Worth It: 100 Flights Later, and This Carry-On Bag Is Still My Favorite

There are a few things I will always invest in without hesitation: comfortable sneakers, squat-proof leggings (bonus points if there’s a matching hoodie) and quality luggage. All of the above are non-negotiables in my travel lineup — because nothing ruins a trip faster than sore feet, see-through loungewear wear or a busted suitcase that gives up before your vacation even starts.

So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I was willing to drop $360 on a carry-on. Five years later, the Lojel Cubo Suitcase has proved itself more than worth it. Here’s why I can’t stop recommending it.

Lojel knows its way around durable luggage. Every suitcase undergoes intense testing — drops, loading, extreme temperature shifts — to make sure it can actually handle real-world travel (read: overpacking, sprinting through airports and being tossed onto conveyor belts like a rag doll). The Cubo? It passed all those tests and then some!

The Cubo has been my go-to travel companion for more than 100 flights. Packed to the absolute limit and dragged through everything from smooth airport floors to bumpy cobblestone streets, this carry-on somehow still looks as sleek as the day I got it. Speaking of, the Cubo has that minimalist, modern design that makes you look like you have your life together — even if your flight is delayed, your outfit is wrinkled and you forgot a charger.

The durable recycled polycarbonate shell doesn’t just look good; it holds up against scratches, scuffs and all the chaos of travel. And the 360-degree dual wheels? Life-changing. If you’ve ever tried to maneuver a heavy, off-balance suitcase through a packed airport, you know the struggle. These wheels make gliding through terminals (and dodging slow walkers) effortless.

The expandable zipper is another feature that’s earned my loyalty. Because no matter how much I think I packed light, I always come back with more. That extra space has saved me from last-minute, suitcase-sifting struggles more times than I can count.

Don’t let the $360 price tag scare you. Considering how many flights this suitcase has endured, it has saved me from replacing cheap luggage over and over again. Buy it once and you’ll never look back. A carry-on that works with you, not against you, does exist. The Lojel Cubo carry-on is absolutely worth it!

Get the Cubo Small for $360 at Lojel!