Carry On Luggage Top Picks

One of the most comprehensive suitcase carry-on charts is from travel-made-simple.com. If you are flying to Hawaiʻi on Hawaiʻian Airlines, United, Virgin or Alaska — the legal measurements that will fit in the overhead compartments are (L) 22 (W) 14 (D) 9, (some might be more, but these are a safe bet). As far as weight, Hawaiʻian allows 25 pounds; Virgin, 30; and the others don’t have a weight limit. Here are some of options that won’t get you stopped at the gate.

Enkloze X1 Carbon Fiber Carry-On 21″ – 4 Wheel Spinner 100% poly TSA approvedIf I had a wish list -this tops it. Aluminum frame + 5 year warranty, two TSA approved locks (1x combo lock and 1x key lock) key provided, ultra quiet Hinomoto wheels, dimensions (L) 21.3 (W) 9.5 (D) 14.6, 8 lbs. $249.*

Skyway Nimbus2.0 20-Inch 4 Wheel Expandable Carry-On This sturdy stroller comes in “that’s definitely mine” raspberry or lime ish green, dimensions, (L) 19.5 (W) 14 (D) 8.5, 8 lbs. $72.*

Samsonite Cruisair DLX Hardside Spinner 21, One of the most recognized names in travel has evolved, (L) 21 (W) 14 (D) 9, 9 lbs. $155.*

Ever Moda 360 Spinner Luggage Carry On, Teal Blue Quatrefoil Moroccan features include locking pull out handle, four fully rotating wheels, two exterior zippered pockets, dimensions: (L) 20 (W) 14 (D) 9.5, 6.5 lbs. $90.*

Ever Moda Black Moroccan 20-inch Expandable Carry On Rolling Luggage, features include locking pull out handle, four fully rotating wheels, two exterior zippered pockets, dimensions: (L) 20 (W) 14 (D) 9.5, 6.5 lbs. $90.*

Aerolite 4-Wheel Spinner Hardshell Cabin Hand Luggage Suitcase, (L) 22.8 (W) 14.8 (D) 9.4 6.5 lbs, 7.5 lbs. $70.*

Kensington SecureTrek 17″ Lockable Anti-Theft Laptop & Overnight Roller The ultimate option for business travelers, a padded compartment holds up to 17″ laptop and 10″ tablet, workstation pocket organizes all your chargers, pens, business cards, keys and ample space for clothing, files and personal items, (L) 21 (W) 14 (D) 10.5, $127.*