As the aviation and travel industry continues to recover, it’s been all over the news that many airports are struggling to cope with the influx of air travellers. Between snaking queues at the check-in counters and lost baggage, you may now risk having your vacation start off with a logistical nightmare.
Increasingly, Singaporeans are also looking at embarking on short vacations. And with school holidays and long weekends coming up in the horizon, the last thing you need to add to your plate is having your luggage go missing while you’re on a short getaway.
More and more travel blogs and experts are also expounding on the benefits of cabin-sized bags. The benefits are pretty easy to see: you get to cut your time in the check-in queue if you’re travelling with a small roll-on bag, and you don’t have to worry about the airport’s ground staff losing your luggage. Once you clear immigration, skip the extra 30 minutes spent at the baggage carousel, and get your holiday started earlier!
Before you board your next flight for a quick weekend escape, be sure to check out these cabin roll-on luggages! They’ll keep your holiday essentials safely stowed, and they look good while doing that.
For the stylish traveller, Rimowa’s Essential Cabin Bag comes in a brand new colour: a sweet and summery shade of lavender purple. Colour aside, the bag comes with everything you love about Rimowa: a light-yet-tough polycarbonate exterior, multi-wheel accessibility and TSA-approved locks. A roomy interior comes fitted with dividers to help you pack neater as well.
This luggage is perfect for those who need to carry their tech with them through immigration. Outfitted with a front-zip cover, you can easily access your laptop or toiletries kit before you send your bag through the X-Ray machine. This luggage also comes with TSA-approved locks, a variety of pocket sizes to fit all your tech gadgets, and four wheels to keep movement easy and smooth.
The main draw of this hard case luggage really is its surprisingly spacious interiors. Outfitted with an anti-theft zipper and with an accessible front pocket for easier storage, you can also expand the luggage to accommodate more items. The wheels are made to reduce rolling vibration and noise, making this a great purchase.
If you need a durable travel companion, then this Tumi cabin luggage is a great option to consider. Crafted in sturdy aluminium and with protective bumpers added to its four corners, this tiny-but-roomy roll-on also comes with a set of stickers that you can use to customise your luggage. Hardy and cute to look at? Check and check.
For a soft-case luggage alternative that won’t put a dent in your credit card bill, this one from American Tourister is a pretty safe choice. The padded polyester exterior ensures your belongings are kept safe in a cushy and secure shell, while exterior slot pockets let you access your tablet or laptop easily.
This Delsey cabin roll-on comes with an integrated TSA-accepted combination lock and a ridged surface on the outside so that it provides maximal protection to your belongings. Four double-wheels ensure ease of movement as you roll around the airport, and an outside pocket keeps everything important within easy reach.
Available in a variety of colours – from classic black or navy to lighter hues like yellow and ivory – Muji’s best-selling luggage offers a minimalist and stylish solution to your search for the perfect cabin bag. Interior-wise, one half features secure cross ribbons, while the other offers a zipped compartment so you can toggle how you’d like to pack your belongings for maximised storage.
Given that most airlines only allow up to 7kg of carry-on baggage weight allowance, you want to make sure you get a piece of luggage that’s as light as possible. At only 1.8kg, this featherweight luggage from July is one of the lightest options on this list. On top of that, it features noise-reduced double-spinner wheels, a sturdy polycarbonate shell, and telescopic handles. Oh, and did we mention that it comes with a lifetime warranty?
Another soft case option you can consider, this one from Knomo is great because of just how many pockets it offers. Two front pockets let you stow smaller belongings like your keys or your AirPods, while the front compartment opens to reveal a laptop sleeve and some space for your wires and chargers. Open up the next zipper to reveal a roomy interior for the rest of your belongings.
Featuring a vintage-inspired exterior, this spinner luggage by Bric’s comes with divided interior pockets and divider pockets to help you organise your packing. A water repellent zipper also means that come rain or shine your belongings are always safe and dry.