Wired and CNT editors pick the top 10 pieces of luggage to take on business trips.

Dimensions: 23″x15″x10.3″
Weight: 8.1 lb.

Arlo’s Carry-On Max by Arlo is durable, spacious and beautifully designed. It’s a favorite of frequent flyers. Traveler‘s associate articles director Megan Spurrell It is her favorite carry on bag. Traveler Readers have voted Arlo the best luggage brand for two years running. “I take it as a carry-on for most flights—from weekend trips to weeklong getaways—because it’s surprisingly roomy, with an organized front pocket that I can easily stow essentials like my laptop, book, and magazines in,” says Spurrell. Also included are a removable USB-C charger and USB-A port, two shoebags, a linen bag and a cotton storage case.

Pros: Front pocket with laptop-protective pockets
Cons: Color options are limited

Dimensions: 21.9″ x 15.5″ x 9.1″.
Weight: 9.2 lb.

Away’s new nylon carry-on bag is just as beautiful as it is functional. The drawbridge design allows for easier access to your hotel room than the usual clamshell style. The front’s striations conceal a spacious laptop pocket on the front and a zippered pocket. And the interior is well-organized. There are no compression straps; instead, a double sided compression panel has pockets on both the front and the back. A large pocket is also on the underside the lid. “This bag is designed for smooth travel through airports,” says Wired senior commerce editor Adrienne So. She especially appreciated the stabilizer, which prevents tipping—even when topped with an overstuffed tote.

Pros: Easy to use, stylish, and excellent interior organization
Cons: The hard shell option is heavier.

Dimensions: 22″ x 15.5″ x 9.5″.
Weight: 8.6 lb.

You are looking for stylish luggage for your business trip. Carl Friedrik delivers. This trunk-style carry on is for the luxury traveler who values aesthetics and performance equally. Traveler’s associate editor Matt Ortile This carry-on bag has been with him on trips to Washington DC (twice), Portofino in Italy, Saudi Arabia and Paris. He says, “I am a serial packer and I can use this for up to five days.” Lighter packers can easily extend it to a whole week with only a carry on and personal items. This trunk-style suitcase is not only attractive, but it also rolls smoothly. Ortile said, “It rolls over carpet and hard flooring with ease.”

Pros: The wheels are very durable and have a smooth, gliding motion.
Cons: Heavier than average

Dimensions: 22″x14″x9″
Weight: 8.2 lb.

Casetify brought the popular durability of its scratch- and scuff resistant phone cases to the Bounce carry on, its first piece luggage. TravelerWriter’s Commerce Paris Wilson It was durable enough to get down the uneven cobblestone roads of NYC’s Financial District. She fit five days’ worth of clothes—jeans, sweats, sneakers, hoodies—inside with ease. The outer shell is more durable than any other bag I’ve owned. hard-shell Wilson says that the reinforced edges make it more resistant to bumps and scratches. This bag is a great choice for tech-savvy traveler because of its scratch-resistant outer surface and AirTag pocket.

Pros: AirTag pocket that is scratch-resistant and built-in
Cons: The heavy side

Dimensions: 22″x14″x9″
Weight: 9.7 lb.

Briggs & Riley is famous for its unbeatable lifetime warranty: if it breaks, they fix it—no questions asked. Of course, this warranty depends on you living near a Briggs & Riley authorized dealer. So has had hers for nearly 20 years. It’s simple to fix a broken zipper pull (and it’s free) whenever it happens. Baseline CX has an interior garment organizer, a feature that used to be standard but is now surprising rare. So says, “This is what my husband and myself use when we need to bring formal clothing or a suit for an event.” The handle is the most durable, comfortable, and long-lasting one I have ever used. And the YKK zips are the best. Even when I stuffed it full and sat on top of it to close it, the zippers only needed to be replaced once. The nylon has barely shown any wear after I have dragged it from Bodrum, Turkey, to Reykjavik Iceland.

