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Going On Holiday? Our Hand Luggage Edit Will Ensure Stylish Travel

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Jetting off abroad for a sunny vacation? Lucky you. Chances are, if you’re catching a flight, you’ll be taking some kind of hand luggage with you. Whether you’re after a small suitcase, holdall, bum bag or duffel, you’ve come to the right place. These are the trendiest cabin bags to take with you when flying.

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What Size & Weight Should Hand Luggage Be?

Cabin bags, carry-ons and hand luggage – aka the bags you carry on with you when you board the plane – tend to have different restrictions based on the airline you’re flying with. While the combined weight of your bags tends to sit around the 10kg mark, the dimensions vary pretty much everywhere. Although, on average, smaller hand luggage items measure around 40 x 30 x 10cm while bigger bags can go up to 55 x 35 x 25cm.

Hand Luggage To Take With You On Your Next Adventure

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Multicoloured hand luggage case

Globe-Trotter

GOLF Le FLEUR Carry-On (4 Wheels), £1,695

globe-trotter.com

Size: 42 x 56 x 21cm

This jazzy case was created in collaboration with American musician Tyler, The Creator and his signature label GOLF Le FLEUR. A colourful take on Globe-Trotter’s signature carry-on, it features multi-coloured finishings on the exterior and a leopard print design inside.

Brown leather holdall

Brunello Cucinelli

Leather Holdall, £4,750

harrods.com

Size: 35 x 65 x 31cm

This classic holdall is made with soft, durable leather ideal for those who like old-school appeal. It has all the style of a carry-on, but the functionality of a suitcase – with a retractable handle, metal feet and swivel wheels for navigating busy airports.

Green crossbody bag

Patagonia

Stealth Sling, £140

patagonia.com

Size: 22.9 x 54.6 x 15.2cm

Packing light? While this crossbody sling from Patagonia doesn’t look like it would hold much, note that it is, in fact, deceptively small. It’s water-resistant, has multiple compartments inside and can be slung over your shoulder for hands-free carrying.

Yellow suitcase

BRICS

Expandable Cabin Spinner, £185

harveynichols.com

Size: 55 x 37 x 23cm

With BRICS’s vibrant range of suitcases, you’ll be pressed to lose your carry-on throughout your holiday. The cabin spinner has a hard shell (great for any turbulence) as well an expandable feature so you can squeeze in any extra bits you pick up at duty free.

Carry-on with art print on the front

Seletti

Seletti Wears Toilet Paper Sea Girl Faux-Leather Travel Bag, £320

selfridges.com

Size: 46.5 x 47 x 27.5cm

If you’re after something a little more quirky, then Seletti’s range of travel bags should do the trick. Featuring a graphic print on the front (usually an artsy collage designed to make you do a double take), these bags are built for fun adventures and style-savvy travellers.

Red suitcase

Samsonite

Spinner (4 wheels), £179

samsonite.co.uk

Size: 40 x 55 x 20cm

This super lightweight carry-on case is as secure as luggage can get, with a three-point locking system designed to keep your valuables safe. The Essens line of cases are also made with recycled materials, with the shell alone matching the equivalent of 230 yoghurt 4g cups.

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