Suitcase reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 193 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Suitcase brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/TravelHacks, r/travel, r/pcmasterrace, r/BuyItForLife, r/onebag. Top-rated brands include Samsonite (4.2/5), Travelpro (4.4/5), Away (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews193
Subreddits15
Posts24
Brands66
Products51
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#1
Samsonite
4.2
(33)
"I’ve had great luck with Samsonite’s Winfield 3 DLX. It’s a hard shell but with a more robust design."
"I’ve always used samsonite, they are indestructible."
"I bought a Samsonite about 3 years ago. Semi hard shell. It's distinctive, it's sturdy. It's light weight. Very happy with this purchase."
"I’ve only used for the last 25 years because of it’s durability and reliability."
"Sampsonite. Warranty is damn good if you travel often."
"My samsonite hard shell suitcase has been with me to 5 countries in 10 years and it still feels new."
"I have a Samson and love it. Build quality is great, space is used efficiently."
"I found a 4-wheel Samsonite at a thrift store for <$10. No smells, and I left it outside in the sun for a few days just to be safe."
"Samsonite for me .. had the same one for the years now and still great."
"The medium size for a three week work and leisure trip to Europe was excellent, with added flexibility and useful compartments."
#2
Travelpro
4.4
(24)
"Price to performance hits a sweetspot with the travelpro maxlite series. Also has an amazing warranty."
"I’ve had one of their carryons for over 10 years and it’s still in great shape."
"Very happy with my travel pro luggage. It has been through a lot and I’ve never had a problem."
"Travel pro . Worth every penny . It’s sooo important to have quality luggage."
"I’ve had my TP carryon for over ten years (!) and beat it to shit and have had zero problems. Incredibly durable."
"Even the basic lines for travelpro are awesome."
"TravelPro, hands down."
"Exceedingly well made, and a great warranty."
"I had a large travelpro suitcase that I used frequently for like 10 years."
"Check out the Travelpro Platinum Elite. I have the two wheel version and it’s gotten me through upwards of 500+ flights and countless road trips without a single issue over the past 8 years."
#3
Away
4.6
(16)
"I have three away suitcases and love all of them"
"I’ve had my Away carryon for 6 years now and I’ve started to get annoyed with how well it’s held up."
"I am bound to my Away bags for life now, and I’ve tried so many brands."
"I love all of my Away suitcases."
"For my carry-on luggage, I splurged on Away and LOVE it so much! Great quality and there's warranty on it."
"Away. I know they’re spendy. A suitcase is a tool. Buy a decent one that will serve you for a long time."
"I second Away!"
"I bought an Away suitcase five years ago and haven’t regretted a thing about the decision."
"My Away hard case fits in the overhead as a carry on and has lasted nearly 5 years."
"It's by far the best luggage I’ve ever owned and all my coworkers who fly about as much as I do also use Away."
#4
Monos
4.4
(12)
"I love my monos one though and that they are climate neutral."
"I have a Monos that I love."
"Another vote for Monos."
"I really like my Monos, it seems to be great quality, rolls smoothly."
"By far the most durable and easy to use is the Monos."
"I switched to Monos out of Canada, lifetime warranty and nice little extras."
"I am pretty happy with it. It has some nice internal compression and is quite sturdy."
"Hardside - Monos"
"I'm here to throw my two cents in for Monos as well."
"Monos is great for durability and quality."
#5
Briggs & Riley
4.8
(9)
"If you travel with any regularity, invest in a Briggs & Riley."
"Briggs & Riley. They have a lifetime guarantee that INCLUDES OUTSIDE DAMAGE."
"Briggs and Riley. Buy once, cry once."
"I prefer Briggs & Riley."
"It has a lifetime guarantee. Worth every penny."
"Been using a Briggs & Riley 27" rolling duffel since 2010."
"I've had mine (2 wheel, 22 inch) for over 17 years and it had endured several trips circling the globe."
"Softside - Briggs & Riley"
"Quality brand for carry-on luggage."
#6
Pelican Case
5.0
(6)
"Only way I’d trust this is in a pelican case labeled fragile."
"For those who can swing it, pelican cases are awesome."
"Just get a pelican case for it and be done with it."
"Invest in a hard case, a lot cheaper than a new pc."
"Get a pelican case or something similar."
"Get a pelican case or something similar."
#7
Tumi
4.3
(6)
"I’ve had my carry on for 20 years and it still looks fresh and works well."
"The spinner wheels are AMAZING and it has lifetime repairs included."
"Tumi, Barry Smith, Antler. Get hardcase."
