Bag check: The best luggage for your next holiday

Best for: those setting off on a multi-country adventure 

A high-quality travel wallet is an overseas holiday essential. It keeps your passport, travel documents, currency, and other important things all in one place so you won’t have a heart attack when you check to see if your passport is still there every five minutes (just me?). The wallet has been tested for durability and has the standout element of a built-in pen holder, so you won’t have to continuously ask to borrow your plane neighbour’s pen.

Key features:

• Organized pockets for travel documents, cash, coinage, and credit cards
• Built-in pen holder
• Convenient grab handle for easy carrying
• 2-year global warranty

Best for: weekend getaways and staycations

If you’re the type of traveller who easily fits everything into one carry-on bag, kudos to you! Make sure that your carry-on can last the distance, including being pushed into overhead compartments and yanked onto trains. A hard-shell case is a great call as items can be stuffed into corners without it pushing out over measurement requirements.

The C-Lite Spinner expandable carry-on provides a whopping volume of 42L while weighing just 2.1 kg. The Roxkin shell creates a thin, lightweight skin that is as strong as a rock and won’t easily crack or break, while the elongated double pull handle and smooth-rolling double wheels guarantee ultimate maneuverability for speeding through the airport with ease.

Sizes: 55cm (carry-on), 69, 75cm, 81cm

Key features:

• Integrated ID Tag
• Divider pad for easy and organised packing
• Expandable for increased packing space
• Functional elastic cross ribbons to secure packed items
• Integrated 3-digit TSA combination lock
• 10-year warranty 

Best for: adventure holidaymakers venturing off the beaten track

If you’re planning on adventuring across tough terrain, a wheeled duffle is a great bet. Wheel it easily through airports and train stations, and throw it onto your back when it’s time to traverse up stairs or across uneven terrain. The handy different compartments and outer pockets mean bits and pieces are within arm’s reach, and it includes two zip-around pockets, one of which is designed for your shoes or dirty clothing… perfect for if you’re going a few days without the luxury of a washing machine. 

Size: 55cm

Key features:

• Zip over handle cover
• Smooth-rolling wheels
• Front external zippered pocket
• Internal sleeve pockets for small items
• Adjustable, removable shoulder strap
• Two grip handles with a padded carry handle
• 2-year warranty 

Best for: that long-awaited European vacation with all the bells and whistles 

If you’re more of a luxury traveller and you’re going away for an extended stint, you’ll need a large suitcase that you can squeeze all your holiday ‘fits into while still looking sleek. The minimal aesthetic of this case will stand out on the carousel. Bevelled edges offer corner protection for when you’re rushing through the airport – or gliding, rather, on the smooth wheels.

Our favourite part? The hanging loop/hook: simply pop the case open to hang light coats and jackets. Meanwhile, divider pads will keep all your bits and bobs organised. It’s basically like travelling with a very light, very streamlined wardrobe. Add in a toiletry kit to keep your skincare and haircare organised.

Sizes: 55cm, 69cm, 75cm

Key features:

• Expandable
• Wet pocket
• Detachable divider
• Anti-theft security zipper
• Hanging loop/hook
• 10-year warranty 

Best for: day trips and boat excursions

For an exciting excursion or a day trip to another town, you need a manageable bag with room for all your necessities: sunblock, drink bottle, snacks, and camera. Don’t be fooled by its size: this sleek little backpack has a surprising packing capacity, including sleeves for your drink bottle and laptop. Front magnetic snap closure means easy access when on the go, and a padded back panel and shoulder straps will help you stay comfortable even when walking for miles.

Key features:

• Front pocket
• 15″ padded laptop sleeve
• Water bottle sleeve
• Padded Back Panel & Shoulder Straps
• Smart sleeve