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If you’re traveling light or very light, you’ll want an inexpensive bag that performs well in CR luggage tests.
The good news is that you can get great deals on carry-on bags, weekend bags, backpacks, and slim wallets that perform well in our home tests and reviews. We find the best options so you can buy with confidence, knowing that you will not only get a good price, but also a great product.
In Consumer Reports tests, we conducted 31 evaluations of the use, durability, ergonomics, safety and other aspects of 12 hard-case carry-on items. We also tested weekend bags, slim wallets and travel backpacks in everyday life.
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hand luggage
Amazon Basics 21″ Carbide Spinner
With a relatively low price and impressive performance in tests, the Amazon Basics 21″ expandable hard spinner is a worthy choice. In tests of usability, portability and traction, build quality, ergonomics and design, and safety, Amazon Basics scores high; however, the testers found that the retractable handle was wobbly or unstable. This model does not have a zipper, but there are three internal pockets for small items. Plus, it’s available in 26-inch and 30-inch sizes, as well as two-piece and three-piece sets, neither of which we’ve tested. The manufacturer’s stated dimensions of 22″ x 14.9″ x 10″ with retractable handle are slightly larger than most domestic airlines’ carry-on dimensions.
Why is it beneficial: If you are looking for a cheap last minute option, this might be a great option.
Carry-on spinner Samsonite Outline Pro
With a relatively low price and impressive performance in tests, the Amazon Basics 21″ expandable hard spinner is a worthy choice. In tests of usability, portability and traction, build quality, ergonomics and design, and safety, Amazon Basics scores high; however, the testers found that the retractable handle was wobbly or unstable. This model does not have a zipper, but there are three internal pockets for small items. Plus, it’s available in 26-inch and 30-inch sizes, as well as two-piece and three-piece sets, neither of which we’ve tested. The manufacturer’s stated dimensions of 22″ x 14.9″ x 10″ with retractable handle are slightly larger than most domestic airlines’ carry-on dimensions.
Why is it beneficial: If you are looking for a cheap last minute option, this might be a great option.
Delsey St.Tropez 21″ Carry-On Spinner Hardside
This expandable carry-on bag from Delsey is easy to use and performed well in most of our tests, although it did suffer in some crash tests. Its 10-year limited warranty isn’t as generous as other brands’ lifetime warranties, but it’s better than others on the market. It comes in pink, navy blue, black and graphite colors.
Why is it beneficial: That’s almost 50% off the original retail price, although luggage costs are typically just over $200, so you won’t save as much as you think.
thin wallets
Exter Senate Cardholder
Exter Senate cardholder It is a design that maintains the thickness level of the cover at the height of the aluminum card holder. It includes a cash strap and one account card holder on the outside with the company logo stamped on the front and a card on the outside where you can put your public transport ticket. The company has carefully included an extra strap to make it even thinner, all in a very nice box.
Why is it beneficial: the current sale price is only $5 higher than the lowest price we’ve seen over the holiday season.
Travando RFID credit card holder with double blocking
This faux leather wallet from Travando features a full-length, non-removable money clip inside. Its design includes a lid that opens like a window, another front lid that reveals part of the card that is there, and enough pockets to store 11 cards.
Why is it beneficial: This is the same discount we saw during the holidays and is available at this price for all colors.
Nimalist Air Tag Wallet
This Nimalist Slim Wallet is tailored to Apple products by incorporating an Apple Tracking Device in the shape of a round top puck, sold separately. AirTags are not the best shape for thin wallets, and the notch is very noticeable when tucked into a front or back pocket. This is a great wallet with smooth leather and seven very thin pockets that can hold up to 12 cards.
Why is it beneficial: this sale price was available even before Black Friday.
Wallet Herschel Charlie RFID Card Case
Herschel’s Charlie Slim Wallet is more like a purse than a wallet. It offers RFID protection in all four pockets, including a large sleeve in the middle that unzips to reveal a signature red and white striped lining that looks like a small label on the side. The wallet feels stiff but not uncomfortable; It doesn’t fold easily even when empty. The wide range of styles available is impressive. The only problem with this model is that there are three labels inside the center pocket, one with the brand, one with the specification, and one with the serial number. Our writer did not find an easy way to remove the tags without damaging the wallet. The stickers got in the way of placing cards in this compartment and distracted, but otherwise it’s a very elegant and simple design.
Why is it beneficial: It’s one of the most affordable thin wallets out there, and it’s a couple of bucks cheaper than it was during the holiday season.
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