The Best Checked Luggage, Tested & Reviewed By Our Editors
"Tumi’s Extended Trip Expandable 4-Wheeled Packing Case is not for everyone, or for quick trips—but there’s no doubt its overall quality and capacious compartments (126L in total) appeal to luxury travelers. Its “smooth-rolling zippers and telescope handle that doesn't stick” stood out to research director Alexandra Sanidad, who used the suitcase on a cross-country trip to help move her son into his college dorm. The soft-sided suitcase is also armed with a removable garment sleeve, a hanger bracket, and a large mesh zip pocket, and three additional zip pockets. All in all, it weighs 17 pounds prior to packing, but there’s enough space to “bring enough clothing for a month without having to wash anything.” The price tag, the highest out of all the luggage we reviewed, should be the deciding factor in purchasing the bag; if you want the Tumi name and are willing to pay nearly $1,400, you’ll have a roomy, well-designed piece of luggage. If your budget doesn’t allow for this type of spending, you’ll be fine with something like the Calpak Ambeur Large Luggage."
