These Smart Suitcases That Will Change the Way You Travel

Traveling can be hectic enough, so the last thing you need is a suitcase that makes it even harder. Fortunately, luggage brands have upped their game taken convenience to a whole new level with features like built-in chargers, easy-to-maneuver designs, and collapsing styles for space-saving storage.

The Good Housekeeping Textiles Lab tests luggage for durability, packability, ease of use, and more. We’ve reviewed dozens of styles in recent years to find the best ones out there, but we especially love coming across unique bags that have truly innovative aspects. The picks ahead are top performers from our tests or new styles with exciting features. Read on to learn more about our favorites, but to summarize, the best smart luggage styles you can buy in 2019 are:

Best Overall: Away Luggage
Best Value: Cateep Travel Backpack
Best Luggage for Easy Packing: Genius Pack Aerial Hardside
Best Innovative Kids Luggage: JetKids by Stokke BedBox
Best Luggage for Staying Organized: Rise Gear Jumper Travel Bag
Best Connected Luggage: Delsey Pluggage
Best Space-Saving Luggage: Biaggi ZipSack
Best Non-Tipping Luggage: Samsonite Stryde Glider
Best Hands-Free Luggage: Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler
Best Self-Moving Luggage: Ovis by ForwardX