Lightweight carry on luggage, with comfortable retractable or padded handles, offers travel gear that is comfortable, solid, and long lasting.

These lightweight luggage sets are perfect to carry-on those onboard essentials, while larger cases get checked in. A soft or hard-shelled case with minimal weight frame assists in keeping the overall luggage weight down, and ensure it passes through most airline weight-restriction limits. In addition, these small sized bags fit with ease in overhead compartments, with handle retracted and wheels out.

A 1 or 2-piece set of light weight luggage, constructed in nylon, polyester or hard side polycarbonate, offers a perfect carry-on and comes with a large main compartment, and a multitude of organizational zippered, panels, or mesh pockets to store travel accessories, portable electronics, or essentials, such as keys, currency, passport or wallet.

For long-term durability, a rolling carry on luggage often comes in an ultra-durable material, resistant to water, dirt, and general wear and tear.

Common features to some of the best lightweight luggage sets include – inline skate wheels for smooth operation and superior stability, a padded – removable shoulder strap, corner protectors, telescoping handles – with rubber grips, and nylon zippers for an easier grasp.

A large sized luggage set (hard-sided or carry-on upright) can measure in the region of 21 x 13½ x 8½-inches, and weight 7 lbs, while a more compact travel tote or flight bag can measure 14 x 10 x 6-inches, and weight 1½ lbs.

A small, lightweight luggage set is perfect to carry essentials onboard, offers plenty of room, and comes in a nice and durable build.