Whether you’re whisking yourself away to sunnier parts for the weekend or heading interstate overnight on strictly business, you can forgo the checked-in luggage. Tow your earthly possessions along in carryon luggage instead.
From Australian-made bovine leather duffles to heritage monogrammable carryon suitcases, we’ve curated an edit of lightweight carryon luggage options that’ll see you from A to B without the baggage claim woes.
Read on for our top picks for the timeless jet-setter.
Clifton cabin bag suitcase, $299, Antler
With each feature thoughtfully designed for longevity, this polycarbonate cabin suitcase from 1914-established British brand Antler is hand-finished with meticulous care and comes in 12 sleek shades.
Key features:
Weight 2.9kg
Innovative, twist-grip handle
TSA combination lock
Lifetime warranty
Comes with dust bag
R.M. Williams Saddler duffle bag, $999, THE ICONIC
From Aussie heritage brand R.M. Williams comes this duffle bag made in Australia with smooth genuine bovine leather. A timeless traveller’s keepsake.
Key features:
Double stitched seams
Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap
Inner zip-up closure
Globite Voyager carryon underseat suitcase, $139.95, THE ICONIC
From another Aussie heritage brand Globite comes the Voyager carryon that is available in six colourways and includes a monogrammable badge.
Key features:
Weight 2.6kg
ABS and polycarbonate materials
Antibacterial and water-resistant lining
YKK zippers
Hinimoto wheels
TSA lock
5-year warranty
Paravel Main Line vegan leather-trimmed recycled-canvas duffel bag, $486.95, NET-A-PORTER
Made from Paravel’s signature water-resistant recycled canvas with vegan leather trims, this lightweight duffle is a dapper jet-setting accessory.
Key features:
Weight 0.9kg
Two-way zip fastening along top
Lockable zipper
Detachable shoulder strap
Two internal pockets
Carbon black Jett Black carryon suitcase, $269.10 (usually $299), Hardtofind
Unique in finish, this expandable Jett Black carryon puts a contemporary twist on the standard black suitcase.
Key features:
Spinner wheels that roll upright
TSA lock
Internal zip divider to separate clothes
Carry All Weekender bag, $295, July
An ideal pick for business trips, this weekender bag from July features a minimalist design with space aplenty as well as a padded laptop sleeve.
Key features:
Weight 1kg
Pass-through band for easy attachment to suitcase
QuickPass hidden pocket with magnetic closure
16″ laptop padded sleeve compartment
Detachable dual adjustment shoulder strap
Internal dividers and zipped pockets for documents and small tablets
Internal key hook
Gunmetal external D-rings for other attachments
5-year warranty and 100-day returns
