Choosing a piece of luggage or a travel bag can be a highly personal thing. The style you choose (duffel, spinner, backpack, etc.), the material it’s made out of and the color all come down to an individual’s preferences. But there are some things that are universal — wherever you are going, you need a durable bag that will transport your stuff from point A to point B.
Below, we’ve compiled 15 different pieces of luggage sold on Amazon. They have different features, but are all highly-rated and under $100.
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How we picked the top-rated luggage and travel bags
What you’ll need in your luggage will depend on the type of trip you’ll be taking and what you will be packing. That said, we looked for a few universal factors when selecting luggage and travel bags from Amazon.
- High ratings: We only considered bags with a 4-star average from at least 1,000 reviews on Amazon. We paid special attention to those with even higher star averages and thousands of reviews.
- Size: Most of the bags on our list can be used as carry-ons, but we also included a few larger options.
- Style: Some people prefer a duffel bag, while others may like a bag with wheels. To address all preferences, we included a variety of shapes and styles.
Top-rated luggage and travel bags
We compiled highly rated luggage and travel bags sold on Amazon in different styles — including rolling bags, duffel bags and backpacks — to help you find the right bag for your needs and preferences.
Ibfun Weekender 3-Piece Set
With this set, you get a weekender bag, a crossbody purse and a toiletry bag. The bottom of the weekender bag unzips to reveal a compartment that can fit up to three pairs of shoes, according to the brand. The bag has a top handle and a longer shoulder strap. The toiletry bag has a wrist strap and the crossbody bag has a small pocket sleeve to hold keys or your wallet. This set has a 4.5-star average from over 4,500 reviews and comes in 19 colors.
Dimensions: 20.5 x 9.5 x 13 inches (weekender), 10 x 9 inches (crossbody), 7 x 4.5 inches (toiletry) | Material: Canvas and faux leather | Carry-On: Yes
Narwey Foldable Travel Duffel Bag
Made specifically to fit personal item dimensions, this bag will fit under the seat on most airlines, according to the brand. It is made from water-resistant nylon and has long, reinforced straps to fit over your shoulder, according to the brand. It has one large main compartment and a smaller zippered pocket on the outside and it can be folded up into a small square when not in use. This bag has a 4.4-star average from over 24,600 reviews on Amazon and comes in over 20 colors.
Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 6.3 inches | Material: nylon | Carry-On: yes
Wonhox Large Travel Tote Bag
This bag is expandable —just unzip the bottom to add an extra four inches of length. Inside, you’ll find a large main compartment, three smaller pockets, and a separate zippered pocket to store wet clothes in. When expanded, this weekend bag can fit two pairs of shoes, three to four outfits, a cosmetic bag and a laptop, according to the brand. It comes in various colors (like pink, khaki and white) and has a 4.7-star average from over 4,580 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 16.1 x 14.5 x 8.6 inches | Material: polyester | Carry-On: yes
Etronik Travel Duffel Bag
Available in medium and large sizes, both of which are carry-on compliant, this weekender bag has a USB charging port outside that you can plug your phone into when it needs some juice. Both sizes also have a separate shoe compartment, a separate compartment inside for wet clothes, a luggage trolley strap to slip it over a spinner suitcase and a detachable shoulder strap. This bag has a 4.5-star average from over 10,600 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 18.5 x 14.2 x 8.7 inches (medium), 21.7 x 16.5 x 9.4 inches (large) | Material: nylon | Carry-On: yes
Bagsmart Quilted Weekender
This duffel from Bagsmart, a brand that also makes highly-rated toiletry bags, has a 4.7-star average from over 3,700 reviews on Amazon. It comes in medium and large sizes, meeting most airlines' carry-ons requirements. Along with the main compartment, there are three small pockets inside. The outside of the bag features a pocket for a water bottle, a large zippered pocket for a laptop and a smaller zippered pocket for things like keys or your wallet.
Dimensions: 19.5 x 8.2 x 11.5 inches (medium), 21.2 x 8.7 x 12.3 inches (large) | Material: polyester | Carry-On: yes
Bagsmart Overnight Bag
Slightly smaller than the medium weekender from Bagsmart, this quilted option can be used as a gym bag, overnight bag or hospital bag, according to the brand. It has a 4.6-star average from over 2,900 reviews on Amazon and comes in 11 colors, including pink, black and navy. The bag includes a removable shoulder strap, an outer pocket for a water bottle and multiple inner pockets.
