Traveling is not always easy, but there are a couple of things that you can do to make it a more fulfilling experience. The luggage that you use to haul your stuff is one of the main things that can directly affect how comfortable or involving your traveling experience will be. To avoid having an unpleasant flight or trip, you have to pick the right suitcase for maximum comfort.

Suitcase manufacturers have made various advancements in terms of material and design, all with the aim of making your traveling experience easier. Of all the improvements that manufacturers have come up with, smart luggage takes the lead, and travelers have loved this invention.

With features such as GPS tracking, built-in scales, and mobile apps, tech luggage innovations won’t make your luggage lighter in any way, but they will allow for a less harrowing flying or driving experience. With high-tech suitcases, even the longest flight will be more endurable. The following 5 best smart bags for travel are our current favorites and will go a long way towards helping you develop or improve your liking for traveling.

These are our Best Smart Luggage Picks

All of these bags are TSA compatible. This means you can take it with you on an airplane. But you might have to go through a bit of hassle every now and then as the security personnel might want to check your power bank’s capacity before letting you in. Keep that in mind.

1. Kabuto Smart Carry-On 4 Wheels

With customer satisfaction in mind, this smart bag for travel provides the perfect balance between technology and convenience. The Kabuto Smart Carry-On is made out of polycarbonate for unrivaled strength and toughness. With the front door made of 100% recycled polyester, you are not only assured of security, strength, and durability, but it’s also a good thing to know that the manufacturers of this smart carry-on luggage care about the environment.

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With a size of 55 x 35 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 inches), you have more than enough space to tote your belongings. To facilitate easier organizing, there are different compartments such as a laptop compartment, shoe compartment, and even a removable connected back pocket for your laptop. If you do not wish to carry your laptop from the removable pocket, you can put it in an easy-to-access compartment inside the suitcase, protected and separate from the other stuff that you are carrying.

You get a removable Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 10,000 mAh (37Wh), capable of charging up to 4 smartphones or ½ laptop. There are 2 USB-C ports, 1 USB-A port, and 1 micro-USB port, all of which make it easy to recharge the Li-Ion battery and charge your personal devices.

This suitcase is also equipped with a biometric system that allows you to open it with just your fingerprint rather than having to use a key or app. There, however, is a master key that you can use if needed. If you’re a fan of customizing your stuff, you have the option to personalize the rod of your suitcase by engraving your name on it.

Key Features:

  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 10,000 mAh removable battery
  • 100% recycled polyester front door

 

2. Samsara Aluminum Smart Carry-On Suitcase

This is a durable, light-weight, fireproof, and TSA-approved smart bag luggage in an aluminum shell, which means that you don’t have to worry about the safety and security of your most sensitive belongings. As a suitcase with a 35-liter capacity, you have enough space to put your personal items and a few other things that you will require while at your destination.

The Samsara Aluminum Carry-On Suitcase comes with a set of 5 high-quality packing bags that makes it easier for you to stay organized. To increase your comfort even further, the Samsara team included a removable smart unit with a 10,000 mAh battery and USB-C charger so that you never have to fight over an airport outlet.

This tech luggage comes with a free smartphone app that can alert you if your bag is opened or taken out of your range, further enhancing the security of your items. If you like working while on the move, Samsara thought about this too, and designed the suitcase with a flat top surface that you can use as a personal mobile desk for your PC.

When the time comes to move around the airport or on the street, you won’t have to worry about pushing or pulling your luggage around, since the suitcase comes with 360° premium-quality spinner wheels for a smooth ride. This smart suitcase is also equipped with an automatic interior LED light system so that you can see clearly inside the bag even when in a dark environment.

Key features

  • Removable smart unit with a 10,000 mAh battery and a USB-C port
  • Fire-proof sleek aluminum shell 
  • Flat top mobile desk surface 
  • Automatic interior LED light system 


 

3. Cowarobot Auto-Follow Smart 20” Luggage

The Cowarobot smart suitcase is made of the highest quality components and materials, to not only ensure durability but also enhance physical performance as far as strength and hardness are concerned. That means that you no longer have to worry about impacts that can cause unsightly scratches or dents.

As the world’s first auto-follow smart bag for travel, this luggage eliminates the need to have a remote control, wearables, or a smartphone to help with navigation. The bag utilizes an AI-power laser radar with autonomous control to recognize the owner. This technology makes it possible for this smart luggage to follow the owner while avoiding obstacles.

