We know a thing or two about luggage at Travel + Leisure and rigorously test suitcases and bags of all types, all year long. Whether you’re someone who refuses to check a suitcase or the type of traveler who likes to stroll onto the plane with only a fanny pack, we’ve researched hardside suitcases that can survive baggage claim, soft-sided items you can stuff to the very last inch, and backpacks, totes, and smaller bags, too. At the end of the day, nothing slows you down more than the wrong bag in the wrong place at the wrong time.