6 Stylish Carry-on Bags for Men

If You Take Shoes Seriously

With two large dedicated shoe compartments, the HEX Sneaker Duffel boasts plenty of space for dress shoes, boots, or sneakers. Best of all, the compartments are sealed off from the main area, meaning your shoes and clothes won't mix. Other features include a mesh pocket perfect for chargers and other small items, a small watch pocket, and an exterior pocket for your passport and travel documents.

If You're Tall

The great all-around North Face Overhead comes with numerous features men will find handy. First off, one of our testers (a 6'4" gentleman) noted that the longer handle meant he didn'€™t have to hunch over to steer it through the airport. The Overhead accommodates a 15-inch laptop in a built-in padded sleeve along with sturdy, lightweight construction and durable custom wheels.

If You Say "Ciao" Every Time You Board a Plane

Italian style plus rugged construction? I mean, I guess that sounds good if, you know, you don'€™t mind being mistaken for a GQ model next time you're in O'€™Hare. The Vespa Fairing Trolley Suitcase also features a lightweight plastic construction and a built-in TSA-approved lock, plus internal compartments to keep your gear organized.

If You Need a Ton of Pockets

What, no corkscrew? (You thought I'd miss the chance for a Swiss Army knife joke?) The feature-packed Swiss Army CH 20 has compartments galore, including a zippered hanging pocket, a large interior door pocket and an internal mesh zippered pocket. Need more pockets? There’s an additional exterior pocket for keys, passports, and any other small items you might want close by. This bag is perfect for organization freaks, business travelers, or guys who simply need a lot of pockets.

If You're an Uncomplicated Sort of Guy

Sometimes all you want is stylish simplicity. The Campaign Luggage carry-on from Herschel Supply delivers that in spades, with clean lines and utilitarian features. This bag is a split design with two zippered compartments along with a pleated exterior compartment for additional storage. The bag comes in several color options.

If You Just Want to Grab and Go

Sometimes you just need something you can throw it over your shoulder, right? And yeah, it helps if it looks like a million bucks and turns heads in the terminal. The Hartmann Weekender is made from PVC-coated canvas with tidy leather accents and comes packed with features, including padded technology storage and zippered interior pockets.

Carl Unger never brings more than three shirts when he travels, so he never pays a bag fee. Follow him on Twitter @porchsitter38.

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