I prefer a carry-on that looks good, too, as I often take it out and about with me on the last day of my trip. When it comes to shopping for luggage — especially online — it’s tough to know ...

“I look for a bag that can sit on top of my carry-on, fit a lot of items, and be easily stored when not in use,” says Daniela Velasco, the creative director of Drift magazine. That ...

With my cameras. Without my cameras ... Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It’s the easiest bag to carry among our picks. Like all Osprey bags, the Farpoint 40 has notably comfortable shoulder ...

that makes it completely inaccessible to anyone trying to pick thru your bag for your valuables. With so much room this could easily double as a 'carry-on' if packed right. My other carry on is so ...

The carry-on-bag problem is partly related to space ... I confessed my personal workaround to him: I ask to check my bag the minute I get to the gate, regardless of whether it's been requested.

It is small, but I was able to pack quite a bit between this and a carry on for a week-long trip. Not bad for a person who typically overpacks! I now use it as my gym bag. I really love the small ...