Trends come and go, but here at Condé Nast Traveler, one thing never changes: your insatiable appetite for seeing the world. This year you cast an almighty 798,867 votes in our 39th Readers’ Choice Awards to tell us about the planet’s best travel experiences: You fell hard for palace hotels in Morocco, cruised down the Amazon, and got swept up in New York City’s exhilarating energy.
When it comes to travel gear, it’s clear that our readers value functional, durable luggage that can withstand years’ worth of wear and tear. Below, find your fellow readers’ favorite luggage brands in the world, plus a few of each brand’s most popular suitcases and bags (many of which are beloved by Traveler editors too). These are the carry-ons, weekenders, and backpacks you can rely on trip after trip. From longtime favorites to innovative newcomers, these are the luggage brands trusted most by travelers everywhere.
To kick off this year’s list of our readers’ favorite luggage brands in the world, we have American Tourister, which proves it’s possible to find high-quality suitcases at reasonable prices. The brand’s hard-shell suitcases are simple in design, but they get the job done and hold up pretty well. Where the brand really stands out, though, is with its affordable luggage sets—an ideal option for a new traveler or anyone looking to upgrade their entire collection at once.
