We Tested 8 Pieces of Luggage—Here Are the Ones We Liked Best

Can your luggage withstand being thrown from a ladder? These bags can.

TRAVEL TODAY Luggage We Tested 8 Pieces of Luggage—Here Are the Ones We Liked Best Why is it that when you check a bag at the airport, it almost always seems to roll off the baggage claim damaged? It's a question the TripSavvy team has thought about a lot—and though there's nothing we can do to stop our luggage from being tossed around and abused, we can choose bags that will hold up to the roughest of baggage handlers. To arm you with that same knowledge, we decided to put some of the most popular pieces of luggage to the test. For this process, we headed to our testing lab with eight pieces of luggage, each from reputable brands like TravelPro, Samsonite, and Timbuk2. First, we weighed and measured each bag to determine its actual size. Then, we packed up the bags and walked around with them as if we were using them on vacation—we rolled them over polished concrete, carpet, and even cobblestone streets to see which bags moved the best. But the final test—and the most fun—was durability. While we couldn't replicate exactly what goes on at the airport, we did come up with three tests that pushed the bags to their limits. We started by rolling each bag off of a 5-foot ledge outside onto the cobblestone street below. This caused a significant bit of scuffing, especially on the hard bags. Next, we brought the bags back inside and shoved them off a ladder before beating them with baseball bats (yes, you read that correctly). The ladder and bat tests showed us which bags could hold up to heavy impact and how much protection they offered your valuables inside. (In our real-world testing simulation, we ended up with more than a few cracked mugs and leaky toiletries.) While many of them held up pretty well, there were a few that outshone the rest. Check out the full story to see which bags came out on top! READ NOW READ NOW Jalyn Robinson Editorial Assistant Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Travel Deals The Best Black Friday Luggage Deals of 2021 read more Accessories 9 Stylish and Practical Crossbody Bags for Your Next Trip read more Luggage These Packing Cubes Will Help You Organize Your Clothes and Gear With Ease read more Luggage Hardshell, Lightweight, and Expandable: 9 Carry-On Bags We Recommend to All Our Friends read more Luggage Our 11 Absolutely Favorite Luggage Brands read more Luggage Keep Your Belongings Secure Throughout Your Travels With These TSA-Approved Locks read more Luggage 10 Passport Holders to Safeguard Your Travel Documents, Credit Cards, and Other Valuables read more Luggage You Can Easily Access Your Belongings Mid-Flight With These Underseat Luggage Bags read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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This Simple Trick Gives You Perfect Rice Every Time

No fancy equipment or magic water-to-grain ratios

This Simple Trick Gives You Perfect Rice Every Time Just like the search for jammy hard-boiled eggs, there's a lot of advice on how to cook a bowl of perfectly fluffy rice. Here at The Spruce Eats, we've got tips on making rice on the stovetop or in your oven, on finding the best rice cooker for your home—but there's a simple, foolproof approach that requires no fancy equipment or magic water-to-grain ratios: the rice finger trick. READ MORE More Tips to Try We've Been Cleaning Our Cast Iron Skillet All Wrong Learn More The Tastiest Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes Learn More 20 Delicious Brown Butter Recipes Learn More Get Your Baking Sheets to Shine Like New Learn More The Spruce Eats Presents "It's Elementary" on YouTube What's in Rainbow Plant Life's Vegan-Friendly Fridge?! Watch & Learn More From The Spruce Japanese Cucumber Salad Keto Cauliflower Lasagna Turkish Fried Feta Rolls Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for Cooking School by The Spruce Eats Newsletter! Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. Follow us:   You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Cooking School by The Spruce Eats newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2021 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005