To be completely honest, I’m a major homebody. I love a good night in with a home-cooked meal, fuzzy socks, and a classic movie more than just about anything in the entire world. Just like everyone, though, I experience wanderlust from time to time, which I prefer to look at not as a reason to leave my house but as an opportunity to buy new travel bags.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a proud introvert like me or you’re barely in your apartment—if you’re living through this summer, you want to be out and about. Traveling has a new appeal after over a year of going absolutely nowhere, and everyone is ready to jet off to a destination that isn’t the couch. Netflix and books are no longer fulfilling the thrill of an actual trip. However, with newfound wanderlust comes the realization that your travel bags might be in need of an update. Your L.L.Bean duffle from 2010 just isn’t going to cut it anymore, which is why we’ve rounded up the best travel bags on the internet—for reformed homebodies and consistent globetrotters alike.
In this article
01. Checked Bags
02. Carry-On Bags
Checked Bags
AWAY
Large Suitcase
This hard-sided suitcase from Away features spinner wheels, an interior compression system, and a hidden laundry bag. What’s not to love?
4 colors available
Carry-On Bags
CALPAK
Carry-On Luggage
If you’re looking for your luggage to have a more vintage vibe, this carry-on is a modern spin on a classic trunk style—plus it expands up to 3 inches!
3 colors available