Most Paravel luggage pieces held up well during our durability tests, though the lighter-colored hardside models are prone to scuffing. The suitcases are also easy to pull, push, and roll over various flooring materials. What's more, Paravel luggage is undeniably stylish with a sophisticated appeal and a cool mid-century flair. Prices are somewhat steep, but in the end, we think it's worth the investment. Once on the go, it was easy to manoeuvre, with the wheels moving smoothly and quietly on every surface. In fact, they remained robust throughout all our tests. When full, however, the handles weren’t that comfortable. Victorinox has boiled their luggage down to the bare minimum so that they can focus on building the best of the best. When it comes to the outer shell, you can choose between virgin polycarbonate hardshell or abrasion-resistant nylon softshell. Both are extremely tough and durable.

We continue to love the capacity of this suitcase but have had issues with the middle level of the telescoping handle staying in place.

The proportions are inspired, and the silhouettes of each piece are polished and dripping with elegance. They are one of the most fashion-forward brands on our list.

They are mainly focused on softshell cases for holiday travelers, offering high-quality baggage at affordable prices. We found the suitcase roomy and liked how it maintained its size and shape even when stuffed to capacity. The compression feature was another bonus: keeping clothes neatly in place—as was the full-zip interior divider, which allowed us to keep clean and dirty items. If you need extra space, there’s a handy expansion feature. Finally, we found that the multi-directional wheels allowed for smooth maneuverability over a range of terrains. We could easily pull the suitcase behind us or push it in front.

The unbreakable amper-free double zipper is seamless and tough, creating one of the strongest closures where you usually find the weakest point of a bag. BRITBAG suitcases are completely different. They instantly bring thoughts of flight cases for musical instruments, with ridges, sharp angles, and a rough, rugged look. Travelpro was the inventor of the wheeled, carry-on case, and they have only grown more innovative since then, all to make travel the best experience possible.

It survived our durability tests almost entirely unscathed, with just the expected minor scuffing. Impressively for such a lightweight case, the main panels emerged pristine after dropping and any dents popped out immediately. They have built their brand to cater to the frequent traveler, offering all types of luggage options, while using their years of experience to give that luggage style, durability, and affordability.The products fall into the mid-range category, making them an accessible luggage option, while also being durable and high-quality. The mighty Shielding range does the talking for itself with its unique 360 ABS embossed shell offering a stunning appeal and great protection. The Cabin is the perfect, stylish travelling... Lovingly handmade in the UK from 100% leather, The Cambridge Satchel Company offers a range of satchels from traditional designs to contemporary colours. July:While we appreciated the looks of these mid-range bags, we would recommend purchasing darker colored bags that won't likely scuff as easily. Hartmann originally made high-durability luggage, and as their clientele insisted on good looks, the luggage evolved into the classy, top-quality bags available today.

Arlo Skye:We love this brand's smooth design and stand-out colors, but considering the higher price-point, these bags don't include any extra features or ways to keep items secure. The suitcases are designed to be the maximum allowed, both in size and weight, and each suitcase is tested well above the maximum allowed weight.

The suitcases were a breeze to maneuver on their 360-degree spinner wheels, and carrying The Everywhere and The Garment Bag was comfortable with the padded shoulder straps. The Garment Bag also has interior padding that keeps all of your long clothing items protected and helps to minimize wrinkles. Away is certainly not the cheapest luggage brand out there, but it's also far from the most expensive. Considering the 100-day return window, lifetime warranty, and stylish designs, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to pretty much any traveler. After discovering that not one goatskin left over from the UK food industry was being tanned here, Billy Tannery decided to do something. Tapping into local leather knowledge, the brand built a pioneering microtannery in Leicestershire. One of the largest manufacturers of leather luggage in England with over 135 years of experience in the leather industry. Tusting is still an independent, family-run business to this very day. The type of luggage you should buy depends on how you travel. Try to consider the practicalities before being enticed by the endless colours and styles available!