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The best checked luggage is secure, durable and provides ample packing space for long-haul trips. To identify the best options on the market today, we assembled a panel of Forbes Vetted editors to ...

As someone who hasn’t checked a bag in more than five years of travel across the U.S. and abroad, I’ve thought a lot about what makes a good piece of carry-on luggage. A summertime European ...

Unlike most backpacks or duffels, the best rolling luggage has storage compartments, sturdy handles, and plenty of space. There’s something so pleasing about packing your items neatly before a ...

Jenna Igneri is a fashion and beauty writer who has worked in the media space for over a decade. In addition to contributing to InStyle, she’s held positions at Refinery29 and NYLON and has ...

Think slouchy, voluminous holdalls and totes perfect for stuffing with make-up bags, phone chargers ... Last year, Balenciaga relaunched its Motorcycle bag – a favourite of Kate Moss in ...

There’s riding in style, and then there’s over 80 Dallas Cowboys all cruising around on the same electric motorcycles. Thanks to a generous gift from team quarterback Dak Prescott, that’s ...

Some airports, including Miami International, have gained a reputation for rigid enforcement, turning away bags that barely exceed the limits. Travelers report that gate-side confrontations over ...

Kristina Rutkowski is a New York-based editor and writer with over 12 years in the fashion industry, specializing in trends, shopping and all things fashion.

To find the best luggage of 2025, I assembled a panel of Forbes Vetted’s most seasoned frequent flyers—including myself—to travel with 20 highly rated contenders and evaluate their performance.