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May 3, 2025

Our favorite suitcases (for checking)

Three of our picks for best suitcases for checking, shown side by side.
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For many travelers, the dream is to never check a bag. But life doesn’t always cooperate, and sometimes (for perhaps some lucky contingent of you) summer trips can run blissfully long. From time to time, you’ll likely just need a bigger suitcase.

After researching 30 pieces of checked luggage and flying with eight finalists over many years, we still think that our top pick is the best suitcase for most travelers. But if you’re in need of something bigger, something hard-sided, or want a cool vintage-trunk look, we’ve got you covered, too.

After more than a decade of testing, our top pick is still the one→

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