It’s near-impossible to get your luggage mixed up when it’s just one of a 110-piece limited-edition collection. Antler’s new 1914 Icon Stripe Leather Pocket suitcase is a cabin-friendly piece that takes inspiration from the archives while having all the attributes the modern traveller could need. Featuring a polycarbonate shell, a laptop-friendly outer pocket in responsibly-sourced leather, recycled polyester lining and Silent Guide 360 spinner wheels, this retro-style carry-on heroes function as well as form.

This cult luggage brand known for its monogrammable luggage has done it again with their updated Carry On Pro, a further refined version of their beloved cabin option. The game changer is its external, zippable laptop pocket – now in hardshell for added device protection – that saves rummaging for your devices at security. There’s also a clever, ejectable battery for on-the-go charging, blissfully smooth wheels and that signature selection of very cool colours, from the muted green Moss to the terracotta-esque Clay.

Fight the fumble with Bellroy’s Tokyo Totepack, which has internal and external pockets galore. Along with a stack of internal compartments, there are vertical exterior pockets perfect for stashing your passport and headphones as well as pop-up bottle slots, reducing the possibility of a lost water bottle on domestic flights. Carryable as both a backpack and tote bag, you’ve got double grab capacity and the tough, nylon webbing is repellent of both water- and liquid-based stains.

Everlane’s trendy handbag-like weekender doesn’t follow the rules of luggage – at least not when it comes to aesthetics. Although it has plenty of space for a weekend’s worth of luggage – from shoes to laptops and everything in between – it’s also chic and sustainable, with its shell and zips crafted from recycled plastic. 

Barcelona-based brand Ölend has done away with sober practicality and created the Ona Soft Bag, a functional everyday carrier that’s also guaranteed to please the fashion set. Padded for comfort (and protection of valuables, including 16-inch laptops, which fit easily inside), the soft, nylon fabric is both water-resistant and spot-cleaning friendly and the adjustable straps can suit a tote and backpack carrying style. The product is limited to pre-order only, reducing waste and overproduction to ensure a sustainable supply chain.

If clothing is a crucial part of your travel, Tumi’s tri-fold garment bag will keep your best dresses and business suits protected. Made from Tumi’s anti-abrasion FXT Ballistic Nylon®, nothing will get in the way of your suits and gowns – and monogramming comes standard with each suitcase, too.

When is a Weekender not a Weekender? When it’s a July Carry All Weekender Plus. This unique offering is somewhere between a duffel and a suitcase, with a unique “clamshell” ability to open flat, solving the soft bag conundrum of crushed clothes and in-transit shifting of stuff. With a 50-litre capacity, this Mary Poppins-style bag can fit a lot more than you think, but with a helpful strap that fits over the handle of a suitcase, you won’t have to worry about how much you’ve packed.

Gadget-lovers assemble: the Peak Everyday Design Backpack is perfect for travellers with top-quality gear who need a backpack that’s both protective and practical. Built for photographers but usable by all, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack features three internal reconfigurable dividers: your lenses, batteries and additional accessories will be safe and sound within the 100 per cent recycled, weatherproof shell. There’s even capacity for tripods and larger bits and pieces if you’re planning to work while on the road.

Few suitcases can solve the problem of being, well, suitcase-like. The Solgaard Carry-on Closet is more like a wardrobe than a suitcase, folding up into a smart, compact shelving system that makes unpacking or finding certain pieces infinitely easier. The polycarbonate shell sheaths it all in an indestructible exterior and there’s also a USB charging port for on-the-go power.

The benefit of a soft duffel is its versatility. You don’t have to delegate Bellroy’s Classic Weekender to the back of a wardrobe for plane journeys: this water-resistant, polyester number (made from 100 per cent recycled PET plastic bottles) is as much a gym or work bag as it is a cabin bag. (The zippable interior pockets are phone- and valuables-friendly, too.) Don’t be surprised if you put this one on regular rotation for office days.

Sleek, slight and Rimowa’s Essential Lite Cabin U is a classic choice for frequent travellers. Weighing in at just two kilos, it’s a nifty number with glossy polycarbonate body, ball-bearing mounted wheels that spin smoothly and an impressive lifetime guarantee, you’ll be pulling this out again and again, no matter where you’re headed.

The drawcard of this bag is its ability to house precious tech gear securely. Ideal for business travel, there’s a dedicated storage space for a 17-inch laptop, as well as internal pockets to keep your chargers and cords contained and protected. The case is water-resistant with an external water bottle pocket and comes complete with tamper-resistant zips. The largest in the brand’s carry-on range, this two-wheeler also expands from 37 to 44 litres so there’s room to pack all those extra ‘essentials’.