Carry On

Many carry-ons are meant to meet industry standards for size and weight, but because of recent policy changes, bag size and weight limits vary from one carrier to the next, especially in foreign countries. But carry-ons are still intended as short-term, low-volume travel solutions, despite their many pockets, attachment points and organizational compartments. Premium pieces feature inline skate wheels, telescoping handles, and TSA-approved locks. Tech-savvy travelers should look for dedicated compartments for digital media devices like iPhones and portable DVD players, and pockets for identification documents.