As travel editors who take more than 50 flights a year, we’re intimately familiar with what makes the best carry-on — they should be durable, reliable, and sturdy with smooth features, plenty of packing space, and extra accessories. Our picks are based on thorough testing, including a series of objective tests and our own experiences
Focus on what you can control and let the rest go. I’ve heard countless versions of this advice throughout my life, and it gets me through my most stressful moments. Enter the long-haul flight — my least favorite part of any faraway vacation. I can’t make planes leave on time. I can’t change the crowds