"Tumi"
"Another quality brand for carry-on luggage."
"Tumi"
#8
Rimowa
4.4
(5)
"Travel frequently, have lots of money, and like to show off? Rimowa."
"If cost is not object - Rimowa."
"The Essential Lite series is probably as close as you'll get with good quality."
"Rimowa."
"Rimowa or Zero Halliburton are about as durable as you’re gonna get."
#9
IT Luggage
4.0
(5)
"I’ve had a 22in spinner for 7 years it’s been on multiple trips per year and has been checked on more than one occasion with no damage."
"Good choice with IT luggage! I’ve had mine for a few years now, and it’s held up surprisingly well."
"I ended up finding a large case from it luggage. I've heard they're good and it was a killer price."
"IT brand!"
"IT luggage is the lightest I have seen."
#10
Traveler's Choice
4.3
(4)
"I've had mine for 20 years now"
"Agree with a lot of the comments and would also recommend Traveler's Choice or Luggage Pro especially if you can get them at a discount store like Nordstrom Rack."
"TJMaxx is an outlet for Travelers Choice suitcases which is a good quality brand."
"Traveler’s Choice is the brand . I saw Samsonite too."
#11
Delsey
4.3
(4)
"I had a Delsey I bought from Macy's that lasted for YEARS."
"We usually travel with a medium sized samsonite or delsey suitcases depends on how long our trip is."
"I have had a Delsey carry on for the better part of a decade."
"I have had good luck over the years with Delsey and Swiss Gear brands."
#12
Pelican
5.0
(3)
"Get a used Pelican 1615TRVL and never have to buy another suitcase again."
"Get a pelican case, that will really protect the parts if u remove all the parts and pack it tightly"
"I ended up getting a pelican 1626. My socks and undies have never felt safer."
#13
World Traveller
5.0
(2)
"I agree with world traveller. Malaki din sale minsan. Made in SG"
"Super reliable brand ng World Traveller, matibay and marami ring options for different designs"
#14
Hard Shell Suitcase
5.0
(2)
"I'd buy a hard-shell suitcase if I were you"
"I wouldn’t even entertain thinking about doing this without a hardshell suitcase."
#15
TravelPro
5.0
(2)
"I have a bias towards hard cases, I love them. Stuff doesn’t get squished around."
"I always recommend the TravelPro Maxlite series for leisure travel. You can find them for less than $100 at TJ Maxx and Marshalls."
#16
Hard Case
4.5
(2)
"It is ALWAYS better to save for the more expensive option to insure safety of your most precious belongings. It is worth spending an extra $200 to buy a hardcase."
"I buy hard case so I don’t transmit bed bugs."
#17
American Tourister
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had my max-carryon size for about 15 years now, and it’s still going strong."
"I've a lot of American Tourister bags that have made it thru 10+ trips, always loaded to the max."
#18
Quince
4.5
(2)
"I just got the quince roller and its terrific for the money."
"I have the Quince one and overall really like it! My bag did get dented though."
#19
Level 8
4.5
(2)
"I ended up getting a Level 8 and I'm honestly super happy with it."
"Level 8 luggage is an up and coming brand, but still remains affordable."
#20
New Case
4.0
(2)
"Then buy a new case where ever you are going."
"In doing this I suggest just buying a new case at your destination."
#21
TJ Maxx and Marshalls
4.0
(2)
"If you're in the US, I recommend checking out TJMaxx and Marshall's for inexpensive brand name luggage."
"Go to Marshalls or TJ Max. They have great suitcases for great prices!"
#22
July
4.0
(2)
"It's the lightest roller bag I've ever seen by far."
"I think the lightest carry on suitcase is 1.8kg - July Carry On Light."
#23
Calpak
3.5
(2)
"I’m a fan of calpak and have never had a problem with cracking."
"Calpak!!"
#24
Amazon Basics
3.0
(2)
"Amazon Basics hardshells"
"Dont spend a lot of money for once-a-year travel. Go with Amazon Basics or head to your nearest TJ Maxx or Marshall’s."
#25
LL Bean
5.0
(1)
"I have LL bean rolling duffel bags that have lasted over a decade."
#26
SwissTech
5.0
(1)
"I have a couple of SwissTech bags that I love. One has done yeoman duty for the last 14 years."
#27
Eastpak
5.0
(1)
"Eastpak! Only available online here. Excellent soft shell cases that last well, can take a beating and look nice."
#28
Osprey Porter Backpack
5.0
(1)
"Osprey porter backpack. I love it!"
#29
Home Depot
5.0
(1)
"It's half the price of luggage and practically indestructible."