The smart obstacle avoidance feature allows the suitcase to get around people and obstacles, and go back on track in the least time possible.  As a high-tech suitcase, this luggage uses a TSA-compliant Smart Lock to keep all your belongings secure. Not only that – Cowarobot tracks where you are and will alert you whenever the distance between you and the tech luggage exceeds 6 feet.

This smart luggage comes with an amazing battery back that is FAA approved. The 92Wh battery is removable and meets the FAA regulations of up to 100Wh for each battery. With 92Wh, you have enough battery capacity to charge up to 8 mobile phones or be on the go for up to 12 miles. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that this high tech suitcase only follows you automatically in an indoor environment.

Key Features

  • 20” carry-on suitcase
  • Hands-free auto-follow control
  • Intelligent auto-tracking
  • 92Wh battery capacity


 

4. Away Carry-On Smart Luggage

If you love traveling, regardless of the means, you should not go wrong with this Smart Luggage by Away Travel. With a simple 39.8-liter interior that allows you to pack to the brim, you won’t have to leave some of the important stuff behind simply because things won’t fit as you want them to.

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The interior of this smart luggage for travel measures 20” x 13.5”, which is enough space for your trips. And if you want an even larger bag, you have the option to buy The Bigger Carry-On by the same brand. Both sizes come with customization options that include different colors to suit your preferences so that you can have a more fulfilling traveling experience.

Since there comes a time when you have to “juice up” your phone while on the move to stay connected, Away Travel added an ejectable battery unit to suit all your power needs. Capable of charging any phone up to 4 times, this battery pack will keep you connected before you can get to the next charging station.

The Away Carry-On smart luggage bag is designed to fit in the overhead bin of standard commercial airliners, giving you peace of mind as you plan your next flight. In addition, the durable polycarbonate hard shell and TSA-approved combination lock come in handy when it comes to keeping your belongings safe and secure. What’s more? Navigating through the airport and streets has never been easier with the 360° spinner wheels featured on the luggage.

Key Features

  • Durable polycarbonate hard shell
  • Ejectable battery system
  • TSA-Approved combination lock
  • Hidden laundry bag for your dirty clothing


 

5. Samsara Next Gen Suitcase with Hotspot

The Samsara Next Gen Suitcase is the ultimate combination of convenience and connectivity. With an upgraded design and enhanced tech features, you have exactly what you need for an effortless traveling experience and the ability to tackle the most unimaginable traveling challenges.

Although this is not a carry-on suitcase, I thought of including it since it is one of the best hard-shelled luggage you can own. I had personally tested this product during last year’s CES and the build quality is really good.

You don’t have to worry about your valuables getting lost since Samsara equipped this smart suitcase with a GPS navigation system as well as Bluetooth (5.1) so that you can track and find your luggage with ease. It does not end at tracking – this smart luggage also has the ability to send notifications to your smartphone if someone opens your suitcase while you’re away.

Technology seems to be the center of this suitcase’s design since it also comes with an optional Wi-Fi hotspot feature and industry-leading wireless charging to ensure that you remain connected throughout your trip. You can charge your smartphone using the wireless dock, but how about your laptop? Well, Samsara thought about that and included a powerful USB-C connector for your laptop and other devices that you carry with you.

The smart unit that comes with this high tech suitcase is easily removable, which means that the suitcase complies with airline regulations as well as aviation guidelines, guaranteeing you a hassle-free check-in. Since the smart luggage is made out of polycarbonate, you can be sure that it is strong enough to keep your items safe, in addition to having an extended lifespan. Depending on what you would like to carry with you for your trip or flight, you have quite a lot of space to play around with, since the suitcase has a roomy capacity of 44 liters.

Key Features

  • Durable polycarbonate shell
  • Removable smart unit with wireless charging dock
  • Optional Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Capacious 44-liter interior


 

Takeaways

A smart carry on luggage has its own pros and cons. They let you charge your phone and laptop while you are on the move, they look aesthetic and they are good enough to carry lots of clothes. While most smart bags are allowed on an airplane, there will be a thin chance of rejection when the TSA officials are not familiar with the tech. Auto following luggage like Cowarobot may not be allowed in every airplane. So, before you take it to the airport, make sure it complies. But other smart suitcases on this list are perfectly fine for air travel.

If I were to choose one for myself, I would go with Kabuto carry-on luggage or Samsara aluminium suitcase. Both of these have amazing tech in them and look aesthetic. If I am not particularly looking for carry-on luggage, I would choose Samsara’s next-gen hotspot suitcase. I had seen it during last year’s CES and its build quality is top-notch and offers some smart features too.

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