Top Compact Strollers for Airplane Travel in 2025

Unpacking your clothes also makes it easier to find specific items while you’re on vacation. This makes them easier to find when you’re unpacking and prevents them from getting mixed up with other clothing items. If you’re looking to save some space, try finding a bag that  can fold up or compress easily.
In using lightweight bags, you are maximising the amount of actual luggage you can bring. The lightweight and foldable bags make for easy transportation at the other end, allowing you to pack them away and ride your aluminum luggage set bike straight out of the airport. On the Eurostar, the benefits of a folding bike are considerably starker. Hand luggage is defined as being ‘up to 85cm long at its widest point’ and incurs no extra charge.

While carry-ons typically have less room than checked bags, the 22-inch spinner from Briggs & Riley lets you get the most bang for your buck. It has one of the larger capacities on this list when fully expanded, offering up to 51 liters of space. Our favorite aspect of the bag, though, has to be the clever expansion system that adds 25 percent more room. Instead of using a zipper like a traditional  suitcase, you simply press two buttons located inside the bag to raise panels that take it from a 41-liter bag to a 51-liter bag in seconds. It's just as quick to compress that space back to the original size.
“Water beaded off the material, and when I reached inside, my hand wasn't wet at all. The fabric did an excellent job at repelling water,” confirms Anna Popp. When choosing the best suitcase for your travels, the debate between hard vs. soft luggage is a classic one. Both have pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your travel style. I found this out the hard way when I tried to cram a slightly overstuffed and heavy hard-shell suitcase into an overhead bin, and I held up the entire boarding line. On the flip side, I once had a soft-sided bag take a beating on a long-haul flight, and let’s just say some of my souvenirs didn’t survive.
That makes staying at a hotel easier because you don’t have to unpack everything all at once. The suitcase also comes with a TSA-approved lock, an adjustable 3-step telescoping handle system with an ergonomic grip. It also has wheels that allow for 360-degree rotations so you can pull or push your luggage along with no difficulty at all.

The Larger Everywhere Bag doesn't qualify as a personal item, and definitely won't fit under your seat. It will provide you with extra room and does easily fit in the overhead compartment. As a notorious over-packer, I love that this bag is expandable and has a compression strap inside to maximize packing space. The materials don’t feel as durable as other duffel bags we’ve tried. The outer laptop sleeve will come off with rough handling, so we recommend removing before storing the suitcase in overhead bins.
The fabric is water-repellant, keeping the contents of the backpack protected from light precipitation. The water-resistant nylon material is made of recycled plastic bottles, and, as with most Paravel luggage, you have the option to add a monogram. The roll-top closure is designed to cut down on bulk by compressing the contents of the backpack, keeping everything tight and secure. This budget-friendly backpack is extremely light (only 5.2 ounces) and pliable, but it’s still designed with durability in mind.

It’s not prone to wrinkling as much as let’s say a dress shirt. Note that packing a small carry-on suitcase is very different from packing a larger spinner suitcase. “Ride-on suitcases are best for kids aged at least three years old,” says Dr. Whitney. Ultimately, it depends on their size and stability, she adds.
Made with a hardy polycarbonate shell and water-resistant zippers, this bag is equipped with all the necessary features for a lifetime of travels. In testing, we didn’t hold back on our durability test with the baseball bat by whacking it from all angles and tossing it off of a table to see if the exterior would hold up. We were thrilled to see that the bag didn’t scratch, dent, or crack under the pressure, and there was just a tiny scuff that we could rub off easily.
Oprah’s favorite now mine is an expensive looking ultra-lightweight, compact carry-all for day trips, daily commutes, trips to the gym, or as a carry-on. The Fold-Up Backpack, made of water-resistant Negative Nylon, is durable and storage-friendly. I travel quite often and needed something that was small enough and chic enough to be able to bring with me on shorter long weekend trips that was able to store all my personals. This bag is the perfect size, and quality is fantastic for something 100% recycled! Will definitely be looking at other Paravel travel items in the near future. Designed with a compact size, it's perfect to bring along as a "just in case" bag.

However, as mentioned above, this means you get one more major fold. The dual-fold bag has several internal zippers and pockets to keep everything organized. It maximizes storage capacity for the interior of the bag and expands storage options with a big external pocket big enough for folders and electronics. This is another sleek and slim design, this bag will fit in any overhead bin. Again, make sure to check your airline restrictions on size limitations as the dimensions of this bag is not standard for all. If you’re a heavy traveler, it’s always good to invest in a sturdy suit carry-on bag that will last for years.
Separate dirty shoes from your clean clothes by simply unzipping the top lid and pulling up the top fabric in order to reveal a brand-new compartment. The ripstop nylon is really durable, while the ventilated harness will keep you cool on hot, sweaty days. And the pack has several external pockets, which will help you organize some of your smaller belongings. The best bags are made from really thick nylon/polyester , and will at least be water-resistant. The total capacity of this bag is 30 liters, which is pretty good for a carry-on bag.

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. Only taking seconds to fold, the BABYZEN YOYO² Pram is compact and cabin approved. Extremely strong and super light thanks to its high-quality materials, we love that all seat fabrics are washing machine friendly.
The ability to compress the bicycle can prove especially important when traveling. If the wheels are between 20 inches to 24 inches, they should be able to fold into a reasonably compact package. This should fit into a bag that will comply with the airline’s baggage requirements. If your wheels are  larger than this, you might have to pay excess baggage fees.