#30
Vera Bradley
5.0
(1)
"It’s nice because they’re big enough for baby items, and mine has pockets on the side for small things."
#31
B&R
5.0
(1)
"Travel frequently and have money? B&R."
#32
REI
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the same REI rolling duffel for over a decade."
#33
Victorinox
5.0
(1)
"Victorinox luggage lasts forever if you are looking for roller bags."
#34
Create
5.0
(1)
"You need a create to ship a desktop if you want it to arrive in one piece."
#35
Maurice Moves
5.0
(1)
"Maurice Moves on YouTube just had a decision tree video that helps you know what to consider based on your travel style and needs."
#36
NYT Wirecutter
5.0
(1)
"NYT Wirecutter had a lot of good recs."
#37
Hardcase Luggage
5.0
(1)
"Tips, Use only hardcase luggage with confidence."
#38
Briggs and Riley
5.0
(1)
"I love my Briggs and Riley Carryon Sympatico. It’s very sturdy, has a cool compression type feature, and the smoothest wheels ever."
#39
Cotopaxi
4.0
(1)
"The Cotopaxi is my favorite at $220 (not exactly budget)."
#40
Primark
4.0
(1)
"I use one from Primark and it is pretty good!"
#41
TJ Maxx
4.0
(1)
"Tip, before going out to buy a new luggage at the store, check goodwill first. Then if you don’t find any there go to TJ Maxx and buy some there."
#42
Members Mark
4.0
(1)
"I bought a hard case carry-on from Sams Club (Members Mark brand) a couple years ago after a lot of research on the best hard case under $100."
#43
Titan
4.0
(1)
"My experience with https://www.titan-bags.com/koffer was good thus far."
#44
Hauptstadtkoffer
4.0
(1)
"I bought my suitcases from https://hauptstadtkoffer.de/ and cannot complain."
#45
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Whatever I bought at Costco holds up"
#46
Rimowa Checked Suitcases
4.0
(1)
"My checked suitcases are rimowa, but in terms of deflecting damage, my samsonites fare just as"
#47
Lowe Alpine
4.0
(1)
"Lowe Alpine Escape is a 36l bag that can be carried as a suitcase (with backpack straps hidden)."
#48
Dakine
4.0
(1)
"I've put 50+ flights on a Dakine which has a fabric top, instead of a hard shell."
#49
Take Off
4.0
(1)
"There’s a brand called Take Off that makes suitcases where you can remove the wheels, which tend to be among the heaviest elements."
#50
Barry Smith
4.0
(1)
"Tumi, Barry Smith, Antler. Get hardcase."
#51
Antler
4.0
(1)
"Tumi, Barry Smith, Antler. Get hardcase."
#52
Cabin Max
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Cabin Max Lyon 44L roller."
#53
Revelation
4.0
(1)
"Mine weighs 1.6kg. It's from the brand Revelation."
#54
Travelite
4.0
(1)
"Theyˋre a very affordable mid, not the cheapest but not in the realms of Rimowa etc."
#55
Lojel
4.0
(1)
"Lojel and delsey."
#56
Sturdy Wooden Box
4.0
(1)
"You can also likely check it in a sturdy wooden box, made for shipping stuff granted you'd have to pay, but it'll be far safer than a fabric suitcase."
#57
Ply Box
4.0
(1)
"If that was my only option, I'd have surrounded it with a ply box."
#58
Pool Noodles
4.0
(1)
"I added pool noodles for extra cushion."
#59
Corsair 4000X Case
4.0
(1)
"I just moved across the country and packed my pc in 2 checked suitcases. Corsair 4000X case."
#60
Kamiliant
4.0
(1)
"Kamiliant. Under siya ng American Tourister."
#61
Yeti
4.0
(1)
"The stuff from Yeti is pretty solid. Their packaging cubes are really nice too."
#62
Patagonia
4.0
(1)
"The to-go standard for carry on seems to be roughly 55 x 30 x 23, which Patagonia 55L fits (almost) perfectly."
#63
Duluth Pack
4.0
(1)
"Their stuff is as close to BIFL as bags can get, and it's just cotton canvas."
#64
Target
3.0
(1)
"The Target brand ones are very similar. We've used them for weekend ski trips, camping, and air travel for two years and they've held up."
#65
Tolino
3.0
(1)
"There is knockoff of the suitcase brand that everyone raves about on Amazon under the name Tolino. The 3 piece set is cheaper than just the international carry on it copies."
#66
Hard Shells
2.0
(1)
"This is why I never use hard shells, they don't expand."
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