Trunk luggage: 11 best trunk suitcases from our favourite luggage brands

Pros: Very roomy case, extra grab handle

Cons: Few colour options

Multiple Conde Nast Traveller editors swear by their Away suitcase, notably global audience development manager Abigail Malbon, who emigrated using hers. This trunk has lots of clever features to make packing for longer trips easier. A buckled compression pad for squeezing clothes together tightly, three mesh pockets for smaller items and a mini hanging pocket. The 30/70 split opening gives you a deep compartment to stack your stuff – and packing cubes can help keep things more tidy. There’s also a game-changing addition that overpackers everywhere will appreciate when hauling heavy cases on and off the conveyor belt, and one we’ve not seen on cases elsewhere: an extra grab handle at the bottom.

Dimensions: 80 x 43 x 35cm

Weight: 5.4kg

Capacity: 107L

Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Pros: Sleek, aluminium-style look, made with recycled materials

Cons: Scuffs easily

Want the look of an aluminium case without the corresponding luxury price tag? Monos has got you. This chic trunk is part of the Canadian travel brand’s Hybrid collection, which pairs a lightweight aluminium frame with its signature aerospace-grade, partially recycled polycarbonate shell. Compression straps and a compressive divider ensure you can bring all your gear, and the antimicrobial lining should help keep things hygienic on your return home. There are some handy extras thrown in – an antimicrobial, silver ion-coated laundry bag two shoe bags, and a vegan leather luggage tag.

Dimensions: 76 x 40 x 36cm

Weight: 5.9kg

Capacity: 89L

Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Pros: Hardwearing, stylish

Cons: Expensive

A card-carrying icon of the luggage world, it’s rare not to see a well-heeled traveller or two toting one of Rimowa’s instantly recognisable ribbed cases at the airport. This is one of the brand’s aluminium cases, known for their unrivalled strength and durability. Its Large Trunk has space for a two-week getaway, and an adjustable divider helps you organise most effectively. A complimentary luggage tag and sticker are both included with purchase.

Dimensions: 74 x 43 x 38cm

Weight: 6kg

Capacity: 89L

Warranty: Lifetime warranty

Pros: scratch-resistant shell, YKK zippers, nameplate can be replaced or removed, great warranty

Well-loved American luggage brand Briggs & Riley is the go-to choice for our senior writer Olivia Morelli. This polycarbonate hard-side trunk has an 80/20 opening, giving you a very deep and roomy main compartment for all of your chunkiest or oddly-shaped items. It makes it a great choice for those who are using the case to move house or the like, where your case might be doing more heavy lifting than housing just a few sets of outfits – it’s the largest one we’ve found for this edit. The lid space is perfect for your laptop and smaller bits and pieces, and there’s a mesh pocket for jewellery and toiletries. As a bonus, there’s a monogrammable leather nameplate – befitting of such a luxury case.

Dimensions: 83 x 42 x 40cm

Weight: 4.7kg

Capacity: 124L

Warranty: Lifetime warranty

Pros: Competitive price for an aluminium case

Samsonite cases span the lower and higher end of the price spectrum, making it a highly accessible and reliable luxury luggage retailer beloved the world over. This trunk is made from aluminium for a more luxurious, hardwearing spec. Corner reinforcements help buffer against knocks in the hold, there’s a retractable, integrated ID tag to help in the case of theft, and two removable divider pads for each compartment, along with four roomy pockets.

Dimensions: 80 x 41 x 37cm

Weight: 7.29kg

Capacity: 106L

Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Pros: Good warranty, affordable

Cons: One divisive colour

The colour of Nere’s trunk suitcase won’t be to everyone’s taste, but the price tag might just sway you. It’s by far the cheapest option we’ve seen, with a current sale price of just under £60. Of course, you’re not getting a solid aluminium case for this price, but neither are you scrimping on quality – it’s made from a lightweight polycarbonate shell and a recycled lining, and finished with a TSA-approved lock and two deep compartments for all your gear. There’s even a 10-year guarantee; one that’s more generous than some of the more expensive offerings in this list, along with a good selection of matching accessories, including a vanity case and a wash bag.