Dimensions: 18.5 x 11 x 8.5 inches | Material: polyester | Carry-On: yes
Wildroad 50L Travel Duffel Bag
When not expanded, this bag meets most carry-on requirements. Need something bigger (even if you have to check your bag)? Unzip two zippers to add four inches of length to this bag. The main compartment also has two large zippered pockets to store things in. This bag comes with a top handle, as well as an adjustable shoulder strap and a trolley sleeve. Choose from colors like army green, black and blue, all of which have brown faux leather accents. This bag has a 4.7-star average rating from over 2,200 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 20.8 x 10.2 x 11.8 inches | Material: canvas and faux leather | Carry-On: not when fully expanded
G4free Sling Bag
Keep your hands free with this sling bag worn over one shoulder and across your back. The large, main compartment can fit items like a laptop, books or tablets. Then, three smaller zippered compartments are outside the bag to fit things like your wallet, keys and more. There is also a small zippered compartment on the strap that goes across your chest to provide easy access to things you may need to grab quickly (like your phone). This bag is made with water-resistant nylon and has a 4.5-star average from over 8,500 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 3.5 x 9.4 inches | Material: polyester | Carry-On: yes
Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack
This nylon crossbody from Waterfly, which was expert-recommended as a great travel accessory, comes in 17 colors and has an adjustable, reversible shoulder strap, lots of pockets (including two mesh side pockets) and a hidden earphone hole. It has a 4.5-star average from over 42,200 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 7 x 3.5 x 15 inches | Material: nylon | Carry-On: yes
Cuero Large Leather Duffel
Made from real leather, this large duffel has a 4.4-star average from over 3,200 reviews on Amazon. It has a large main compartment and two medium-sized side compartments that can hold your shoes, tech or other items you want to keep separate from everything else. It also has two front pockets that you can use for smaller items. You can carry it by its top handle or use the double shoulder strap. This bag also comes in smaller sizes — including options that are 24, 28 and 30 inches long.
Dimensions: 32 x 11.5 x 10 inches | Material: leather | Carry-On: no
Baosha HB-28 Canvas Weekender
This highly-rated bag has a 4.7-star average from over 5,100 reviews on Amazon. The main compartment can hold enough for a one to two-night trip and has a separate compartment at the bottom for shoes, according to the brand. It can be worn over your shoulder via shorter double shoulder straps or a longer detachable strap and it also has a trolley sleeve.
Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 8 inches | Material: canvas and faux leather | Carry-On: yes
Coofay Travel Backpack
Think of this bag as a duffel that can be worn on your back. The bag unzips on three sides, much like a rolling suitcase and can fit three to four days’ worth of clothes, according to the brand. It also has a laptop compartment, a wet pocket and a separate shoe pocket. Padded shoulder straps also provide comfort when wearing it for long periods, according to Coofay. This bag has a 4.7-star average from over 7,600 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 inches | Material: nylon | Carry-On: yes
Wonhox Travel Backpack
Similar to the option from Coofay, this travel backpack comes in large and extra-large sizes, both of which meet the requirements to be a carry-on on most airlines. There is a separate compartment for shoes, an internal sleeve for a laptop and padded straps for comfort. This travel backpack has a 4.6-star average from over 12,100 reviews and comes in 10 colors — including purple, beige and green.
Dimensions: 16.9 x 11.8 x 7.9 inches (large), 18.5 × 12.2 × 8.6 inches (extra large) | Material: nylon | Carry-On: yes
Wrangler Wesley Rolling Duffel Bag
This checked-size duffel bag can be carried by a dual top handle or by pulling out the retractable handle and gliding it on two inline wheels. Along with the main compartment, there are four smaller outer compartments for added storage. This bag has a 4.3-star average from over 7,100 reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 30 × 13 × 12 inches | Material: polyester | Carry-On: no
SwissGear Sion Softside Expandable Carry-On
One of our favorite lightweight suitcases, this soft side bag is under $100 and fits most airline carry-on requirements. It has multiple front panel pockets to store things like reading materials, laptops and more and multi-directional spinner wheels and reinforced side handles that make it easy to lift into an overhead compartment. Inside, you’ll also find a removable zippered wet bag and a large mesh pocket.
Dimensions: 22.75 × 14.25 × 10.25 inches | Material: polyester | Carry-On: yes
Vera Bradley Women’s Cotton Large Travel Duffle Bag
Experts recommended this bag in our list of best weekender bags because of its spaciousness and high quality. The 100% cotton duffle bag has a zip pocket, three slip pockets on the exterior and three additional interior mesh pockets to keep smaller items organized. Along with drop handles, it has a detachable shoulder strap to haul heavier items.
Dimensions: 12 × 22 × 12 inches | Material: cotton | Carry-On: yes
Adidas Defender 4 Medium Duffel Bag
NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio is a fan of this duffel from Adidas for quick weekend trips or to haul exercise clothes and fitness equipment to the gym. It has a spacious interior with a wide zip top that makes it easy to pack. It also has two zippered side pockets ideal for stashing a pair of shoes or other items you want to keep separate from everything else. This bag comes with a removable shoulder strap, so you can use it as both a true duffel with handles or a crossbody bag to haul heavier items.
Dimensions: 12 × 24.75 × 13 inches | Material: polyester | Carry-On: yes
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