Best Briggs & Riley luggage

Top pick: Baseline Global Carry-On Spinner — the Baseline line is the one to buy if you want the classic Briggs & Riley: ballistic nylon, aircraft-grade aluminum handle, and the compression system that lets you pack more than the size suggests. It's the most versatile carry-on here for most trips.

Who the others suit:

• Cabin Spinner — a smaller, lighter underseat-style bag for short hops and laptop-only trips.
• Rhapsody Underseat Cabin Spinner — the lightest, most compact option; best for one-bag weekenders.
• Medium Expandable Spinner — the checked-bag choice for a week or more, with self-aligning wheels.
• Essential 22" Front Pocket Carry-On — best if you want a front pocket for a laptop and quick-access items.

All of these carry Briggs & Riley's lifetime warranty, which is the real reason to pay up for the brand.