Dimensions: 78 x 43 x 36cm

Weight: 4.5kg

Capacity: 91L

Warranty: 10 years

Pros: Expandable, made with recycled materials

Tumi is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable design, with a strong focus on testing each and every aspect of its travel bags (sometimes up to 30 unique tests), as well as utilising recycled materials and offering a global repair network programme. This case has a hanger bracket, tie-down straps to keep everything in place and a lightweight polycarbonate shell. A perk that other cases in this selection can’t match? This suitcase is expandable – handy for last-minute souvenir purchases or when you need to pack bulky or oddly shaped items.

Dimensions: 80 x 39 x 33cm

Weight: 4.9kg

Capacity: 86 to 102L

Warranty: Five years

Pros: Made with recycled materials

You’ll know Herschel’s classic Scandi-style backpacks that have become part of the uniform for a fashionable urban cohort when zipping about day-to-day. But the brand has you covered for longer trips too – and at a very reasonable price. It’s a good eco-friendly pick, being made with 70% recycled polycarbonate, and it’s whisper-quiet thanks to the Hinomoto wheels – the gold standard for smooth, silent wheels if you didn’t know.

Dimensions: 81 x 43 x 33cm

Weight: 4.8kg

Capacity: 95L

Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Pros: Built-in compression system

With a 99L capacity, this is a roomy one given the relatively lightweight in comparison to a lot of the cases in this round-up. But clever space-saving should be a given, seeing as it’s been made by the inventors of the pen knife. Inside, there are two compressible compartments – almost like built-in packing cubes – along with stabilising straps and several mesh pockets for smaller items.

Dimensions: 76 x 36 x 42cm

Weight: 5.3kg

Capacity: 99L

Warranty: The brand’s 1+10 year warranty

Pros: Chic and iconic styling

Cons: Very expensive

Louis Vuitton’s trunk, new for this year, is not one of the largest options on this list – it’s actually more akin to the size of a large carry-on. But no luxury luggage edit would be complete without an LV addition. The case has an 80/20 split opening for optimised packing (use packing cubes for the main compartment, and keep your electricals and jewellery in the top), with a removable divider that features a zipped pocket. The outer is made from a coated canvas with that classic monogrammed design, with cowhide leather trims and shiny aluminium hardware. A luggage cover comes with every purchase.

Dimensions: 39 x 55 x 21 cm

Weight: 4.9kg

Warranty: LV offers a lifetime aftercare service, but some charges may occur

Pros: British brand, hand-finished designs

Cons: On the heavier side

Reportedly Kate Middleton’s luggage brand of choice, Globe Trotter cases’ vintage aesthetic evokes proper feelings of wanderlust – we’re imagining loading up our train car with suitcases and steaming off down the tracks as we speak. This trunk, from its Centenary collection, commemorates 100 years of the brand’s craftsmanship. All GT suitcases are made in the United Kingdom, from strong patented vulcanised fiberboard hand-finished with leather corners, straps and handles (editor’s tip: leather suitcases are especially on-trend for 2024), and finished with a push-lock fastening and two TSA locks.

Dimensions: 73 x 44 x 37cm

Weight: 6.2kg

Warranty: Five years

Pros: The most colourful selection of luggage we’ve seen

Cons: No UK warranty

Another brand infusing its luggage with some old-timey charm is the US-based luggage brand Steamline. Its offerings are more affordable than Globe-Trotter; its closest equivalent is a smidgeon smaller than the British brand’s XL trunk, but over half the price, and available in a smorgasbord of chic colourways, with joyful patterned linings (which are available in a range of matching accessories, including packing cubes). The case comes with a hanging organiser to make life easier once you’ve reached your destination, and a luggage cover to help prevent dings in the hold.

Dimensions: 69 x 41 x 25cm

Weight: 5kg

Capacity: 80L

Warranty: A two-year warranty for US customers, sadly no UK warranty

Pros: Stylish, very quiet wheels

Cons: Often sold out

We’re already fans of July’s zippy Carry On Light case; toted as the world’s lightest cabin luggage, which we tried on a trip to Palma. The brand’s trunk luggage has all the same features we rate – extra-quiet wheels, buttery smooth handling and a strong glazed polycarbonate shell in a selection of the brand’s signature colours. This case comes with a few extras the carry-on case lacks, adding a luxe, useful upgrade – smart leather finishes on the straps, a compression system for tightly packing in all your gear, and a stain-proof laundry bag.

Dimensions: 72 x 42 x 37cm

Weight: 6kg

Capacity: 92L

Warranty: Lifetime warranty and 100-day returns