Awesome Luggage

Genius Pack’s carry-on has a removable and compressible laundry bag, internal zippered compartments (including a toiletry bag and a garment bag), outer pockets for a water bottle and an umbrella and an integrated item checklist.

A carry-on luggage packed with practical features. It has dedicated laptop and tablet outer compartments, durable and silent 6″ wheels and inner elastic straps to secure items. It’s also weatherproof and expandable.

Selma Durand’s Weighing Handle concept helps travelers see if their luggage is near or exceeds 20kg to 23kg, the usual range for baggage carry-on. The measurement is indicated when the bag is lifted using the handle.

GoPlug bags are backpacks and roller cases with a built-in high power battery, a 115v AC, 80 watt outlet and USB ports. They also have a waterproof power button and a retractable extension cord for charging their battery.

The Westalot is a clever take on the garment bag. It folds up into a duffle bag and has extra compartments, making it more compact and useful than ordinary garment bags. It can carry everything you need for a 3-day trip.

A backpack with a 35L capacity. It has full-length zippers for easy access to its contents. It also lies flat for easy packing, and has a dedicated laptop compartment. Its straps can also be tucked inside so you can carry it like a briefcase.

Like Restoration Hardware’s Aviator collection, Timothy Oulton’s suitcase and luggage set was inspired by WW II fighter planes. The bags have a distressed aluminum finish and fighter plane schematics printed in the interior.

A cavernous wheeled suitcase from the lords of luggage, Globe-Trotter. The 30s design of the collection is evident in the vulcanized fiberboard body and handcrafted leather trimmings. See the rest of the Centenary series here.

Kelty’s Ascender bags can be converted from carry-on to checked-in luggage to add up to 75% extra space. Their aluminum chassis is detachable and can also be expanded. Available starting 8/2013.

Crash Baggage are made to be “handled without care.” The luggage has a worn and dented look that makes it stand out. It’s a bit silly that all pieces are “damaged” the exact same way though.

A spacious bag made of tearproof and waterproof ballistic nylon. Has room for 2 suits, 3 dress shirts, 2 pairs of shoes and more. It also has a concealed coat hook so you can hang the entire bag.

Soft-sided luggage from Lipault, that can be compressed into a much smaller size when not in use – saving precious closet space. The bags have wheels, two handles and a hidden telescoping pull.

Make your luggage easy to spot with these large and distinctive retro tags made by Two Arms Inc. for Herb Lester. The tags are made from Tyvek, making them resistant to rips, tears and water.

The Sound Trip suitcase makes the lull in between traveling much more bearable. It has a speaker with USB and aux inputs and it also transforms into a chair. Its battery can also charge gadgets.

The London Garment Bag by Lexdray has a removable suit bag and unfolds to reveal a ton of pockets and shelves. Segregate your stuff when you pack, then hang the bag when you arrive.

Part of the EO Travel Collection, it has a polycarbonate front to protect your valuables, a padded compartment for laptops up to 17″ and a butterfly design for easy packing and inspection.

The CarryOn Suitcase measures about 20.4″x 13.4″x6.3″ and has an adjustable shoulder strap, making it a great companion on short trips. It’s made of Hard Graft’s trademark leather and wool.

Tumi’s new Tegra-Lite hard-shell luggage made are from Tegris – a plastic composite used in armor as well as for NASCAR and NFL gear – making them lightweight without sacrificing durability.

Many bags look alike, but yours certainly won’t, with this polyurethane suitcase from Zara with built-in wheels and retractable handle. Measures 20″x15″x8″, meeting most carry-on rules.

The Lift is an adjustable t-strap that secures your luggage and provides multiple additional handles. Has a seatbelt-style buckle for easy attachment and removal and a front plate for luggage tags.

A lightweight, durable and water-resistant case with enough room for a folded shirt. There are raised pads on the inner side of either half of the case to secure the shirt and minimize creases.

Muji’s hardshell suitcases are tough, but not on your wallet. Made of lightweight but durable polycarbonate and has 360º-turning wheels. Measures 26.8″ x 17.7″ x 9.1″, max capacity 56L.

In Britain, luggage carries you. UK-based Micro Scooters teamed up with Samsonite to create a hard shell suitcase that doubles as a scooter. Can also be used as a trolley. Maximum load is 220lbs.