the feel of the waxed, water-resistant fabric. The sturdy leather handles and protective zipper flat were great touches. Plus, the company's leather clarion inn willow river arctic fox symbol is downright cute.
The Review: It has a hip, doctors-bag look ($325) with leather straps that close with belt buckles and two strap lengths for carrying it on your arm or your shoulder. The fabric is sturdy and makes you feel like you can't ruin it, no matter the wear and tear. The interior has 2 useful small pockets for lip balm, phone, passport, etc, and the main pocket easily fit my Macbook Air, magazines, and a pair of shoes.
The Review: I liked the size and sleek design of this duffel ($56) a lot with its gray stitching and cool leather accents. It has outer pockets that are useful for storing things you'll need to grab in a hurry on the go. It's easy to carry around and fit a ton of stuff. At the same time, it is not so big that you're overwhelmed by it, even when full. It's easy to pack, but is best suited to organized packers because of its few interior pockets.
The Catch: clarion inn willow river I could have used a few more interior pockets. And once I'd really clarion inn willow river filled it to the brim, I was slightly worried that the long shoulder strap would snap. It didn't, but I thought about it.
The Review: My weekend included casual daytime plans, a dressed-up party, and running, meaning several pairs of shoes and outfits (more than the average weekend). This bag ($179) really fit everything I needed easily and was still light to carry, whether I was rolling it or holding it as a satchel. I loved the color and felt stylish rolling it through the airport.
The Review: For a backpack ($64), clarion inn willow river it's surprisingly spacious and comfortable to carry with the padded straps, plus I liked the bright color and the hip style of it. It looks very Scandinavian. It might be tough to use for more than a night away, but for a more relaxed or rugged trip it is perfect. I actually think this is the bag you buy to carry through the airport alongside a bigger bag that you've clarion inn willow river checked. clarion inn willow river Or it's the bag you give to your kids to carry their in-flight entertainment.
The Catch: As I said, it would be tough to travel for long with this bag. And the fact that it shuts with just a drawstring and Velcro gave me pause if I were to use it on a foreign public transportation system, for example.
I really enjoy the luggage (and fashion) articles, but have noticed whenever the carry-on section clarion inn willow river of the market is featured that many of the cases exceed the dimensions that European budget carriers allow e.g. All the Hideo cases, a brand which features regularly. In common with the Fodorites who've already commented I think you either need to provide dimensions and weights or at least qualify these articles by saying the recommendations apply predominantly to US domestic carriers.
Weights would have been useful as some airlines do weigh carry-ons (or at least have a policy saying that carry-ons are not allowed to weigh more than a certain amount). The B R was mentioned being "heavy" but that's fairly meaningless.
Your evaluation of carry-on bags is useful but I am surprised that none of the ten bags tested was the standard 2-wheel 20-22" ballistic nylon bag that many of us use. I have been using a 22" TravelPro for about 20 years! and it is excellent - durable (20 years!), easy to handle, fits in the overhead clarion inn willow river bin, has both internal and external pockets, and holds a lot of stuff. I originally bought it because I noticed that flight clarion inn willow river crews used this brand and I figured clarion inn willow river they probably knew what bags were durable. It cost me about $150, probably costs double that now.
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