As any experienced traveler will tell you, in addition toreviewing cheap traveloptions, such as cheapairplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, discounttravel deals, and cheap vacation packages, itis important to travel with really light rolling carry-on luggage if you wantto avoid baggage fees.
While many bags claim to be very light, experts believethat ultra-light bags should be used to describe suitcases that are five poundsand under.
The following are carry-on roller bags that weigh no morethan five pounds (from lightest to heaviest) and range in price from $65 to$800, according to Christine Sarkis:
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ITLuggage Worlds Lightest two-wheel suitcase is 21.5 inches, weighs 3.43 pounds,and sells for $65 on Amazon.
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RimowaSalsa Air Multiwheel comes in two hard exterior models: a 17 inch version (referred to as Mini)which weighs 3.5 pounds and a 22 in inch Ultralight Cabin Multiwheel IATA whichweighs 4.2 pounds. Both versions comewith four wheels that allow for 360 degree mobility and zippered meshseparators. The 22 inch version is pricedat $475 from LuggagePros.
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LucasVortex Lite Expandable Ultra-Lightweight Spinner is soft sided, 20 inches, andweighs 3.8 pounds. Features include azippered expansion, four spinner wheels, lots of pockets, and is priced at $80from Amazon.
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SherpaniNuage is 22 inches and weighs 3.85 pounds. This bag has great detailing including interior mesh pockets and stretchmaterial that allows users to fit in just a bit more. Priced at $194 from Amazon.
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Hartmann7R Global Carry-On Spinner is 22 inches and weighs 3.9 pounds. This bag comes with shock absorbing wheels,recessed leather carry handles, a carbon fiber telescoping handle, and a waterresistant zipper. Priced at $650 fromAmazon.
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SamsoniteBlack Label Firelite 20 Spinner is hard sided and weighs 4.44 pounds. The Firelite looks cool, is available ingreat colors, and is designed for strength and handling. Priced at $428 from Amazon.
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EagleCreek Lync System comes it two soft sided versions: 20 inches, weighing 4.5 pounds and a 22 inchversion which weighs 4 pounds 9 ounces. These bags appeal to select travelers because they convert from arolling back into a backpack or duffel and can be collapsed and stored in asmall sack. Configured as a backpack orduffel without the rolling frame, the bags weigh 1 pound 12 ounces and 1 pound14 ounces, respectively. The 20 inchversion is $255 and the 22 inch version is $260 from REI.
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ZeroHalliburton Zero Air II comes in 20 inches and weighs 4.8 pounds. While many lightweight bags are made at theexpense of durability, the streamlined Zero Air II was built tough. Priced at $395 from Amazon.
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RicardoBeverly Hills 20-Inch 4W WheelAboard is hard sided, weighs 4.9 pounds, andcomes with mesh zip dividers. Priced at$140 from Amazon.
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TravelersChoice Forza is 22 inches and weighs five pounds. It sports a roomy interior with tie-downstraps, spinner wheels, and a nylon exterior. Priced at $70 from Amazon.
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