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If you’re a frequent flyer (or dream of becoming one), you know that a good carry-on bag can be the difference between a hassle-free airport experience and a day of travel tailor-made by Satan.
Aside from your passport, your carry-on is arguably your most important travel accessory. While you can fit everything and more into your suitcase, your carry-on should be a beacon of organization. Whether you’re lugging around a laptop and camera gear or a suit and tie for a quick business trip, you want a bag that will work for you, not against you.
Because travel already costs an arm and a leg, we took our shopping skills to Amazon Canada to find the six best carry-ons and travel bags under $100. With more than 3,000 reviews per piece and an average rating of 4.3 stars or higher, these budget-friendly handbags will change the way you travel.
$41 on Amazon
Average rating: 4.6 stars
Details: This weekend travel bag features a stroller sleeve on its exterior, making it the perfect companion for walking through the airport. Its adjustable/detachable shoulder strap is comfortable for long-term use and an internal wet pocket helps keep toiletries or wet items safe. The bag comes with a handy external pocket, is made from a durable waterproof material and is available in 27 incredible colors and designs.
Promising review: It’s “the best bag I’ve ever bought,” says one Amazon reviewer. The glove is “large and fits everything,” they write. Its spill-resistant pockets are “amazing” and overall, “I would totally recommend it.”
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$80 on Amazon
Average rating: 4.6 stars
Details: Whether you’re headed for a business trip, a wedding or a fancy weekend getaway, this garment bag holds everything from suits and dresses to shoes and ties. The bag has a handy external pocket for storing electronics and travel/business documents and features an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap.
Promising review: It is a “standout” suit bag that pleases a buyer. It “fits perfectly [Air Force] uniform, including a shirt, shoes and hat, “with plenty of room to spare,” they write. Adding, internal straps “keep everything stable.”
43 dollars 46 dollars on Amazon
Average rating: 4.6 stars
Details: This versatile bag has a large 45 liter capacity with a main pocket and eight individual pockets, including an internal wet pocket, shoe compartment, water bottle holder and small internal pockets perfect for toiletries.
Promising review: According to one buyer, the flap bag is “perfect” for “any occasion” and “ready for any situation.” Being able to separate shoes from clothes is a “game changer,” they write. Adding, if you’re in the market for a “great value multipurpose bag,” the Canway Tote Bag “has it all.”
$66 on Amazon
Average rating: 4.5 stars
Details: This two-in-one bag is a dream come true for business travelers and frequent flyers. The top-rated trolley combines the features of a garment bag with a weekend bag, with two additional side compartments for shoes and other essentials.
Promising review: An “Amazon’s Choice” for carry-on laundry bags, reviewers have given this affordable travel bag top marks for sturdy, wrinkle-free travel. According to one buyer, the bag is “very stylish and functional”. They note that the multitude of pockets make organization “a breeze” and they can easily store their suit “without [a] problem.”
$80 on Amazon
Average rating: 4.3 stars
Details: An ideal kit for the “bring it just in case” packer, this two-piece luggage set has all the space you need for a jam-packed weekend trip. The roll unit can be expanded up to 25 percent and the smallest cargo bag can fit under most airplane seats.
Promising review: According to one Amazon buyer, the bags are “very good quality” and the “perfect size” for travel. “I also love the shoulder bag”, they write.
$57 on Amazon
Average rating: 4.6 stars
Details: This top-rated carry-on bag opens and packs like a suitcase, which is more than useful for security checkpoints and general organization. The cover features a padded laptop pocket, a waterproof toiletry bag and is made from a durable, water-resistant material.
Promising review: “I commute every weekend between cities,” and this bag is an “absolute lifesaver,” says one five-star reviewer. “Goes with so many things,” they write. “[You] I can easily pack for a week or two – or three!”
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