BestLuggageGuide is an independent review site. Worked six years as a gate agent at O'Hare, where he watched thousands of bags get thrown, stacked, crushed, and occasionally lost. Now reviews luggage full time. Has flown 120+ segments a year for the last four years and owns 11 bags in active rotation.
Who's Behind This
Marcus, based in Chicago, Illinois, has been testing carry-on luggage & travel gear for years. Every review on this site comes from hands-on time with the actual product — not spec sheets.
How We Test
✅ No sponsored reviews. We never accept payment for placements.
✅ Honest comparisons. If a product isn't good, we'll tell you.
✅ Transparent methodology. We explain exactly how we test and rate.
✅ Affiliate disclosure. Some links earn us a commission at no cost to you.
What We Believe
A suitcase is a rental you buy. The airline will treat it like it's disposable, so buy one that survives the treatment.
The weight limit is a contract. A 9-pound case eats 9 pounds of your 50. Every ounce of case weight is stolen from your packing.
Hardside wins the visual argument; softside wins the practical one. The right choice depends on what you pack, not what looks better in the ad.
Zippers are the first thing to die. The second is the handle. If both survive 20 flights, the bag was worth the money.