A high-quality luggage set can be a game changer for travelers, offering a cohesive, organized solution to packing that simplifies the travel experience. With multiple sizes and bag styles, luggage sets are designed to handle various trips, from quick getaways to extended vacations, ensuring you have everything you need in one coordinated collection.
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As a chronic overpacker, I find that a luggage set makes my two suitcases look more streamlined and intentional. Plus, my Calpak set’s chic marbled exterior helps me easily spot my bags in airport chaos. The suitcases also nest neatly inside each other for more convenient storage.
At Travel + Leisure, we've tested nearly 700 pieces of luggage in our lab, including 18 complete luggage sets in . Our thorough testing process evaluates each set across key factors like capacity, organization, maneuverability, durability, design, and overall value, and we send the luggage sets out for six months of real-world testing with our team members. Our favorite set comes from a brand I’ve traveled with for years: the Calpak Evry Starter Bundle. The eight-piece bundle is spacious, lightweight, and durable, not to mention beautiful. In this list, there's a luggage set for all types of travelers.
These additional luggage sets are our runners-up, with some faults that kept them off our main list.
Carl Friedrik The Core Luggage Set: The suitcases offered ample space and a sleek design, but the checked bag had a faulty handle and zipper that tended to stick.
Delsey Paris Chatelet Air 2.0 Set: Though attractive and easy to maneuver, the 21-inch spinner got more dented during the durability tests than other models.
Travelpro VersaPack+ Carry-On / Large Check-In Spinner Set: The highly durable set includes shoe bags and packing cubes to keep you organized, but it’s on the more expensive end compared to other products we tested and could benefit from a more lightweight construction.
We’ve tested nearly 700 pieces of luggage in our T+L lab, including 18 luggage sets in . To test each luggage set, we began by evaluating all the items in the set for design and functionality, inspecting the exterior and interior fabrics; storage features; and hardware such as zippers, fasteners, handles, and wheels. We then packed the bags with clothing, shoes, and accessories for a winter vacation, utilizing each bag’s compression straps, pockets, and dividers when applicable. We assessed how spacious the bags were, whether the items on our packing list fit comfortably and easily, and noted any extra space provided by expandable designs.
Next, we put the bags through a series of maneuverability tests, rolling them over a variety of surfaces, including carpet, cement pavers, and curbs, to see how easy they were to handle as a set. We pulled and pushed them on both two wheels and four, made turns through our obstacle course, and observing how stable the handles were during movement. We also assessed how easy it was to hoist carry-on bags into overhead bins and under airplane seats. For durability, we conducted drop tests by throwing them off tables and baseball bat tests in which we hit them repeatedly with metal bats to determine the bags’ ability to withstand rough handling. We chose our favorite sets based on capacity, organization, design, maneuverability, durability, and value. After we tested each set in the lab, we sent it out to our team members to travel with over the course of six months for additional long-term testing.
If you prefer to travel light or you're a solo traveler, a two-piece luggage set should suffice, which usually comes with a carry-on and checked suitcase. Overpackers, families, or people heading on extended stays may prefer three- or four-piece luggage sets that include multiple checked bags or a variety of different sizes. Some sets on this list even include weekenders, backpacks, packing cubes, Dopp kits, or travel pouches, all of which will come in handy for different trips.
Softside suitcases are flexible, allowing for more expansion and easier packing in tight spaces, and they are typically lighter than hardside cases. Oftentimes, they feature convenient external pockets. However, they offer less protection for fragile items than suitcases with rigid exteriors. Hardside suitcases, on the other hand, provide more durability and better protection. They tend to be more water- and dirt-resistant but can be heavier.
Nesting luggage offers the benefit of space efficiency, as you can store smaller bags inside larger ones when not in use. This is especially useful for travelers with limited storage space at home or those who want to pack light but still have the option to use multiple bags during a trip.
