Here at Kaehler, we've seen plenty of luggage designs come and go over the years. As travel habits have changed and airline restrictions have become increasingly stringent, the best luggage manufacturers have competed to keep up with consumer demand, designing bags and cases that try to minimize headaches at the airport while allowing you to pack everything you need for your trip.

One such design that is here to stay is the spinner carry-on. At around 25 years old, the continued evolution of this design has allowed travelers to negate the need to check their luggage and navigate airports with ease. This is due to two key features; namely, the compact yet roomy interior and smooth spinner wheels for superb maneuverability. Of course, not all spinner carry-ons are created equal, and high-quality luggage has many benefits over its inferior counterparts. However, if you're looking for the crème-de-la-crème of spinner carry-ons, then read on and discover our suggestions for the elite traveler.

Rimowa - Salsa Deluxe
22" Multiwheel Carry-On

The Rimowa Salsa Deluxe 22" Multiwheel Carry-On packs a wealth of useful features into a durable and aesthetically pleasing case. Boasting uncompromising attention to detail combined with the very best German design and engineering, the Salsa Deluxe 22" Multiwheel Carry-On is an ideal choice for the elite traveler. As Rimowa's largest carry-on, you'll find plenty of room to pack your belongings, and the inclusion of a variety of innovative organizational features will help you easily find what you need. These include 2 Flex-Divider systems which allow you to compact clothing into the side of the cases leaving you space in the middle for other items.

In addition to the organizational features, this roomy case allows you to conveniently increase your luggage capacity with the concealed add-a-bag strap. The case itself is manufactured from hardwearing and extremely light polycarbonate and is available in a variety of colors with a classy, glossy finish. Finally, the Salsa Deluxe 22" Multiwheel Carry-On features a durable, telescopic handle and eight wheels of the very highest quality, allowing you to easily maneuver your case through the airport and to your next world-class destination.

Tumi - Tegra-Lite Max
Continental Expandable Carry-On

What the Tumi Tegra-Lite Max Continental Expandable Carry-On lacks in aesthetics, it more than makes up for in terms of functionality. Featuring a hardwearing and extremely lightweight design thanks to Tumi's use of Tegris within the construction of this case, the Tegra-Lite Max Continental Expandable is virtually indestructible and very easy to maneuver. The four double spinner wheels ensure even the most maze-like of airports can be navigated with ease, with the telescopic handle allowing you to quickly change between a wheeled case and a carry-on.

Perhaps the most compelling feature of the Tumi Tegra-Lite Max Continental Expandable is its versatility. With the option to expand the case by a full two inches, this carry-on is suitable for both weekend getaways and much longer adventures. Additionally, features such as the U-zip pocket, mesh tie-down straps, hanger bracket and suiter section ensure you can stay organized while you travel, arriving at your destination with your clothing looking as good as when you packed it.

Bric's - Bellagio
21" Spinner Trunk

Perhaps we're cheating a little here because this case is actually a 21" spinner, but we're very confident that the Brics Bellagio 21" Spinner Trunk can hold its own when compared with our other contenders. A beautiful vintage-styled piece featuring a leather trim, the Bellagio 21" Spinner Trunk really catches the eye. The rest of the case is manufactured from a lightweight polycarbonate material that provides ample protection to your belongings while remaining easy to maneuver. The front zip pocket and two inside pockets help to keep your items organized, while the polyurethane-coated, waterproof zip closure helps to keep out water even in the worst weather.

The Brics Bellagio 21" Spinner Trunk also boasts four, 360-degree wheels for excellent maneuverability and a retractable locking handle that allows you to quickly and easily swap the way you travel with the bag. Finally, the dimensions of 21" x 14" x 8" mean that this case is suitable for a variety of trips despite the fact that this case is the smallest in our comparison.

Conclusions

The three bags within our comparison all offer the elite traveler plenty of great features. For aesthetics alone, we would certainly put the retro-inspired Brics Bellagio 21" Spinner Trunk. The prize for functionality and features goes to the Tumi Tegra-Lite Max Continental Expandable Carry-On, and for a combination of both we very much like the Rimowa Salsa Deluxe 22" Multiwheel Carry-On. With this in mind, you should narrow down your priorities and decide on the case that fits your requirements. However, it's worth noting that all of these spinner carry-ons are of excellent quality and, whichever you choose, you will not go far wrong.