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Monos is the number one suitcase brand we recommend, but Samsonite is the most popular luggage manufacturer in the world. Ultimately, which brand to choose depends on how you travel and what you prioritize.

Delsey offers timeless style and excellent durability, while Samsonite loads up on innovative features and modern design. The choice depends on what you prioritize in your luggage.

We prefer Samsonite luggage overall for durability and functionality, but American Tourister is a great choice for travelers on a budget.

Monos luggage is higher quality overall, but Béis is a great alternative that’s a bit cheaper and has more features.

CALPAK luggage is stylish and trendy, while Samsonite luggage is tried and true.

Travelpro luggage wins in build quality and warranty, but that doesn’t mean Samsonite is out of the running.

Black Diamond, Petzl, and Fenix are known for making great headlamps, and that showed up in our testing. They aren’t the only ones that impressed us, though.

The best gift for a hiker isn’t an essential piece of gear. It’s that little luxury that makes life on the trail that much more enjoyable.

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If you aren’t using packing cubes, are you even packing? Eagle Creek, Monos, EVERGOODS, and Peak Design make some impressively functional cubes.

With smooth-rolling wheels, reinforced padding, and ample organization, a ski bag keeps your gear protected and easy to transport.

Camp chairs from brands like Helinox, GCI, and YETI range from featherweight backpacking seats to burly models with back support that will put your office chair to shame.

Rugged (but heavy) boots are the classic hiking footwear, but many people are now turning to breezy trail runners. The choice depends on your fitness and the terrain you’re tackling… oh, and your sense of style.

July and Away are two of the best luggage brands out there. While July performs better overall, there might be a reason to consider choosing an Away suitcase.

Béis offers trendy and durable polycarbonate luggage at a lower price than competitors like Away and Monos. While it’s not quite as refined, the distinctive style, smart features, and sheer value make Béis a serious competitor.

Delsey promises luggage with classic French elegance combined with uncompromising functionality. These 10 pieces are the best the brand has to offer.

You can’t go wrong, but Monos is better if you want the absolute best bang for your buck, and July is better if you want fancy features like built-in battery banks or removable laptop sleeves.

July earned its place as one of our top luggage brands because the anodized aluminum corner bumpers, redesigned spinner wheels, and lifetime guarantee give us confidence that these suitcases will last a very, very long time.

The results are clear: Travelpro is the easy choice for soft side luggage. We also found some outstanding models from other brands.

In our search for the best hardside luggage, we focused on suitcases that are durable, protective, and stylish. These top competitors didn’t disappoint.

A good laptop backpack needs to be a protective home for your expensive device. The top packs we tested do that and much, much more.