Luggage sets offer several benefits, including cost savings, consistency in design, and convenience. Purchasing a set usually comes at a lower price than buying individual pieces separately, and a luggage set ensures that all your bags match, which provides a cohesive, stylish look while traveling. There are some sets on this list that allow you to choose different colors for different luggage pieces, though. Additionally, having different sizes in one set allows you to choose the right bag for each trip, whether it's a carry-on for a weekend getaway or a larger suitcase for extended vacations.
The most basic luggage sets usually include a carry-on suitcase and one to two checked suitcases, but many offer additional coordinated pieces. For instance, our favorite luggage set from Calpak includes five packing cubes and a toiletry case. Some sets, like our pick from Béis, are fully customizable, allowing you to choose the pieces that best fit your travel needs. Make sure you know what is included in the set before buying so that you can decide which assortment will suit you best.
Many luggage sets come with limited or lifetime warranties, so be sure to check the manufacturer’s details on your specific products. Even lifetime warranties have certain stipulations; they often only cover manufacturing defects rather than normal wear and tear that may occur when traveling, like scratches or dents. We recommend inspecting your luggage before traveling with it so that you can make sure everything works properly, including the handles, the zippers, the locks, and the wheels. If you're worried about your luggage getting damaged during travel, you may want to consider getting travel insurance, since all warranty rules are at the discretion of the luggage companies.
A seasoned style editor and avid traveler, Talia Ergas appreciates the intersection of style and function when it comes to choosing luggage. She has traveled with a spacious and gorgeously marbled Calpak luggage set for years. To compile this article, she spent hours poring over T+L testing notes and manufacturer details to learn the ins and outs of each product.
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Do compare weights of bags you decide to look at and go for the lightest weight one especially if you are pulling over cobbles and on/off trains. If you live where there is a Kohl's they sometimes have good sales and I'd start trolling your local TJ Maxx/Marshalls.
What size do you want?
I finally decided it was time for a hard-side suitcase last year and spent a good hour in TJMaxx inspecting various brands-- Calpak suited me best because I liked that each side of the suitcase was completely enclosed with a zipped partition, and had elastic straps in each side, instead of the many I saw that only had straps, or maybe just partly open partitions. $100, about 8 lbs empty, 4 wheels, 25" so it's my checked bag, performed well trundling on streets & transit in Edinburgh and London.
I like my TravelPro Maxlite 5 spinner carry on. It's very lightweight (only 5.4 lbs), very durable and easy to maneuver; whether you are at the airport or walking over cobblestones in Europe. I've been using TravelPro luggage for years (my brother was a Delta pilot and told me about them) and I've always been happy with them. Prices are reasonable and the quality is good. But the fact that it's so lightweight is a bonus for me.
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I just noticed you did not specify a size. Keep in mind that anything bigger than 21" will have to be checked. Also, you should decide if you want a softside or hardside suitcase. Mine is softside, which I like, but others prefer hardside. Every luggage manufacturer usually sells both.
Flight attendants use TravelPro. This should be a major clue. Even if it's a little over your price range, it'll last a lot longer.
Get a quality bag and the wheels will be fine. Go cheap and the wheels become risky. (And, yes, 4 wheels are better than 2.)
If you want to save money, both short- and long-term, buy international-sized bags. Can get the dimensions from any Euro or South American carrier's website. They're a little smaller, but you won't really notice (if you do, start packing less.) They'll cost less because they're smaller. And if you buy the bigger US bags now, you'll have to also buy the smaller international bags later. Buy once.
We have soft- and hard-sided bags. I strongly prefer soft-sided. They're lighter and easier to pack/unpack, especially the front outer pocket. No less durable if a quality bag. And they don't get dented or scuffed.
The problem with clamshell bags is: most are too big for hotel luggage racks. They'll sit on the rack, but good luck opening them completely. So you'll have to do all of your packing/unpacking either on the bed or the floor. Smaller ones can work OK (if they're small enough that both halves can lay on the rack when open), but full-sized ones won't.
We’ve had two of RS’s Ravena Rollers for 9 years now and they’ve been great. My only complaint is that if I over pack, the pull up handles get stuck. I think the fact that we mostly do carryon has added on to their longevity. It seems when we do check them that is when they get beat up. So next time I may go back to a TravelPro hard sided.
