Best Carry On Luggage for 2026 (Lightweight Bag Showdown)

Away Together w/ Nik and Allie just covered a showdown of lightweight carry-on luggage, and the difference between marketing claims and actual performance is pretty wild. They tested nine different bags to see which ones hold up, ranging from the Travelpro Maxlite 5 and the Samsonite UpLIFT to the Osprey Ozone 4-Wheel and the Antler Soft Stripe. It is interesting to see how the Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 compares to the other options on their list. If you are tired of lugging around heavy bags, watching them break down the weight and utility of these specific models is a helpful way to figure out what is actually worth your money.