We Put Carry-on Suitcases through an Obstacle Course and Hit Them with Baseball Bats

A trusty carry-on is the best travel companion.

TRAVEL TODAY Luggage We Put Carry-on Suitcases through an Obstacle Course and Hit Them with Baseball Bats If you ask me, a good carry-on suitcase is the single most important piece of luggage in a traveler's arsenal. Not only do I try to use mine every time I fly so that I can avoid the time and cost associated with checking a bag, but I also use it for road trips and weekend getaways. The right carry-on provides enough space, organization, durability, and maneuverability to get you through any trip—whether you go by land, air, or sea. But there are a lot of carry-on luggage options out there. So we put 11 of the very best to the test to see which carry-on suitcases are truly worth your money. We chose the highest-rated and buzziest bags on the market, ranging in price from under $90 to almost $600. They varied in style; we picked everything from a classic black softside piece to a shiny aluminum case. And we tested these bags vigorously. In our Brooklyn lab, we packed and unpacked each bag and took notes on its capacity and organizational features, like fold-out garment panels, toiletry pouches, and shoe bags. We wheeled the suitcases over cobblestone, cement, carpet, and wood—we even rolled and pivoted them through an obstacle course of cones to gauge agility. And yes, we took hard swings at them with a baseball bat (and repeatedly dropped them from a 6-foot ladder) to see just how tough they were. We found some clear winners and included them all in our roundup. Here are some of my personal favorites: Travelpro Platinum Elite Spinner: The brand is a favorite among pilots and flight attendants, and it showed why in our testing. It tallied perfect scores across the board. Monos Carry-On Plus Spinner: Everything about this suitcase felt neat and tidy, and the exterior style is beautiful. I didn't know much about the brand before testing, and I came away impressed. Briggs & Riley Baseline Domestic Carry-On: This bag's features made it stand out from the rest. I particularly loved the fold-out garment panel for keeping suits or dresses neat, as well as the unique expansion system that adds 2 inches of packing space. I encourage you to take a look and pick the right carry-on for you. And browse our related roundups below to prepare even more for your next adventure! READ NOW READ NOW Chris Abell Senior Commerce Editor 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. Luggage The Best Checked Luggage of 2022, Tested and Reviewed by Travel Editors read more Accessories Waterproof, Sandproof, & Insulated: 13 Beach Bags for Shoring Up Your Essentials in Style read more Luggage These Bags Are Spacious, Easy to Tote, and Practically Made for Your Next Disney Vacation read more Accessories 9 Super-Cute Crossbody Bags That Won't Put a Strain on Your Back or Shoulders read more Luggage 15 Carry-On Backpacks for Light Packers, Heavy Packers, and Everyone in Between read more Luggage 10 Durable Hardside Luggage Bags for Adventurous Travelers read more Luggage 8 Luggage Sets That Are Definitely Worth the Investment read more Luggage These Packing Cubes Will Help You Organize Your Clothes and Gear With Ease 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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Make a Grilled Cheese Like the French Do

Eat like you would at a Parisian bistro.

Make a Grilled Cheese Like the French Do This French rendition of a grilled cheese sandwich, called a croque-monsieur, combines a creamy béchamel sauce with nutty Gruyère cheese. Eat like you would at a Parisian bistro and serve it with a delicious Niçoise salad and a glass of white wine. (Fun fact: Croque-monsieur translates literally to "Mr. Crunch," which we're beyond obsessed with.) READ MORE Get to Know French Cuisine The Basic Methods of French Cooking Get the Recipe The 7 Courses of a Formal French Meal See More Our Best French Dessert Recipes Get the Recipe Our Take on Classic French Coq au Vin Get the Recipe The Spruce Eats on YouTube What's in Evelyn From The Internets' Fridge?! Watch & Learn More From The Spruce Eats What Is the Future of Faux Meat? Make Your Own Blonde Chocolate Our Best Chinese Lunar New Year Desserts 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