The very best suitcases for checking

Three of our picks for best suitcases for checking, shown side by side.

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Let’s face it. Sometimes a carry-on isn’t going to cut it. Our experts have spent a decade testing full-size suitcases, and their number one recommendation for longer trips is this sleek and durable spinner. It easily fits two weeks’ worth of clothes and shrugs off wear and tear, and its magnetically locking wheels make it a breeze to maneuver.

Plus, the suitcase we love for hard-sided devotees→

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