These are my tried and tested carry-on bags that I’ve personally traveled with and still use. 

I’ve featured most of these on my YouTube channel so that you can see them live in action! 

My Favorite (& personally tested) Carry-on Bags

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-on

I have both the 19” 4-wheel spinner and the 20” 2-wheel roller bag. 

Why I like Travelpro: 

• Fits in virtually every airline sizer
• Lightweight
• Trusted brand 
• Affordable

Watch my in-depth review video of the Travelpro bags here.

Monos Carry-on

Why I like Monos: 

• Sleek & minimalist design
• Slim, fits on most North American and European airlines
• Amazing organization and compression pad system
• Whisper quiet wheels
• Rounded telescopic handle makes it easy to attach any bag/tote to carry

Watch my in-depth review video of the Monos Carry-on here.

Mixi Carry-on (20”)

Why I like Mixi: 

• Built in cup holder & shelf
• Extremely sturdy
• Tons of interior space
• Top open design
• Great for small hotel rooms/airbnbs
• Wheels are very smooth

Watch my in-depth review video of Mixi carry-on bag here!

Level8 Road Runner Pro

Why I like the Level8 Road Runner:

• Level8 wheels are some of the smoothest we’ve tested
• Front laptop compartment
• Very sturdy bag & handles really well

Level8 Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-on

Why I like the Level8 Aluminum Carry-on:

• Premium, higher end option
• Zipperless for added safety (but also makes it easy to access contents of your bag mid-flight)
• Looks like a high-end Rimowa at half the price
• Compact & fits on most airlines

Other Carry-on Bags I Love

These carry-ons are bags I’ve researched extensively and would love to try out one day. 

I’ve only included bags that I know are high-quality, pass the overhead bin test and are well-reviewed by other travelers (including personal recommendations from you guys)!

July Carry-On Light

• One of the lightest hardshell carry-ons on the market at 3.9lbs
• Fits nearly every airline’s overhead bin (Europe too)!
• Customizable! You can print your name or nickname on the bag
• Double 360 degree wheels for ultra smooth gliding

BEIS Small Carry-On

• Intentionally designed to fit in all overhead bins
• Retractable bag strap (I love this!)
• Innovative interior compartments and compression pad design 
• Comes in fun colors!