I prefer two wheeled luggage. I think it rolls easier over cobblestones and rougher pavement. Airlines do not always treat baggage well and I have seen many a 4 wheeled bag coming off the conveyor belt with a wonky or dangling wheel. Wheels on two wheeled bags seemed to be better protected by the design of the bag. They are more set into the frame of the bag. I also like soft sided luggage as it is more pliable and flexible. Make sure to consider the weight and go as light as possible. And if you plan on traveling with carry on only, which many of us do, make sure your new bag fits sizing requirements. This is especially true on many European discount airlines, where size requirements are strict.
Well, given the number of travelers who like their spinners (and the number of recs on this thread), I would question the above statement. ???? I have never had a problem rolling my bag over cobblestones nor have I ever had my suitcase wheels get wonky or dangle (and I usually check my bag). FWIW, my last TravelPro lasted over 15 years. I finally gave it to my daughter a little over 3 years ago and she's now using it. I have a new one (the Maxlite) that I love.
We've been very disappointed with Travelpro. My husband purchased a 26 inch Maxlite 5 with two wheels from JCPenney in July of . Last fall one of the feet broke when we were on a trip. He had only used the bag 3 or 4 times, but it was out of warranty. On their website they have a parts catalog, the needed part was in there, so I figured we just had to order the part and we'd be all set.
I contacted them and requested the part. They replied saying that it was unavailable, they didn't know when it would ever be available, but here's a discount on a new suitcase. The kicker is that they're still selling the identical suitcase. So presumably the part I need is available somewhere in their world or they wouldn't be able to build the suitcase.
I went back and forth with them multiple times but they wouldn't budge. Luckily my brother-in-law has a 3D printer and was able to create something close enough to replace the part. I would never buy another Travelpro suitcase.
I have a new Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rollaboard (2 wheeler). It replaced my Maxlite version 1 which is 14 years old. The old one still works fine but it is a bit beat up and weighs 2 lbs more than the newest version. When I got the new one, it was clear how they saved the 2 lbs. The new one has less robust zippers, a less durable fabric, the wheels aren’t as rugged, it doesn’t expand as much, and it is missing some of the features of the original one like real handles on the bottom and a zipout water bottle holder. I don’t expect it to last as long as the first one. Still, I love how light he new one is and it is really easy to pack.
The more expensive Travelpros (e.g., Platinum Elite) are definitely better made than the Maxlite but they are also several pounds heavier. You sacrifice some durability in exchange for a lighter weight.
Well, you all did it again! After following this post for a while, I broke down and bought the Travelpro Max Lite with 2 wheels. I got a few others off Amazon and ended up returning them because although I checked and rechecked the specifications before hitting purchase, when I actually had them in my house and measured them, it was so close that I didn't feel comfortable taking the chance (I've learned to fix the things I can fix in advance so I save all my worrying for things I can't fully control). I've got a trip planned next month, so I'm looking forward to the extra space it provides over the backpack I usually carryon.
I have nothing more beneficial to add, but I do love my TravelPro MaxLite! $90 is a deal! However Kohl’s prices seem high.
I have also been delighted with the spinner aspect for the last 6-7 years. Sometimes I pull it on 2 wheels when necessary - I suspect this, more than anything else, may affect its longevity. But I traveled about half the year the last 2 years and mine is holding up just fine. I probably don’t need it to last for another 10 years before I am tired of it and want a new one. ????????♀️
I do have 2, that I alternate depending on length of trip: the 21” carry on expandable that I take on long trips and the 20” non expandable that goes on 2 weeks or shorter trips. When I am going to be gone for 2 months, I check so I don’t worry about the carry on measurement accuracy.
These are my first hard-sided and I wouldn’t argue hard vs soft, but I have had a couple of occasions where I was very glad I had my hard side in the rain. Not regularly enough that I would base a decision on that. Whether or not it protects contents more I don’t know, but it feels like it ought to.
And yes - anything blue gets bonus points! Ha!
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