Best suitcases for international travel

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The Travel + Leisure team tested 436 carry-on bags in our lab and on flights around the world and this Samsonite hardside spinner was a clear winner.

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We have reviewed soft-sided and hard-sided spinner luggage as our favorite choices of best international travel luggage; See our detailed guide: comparison charts and product reviews plus important features at a glance.

This essential guide to the best suitcases for international travel has everything from durable hardside luggage to lightweight carry-ons for all of your jet-setting needs.

Whether you’ll be traveling to a bordering country or to another continent halfway around the world, there are a few luggage brands that really stand out when it comes to their overall value and performance for international travelers.

Editor Shannon McMahon is always planning her next trip and often writing in her travel journal. Follow her on Twitter @shanmcmahon_ and on Instagram @shanmcmahon. Shannon joined SmarterTravel in 2015. A former news reporter, she's lived in the south of Spain, spotted elephants in Sri Lanka, gone spelunking in the Caribbean, hiked Jordan's Petra Basin, interviewed Sao Paulo's Michelin-Star chefs, and explored China via bullet train. Travel trends, news oddities, and her visits to…

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