Rylee Johnston is a Shopping Writer and reporter for Travel & Leisure with more than four years of digital media experience. She covers all things travel-related including luggage, packing supplies, and fashion essentials.
As a frequent flier, my biggest fear is my luggage getting lost. While I could just slip luggage trackers into my bags, I'd still have to pay a checked bag fee and wait for my suitcases after we land. To avoid the hassle, I've learned how to pack everything into a carry-on and personal item, so I can travel light and keep my belongings with me at all times.
Right now, Amazon's travel gear store has a flight attendant-approved carry-on luggage set that's on sale for less than $50. It's ideal for carry-on-only travelers looking to upgrade their gear. The budget-friendly two-piece luggage set has earned the praise of flight attendants and avid travelers, with nearly 20,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers.
Shoppers love this luggage set for its "very spacious" interior and wheels that "glide smoothly." It includes a softside carry-on and matching tote bag that's small enough to fit under your seat, according to one traveler.
Its expandable feature will be a hit with overpackers and carry-on only travelers going on long trips. It really offers extra room, one flight attendant confirmed saying, "The expandable feature on the suitcase is superb and I still have so much room in it even when I overpack."
Another shopper called the set "a great value for the money," and made the carry-on set their "go-to" luggage after they were able to fit three weeks' worth of belongings inside. They also confirmed that it glides through airports and other spaces easily, and that it's lightweight.
Both pieces of luggage can stand the test of time, too. One reviewer has been using their set for almost 10 years for several trips. Other fans of the luggage also praise its durability, with one traveler describing it as lightweight, easy to pull, and "show[s] no wear" after much travel, even down cobblestone streets.
The tote bag has an attached piggyback strap that can slide over the carry-on's handle, so you have a free hand while navigating the airport. Both bags come with various pockets that'll let you separate your in-flight snacks from your charging cords, toiletries, and clothes.
The luggage set comes in several colors, including vibrant shades like teal and bright orange, which will make it easy to spot at baggage claim.
Amazon also has other budget-friendly travel gear hiding in its travel gear hub. Check out more suitcases under $50 at the online retailer, below