TOM BIHN Aeronaut 30, Multi-carry duffel, 30L, 20" x 12.5" x 8"

Three full days of clothes plus my laptop and toiletries fit in this thing, and it still slid under the seat in front of me without a fight. The handle and zippers feel solid enough to survive being tossed around a luggage carousel, which is exactly what I needed for a week of connecting flights.

The 30-liter size slips into the overhead bin even on smaller regional jets, which saved me on a tight connection. I packed for a five-day trip with room to spare, and the straps tucked away cleanly when I wanted to carry it like a briefcase.

I’ve hauled this thing through three airports in a week and the straps stayed comfortable even when I had it fully stuffed. The 20” length slides into the overhead bin without a fight, and the carry handles are sturdy enough that I never worried about the weight.