With so many choices on the market today, deciding between the best luggage brands can be a challenge. To help you have a stress-free vacation, Charles the Butler and tech expert Amber MacArthur have joined forces to round up the very best in quality and functionality. Bring the fun to the airport for the kids with a luggage scooter or travel light with a simple yet organized carry-on.
Samsonite Stryde 111 Carry-on
This smart option has three tech-specific features including a built-in USB port, and LED lights on both sides of the handle system and the lining is made up of Recyclex—a material created using consumer recycled pet plastic bottles. It also has innovative features like an ID tag that uses magnets to stick to the side, a retractable strap and packing cubes that double as a compression system. The hard shell is great for items you want to keep wrinkle-free like a suit or a dress.
SHOP: Stryde 111 Carry-on; $760 at Samsonite
Sully & Son Co. Toku Tote
BIPOC brand Sully & Son is all about making travelling smart. Their Toku Tote is a unique hybrid of a tote and shoulder bag perfect for city and country adventures. It includes a USB and micro-USB charge port, a padded laptop sleeve and adjustable air-mesh shoulder straps for ultimate comfort. The softshell is perfect for casual clothing, so this is great for vacation travel. Plus with all the great pockets, it’s the ultimate carry-on.
SHOP: Toku Tote; $130 at The Bay
Yeti Crossroads 74cm Luggage
This will become your favourite travel companion. This luggage is durable and abrasion-resistant. Also, small and medium Crossroads packing cubes are included for extra organization and interior mesh pockets to allow you to easily see what’s stashed inside.
SHOP: Crossroads 74cm Luggage; $550 at Yeti
Gry Mattr 20” Duffel
Rocking a sleek matte finish, this duffle will go with you everywhere, from the gym to the airport. The bag has a USB port for charging on the go, an RFID pocket that will protect your digital valuables and a luggage strap that lets you strap your bag down for a stress-free trip.
SHOP: Gry Mattr 20” Duffel; $99 at Staples
Airwheel SR5 Smart Following Suitcase
This smart robot suitcase follows you—literally! The core tech of the suitcase includes UWB and sensor technology that allows it to travel autonomously without bumping into people or objects. It has a built-in USB, an emergency flashlight, and a secure TSA lock that can go through customs smoothly without being damaged.
SHOP: SR5 Following Suitcase; $999 at Airwheel
Airwheel SQ3 Kids Electric Luggage Scooter
Make travel fun for the kids with this electric luggage scooter. Kids can ride it or pull it, plus it comes to stickers to let your kids make it their own. It has outstanding sound quality and can be paired via Bluetooth to your phone or tablet to enjoy music as you ride.
SHOP: SQ3 Kids Electric Luggage Scooter; $349 at Airwheel
