I Finally Stopped Checking My Luggage After Buying This Roomy Carry-On Suitcase That's Made for Overpackers

"I'm what you would call a chronic overpacker. In fact, up until about two months ago, you might have thought I didn't know the meaning (or existence) of carry-on luggage. My Away suitcase was checked ahead of every flight, even if said trip was a quick 24-hour stint. Trust me, I found a way to fill it. My over-packing problem, though, is the very reason I found myself in Target's travel section on the hunt for a relatively inexpensive carry-on."

"I decided on the American Tourister NXT Checkered Hardside Carry-on, with the hard part being settling on one of the eight stunning color options and the easiest being that it cost just $85. The lightweight 20-inch spinner suitcase from American Tourist's Checkered Collection is deceivingly roomy."

"When I went to pack for my next trip, I decided to leave my usual bulky luggage at home and finally got to experience the bliss of traveling without a before- and after-flight pitstop for checked bags. The expandable suitcase fit everything I needed, including an entire week's worth of clothes, shoes, toiletries, and other essentials. The inner compartments make it easy to store small, important items, while the multi-directional spinner wheels were able to keep up with my New Yorker-level walking skills."

A chronic overpacker switched to an American Tourister NXT Checkered Hardside 20-inch carry-on purchased at Target for $85. The suitcase proved lightweight yet deceptively roomy, easy to lift into overhead bins and smooth to roll through airport terminals. The expandable interior accommodated a week's worth of clothes, shoes, toiletries, and essentials. Inner compartments helped organize small items. Multi-directional spinner wheels handled sustained walking comfortably. Hundreds of Target shoppers awarded five-star ratings, with reviewers praising the bag's capacity and maneuverability. The combination of affordability, style options, and practical features outperformed pricier luggage in everyday travel use.

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