Pros: Included in this industry-best warranty is a garment folder
Cons: Heavy

Dimensions: 21.7″ x 15″ x 9″
Weight: 9.5 lb.

You get a Rimowa or other clamshell aluminum luggage for its security. The clamps on a classic aluminium suitcase are more difficult to break than the zippers or fabric of soft-shell bags. The fabric is sealed to stop water from getting in. Rimowa is the only aluminum suitcase that’s instantly recognizable. Wired’s commerce director Martin Cizmar The wheels and seal were well balanced. Like all Rimowas the dings from travel add to its classic patina.

Pros: The aging process is made beautiful by this extremely durable, water-resistant product.
Cons: The bag handlers are kicking these to make them look better.

Dimensions: 21.8″x14″x9″
Weight: 8.8 lb.

Peak Design, the company that is loved by all techies, has ventured into the suitcase market with the Roller Pro this year. The Roller Pro was designed from the ground-up, unlike most direct-to consumer bags that are manufactured in the same factories. It can be used as a carry-on bag or a large camera case with an extra-large insert. The Roller Pro is also a fan for its many thoughtful features. The Roller Pro’s top has a “drawbridge”, so it opens like a clamshell, not by swinging. The handle is made of carbon fiber and it’s smaller than the standard handle. The wheels are also positioned further towards the corners. The bag can be expanded with a zipper from 34 to 39 liters. Plus, the shell is a hybrid soft-shell/hard-shell with Peak Design’s sleek, matte VersaPack fabric that looks good no matter where you take it and when.

ProsExpandable, perfect for camera equipment
You can also find out more about ConsThe warranty could have been better

Dimensions: 23″ x 15.5″ x 9.5″
Weight: 6.3 lb.

Maxlite Air is an excellent choice for those who travel only with a carry-on. The Maxlite Air is lightweight and easy to move, even when fully packed. Former Traveler Kayla Brock, editor of the magazine Travel & Leisure, recommends this bag for those who overpack and want some extra room. It’s expandable so you can fit in souvenirs that you have collected along the way. Brock has brought it to North Dakota, Europe, New York, Zanzibar, Seattle, Jamaica, Chicago, Colorado, and the Cayman Islands, packing for as long as three weeks with it—and always having enough room. Brock said, “Out of my many suitcases, this one is by far the best and I always take it with me when I travel.”

Pros: Expandable and lightweight
Cons: Scuffed surfaces are more difficult to clean

Dimensions: 23″x15″x10″
Weight: 6.4 lb.

Samsonite Outline Pro is the perfect choice if you want a carry-on that’s simple but functional. This is one of the lightest spinners on our list, and it’s expandable.). Traveler’s Emily Adler, a social media associate manager, took it on two roadtrips last summer. She appreciated how smoothly it rolled once it was full. Adler says, “It is very well-made and does the job.” This carry-on also proves you don’t need to break the bank to get your hands on quality luggage—with a price tag under $200, it’s a smart and affordable pick.

Pros: Lightweight, smooth-rolling, budget-friendly
Cons: Basic design

Dimensions: 21.7″ by 14.6″ by 9.1″
Weight: 7.9 lb.

Antler’s Heritage range is their most premium yet. They took inspiration from classic designs and created it. Each Heritage Cabin is hand-built and has an aluminium frame that features reinforced corners for added protection. There’s attention to detail across the board here, from its soft-close handle to its secure TSA-approved double latch closure, and there’s even replaceable wheels—a first for the brand—which is all backed up by Antler’s lifetime warranty.

It has a 50/50 split on the inside, a compressing pad and several pockets including one for laundry. It is well-sized and will fit almost any airline’s carry-on requirement. But double-check your requirements before traveling. Verity Burns, Wired’s It was a great pick for a long weekend away in the Scottish Highlands. The associate gear director said: “It’s a beautiful bike, it rolls very well and has enough room to pack properly for all seasons. We needed that space over our four days.”

Pros: Style, comfort and lifetime warranty are all included in this stylish, smooth-rolling wheel.
Cons: Color options are limited