{"title":"Luggage","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuggage is the one piece of travel gear you trust with everything you bring, and the best luggage does three things well. It fits the size rules of the airlines you actually fly. It survives baggage handling without failing at a zipper, a wheel, or a handle. And when a part does wear out, it can be repaired instead of thrown away. Most of the market is built to be replaced every few years. It does not have to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTALO takes a narrower view than most luggage brands: one case, one material, built to last. The Cabin is a ribbed anodized aluminum carry-on that closes with TSA-approved frame latches instead of zippers, priced at $379, and backed by lifetime service on the parts that wear. It is the only piece of travel luggage we make, and we would rather do one case properly than fill a catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already know you want it, the case is right below. If you are still working out what kind of luggage you need, keep going for the categories, what to look for, and the honest tradeoffs between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop by category\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carry-on-luggage\"\u003eCarry-on luggage\u003c\/a\u003e: cases sized for the overhead bin on major US airlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aluminum-luggage\"\u003eAluminum luggage\u003c\/a\u003e: metal shells with frame latches, the only material TALO builds in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aluminum-carry-on\"\u003eAluminum carry-on\u003c\/a\u003e: where the two above overlap, which is exactly what the Cabin is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-shell-luggage\"\u003eHard shell luggage\u003c\/a\u003e: rigid cases in aluminum, polycarbonate, or ABS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/22-inch-carry-on\"\u003e22 inch carry-on\u003c\/a\u003e: the size class that matches the 22 x 14 x 9 in standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-suitcase\"\u003eSmall suitcase\u003c\/a\u003e: compact cases for short trips and airlines with strict limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spinner-luggage\"\u003eSpinner luggage\u003c\/a\u003e: four-wheel cases that roll upright in any direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill deciding? Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guides\"\u003eluggage guides\u003c\/a\u003e cover sizing, materials, packing, and care without the sales pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of luggage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe category splits two ways: by where the bag travels, and by what it is made of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy location, there is carry-on luggage (fits the overhead bin, stays with you), checked luggage (goes in the hold, larger, subject to fees and rough handling), and luggage sets (a carry-on plus one or two checked cases sold together). Sets look like value on paper, but most people use the carry-on constantly and the big cases rarely. We make the full case for that in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/one-case-vs-luggage-set\"\u003eone case versus a luggage set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy construction, there is soft shell (nylon or polyester over a frame, expandable and forgiving), hard shell (rigid polycarbonate, ABS, or aluminum), and within hard shell, aluminum stands apart because it closes with a latched frame rather than a zipper and can be serviced rather than replaced. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hard-shell-vs-soft-shell-luggage\"\u003eHard shell versus soft shell\u003c\/a\u003e covers the first split, and our aluminum versus polycarbonate guide covers the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for in luggage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShell material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate is light and affordable, flexes on impact, and eventually cracks. ABS is cheaper and more brittle. Ballistic nylon is the soft-shell standard. Aluminum is heavier and costs more, but it dents instead of cracking, does not get brittle with age, and holds a rigid frame that a zippered shell cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZippers are the most common failure point on a suitcase: they burst when overpacked and can be forced open with a pen. Frame latches close only when the contents fit, and there is nothing to split. On a case you plan to keep for a decade, the closure matters more than the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-wheel spinners roll upright beside you through airports and down aisles. Two-wheel cases tilt and pull, which is better on cobblestones and worse everywhere else. Whichever you choose, look at how the wheels are mounted and whether they can be repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescoping handle takes more abuse than any other part. Machined aluminum stages hold up better than stamped tubes, and the handle should lock without wobble at full extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy to the rule you fly under, not the biggest thing that says carry-on on the tag. The standard for most US majors is 22 x 14 x 9 in including wheels and handles. Allowances change, so the airline's site is the final word. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/suitcase-sizes\"\u003eSuitcase sizes explained\u003c\/a\u003e maps every class from carry-on to oversize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lifetime warranty that covers only manufacturing defects is not the same as lifetime service on the parts that wear. Read the wording. Ask whether wheels, latches, and handles get repaired, and whether that costs anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLuggage types compared\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThe tradeoff\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost trips, no bag fees, no lost bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity is fixed by the airline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChecked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong trips, families, bulky gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFees, waiting, rough handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuying everything at once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou pay for cases you rarely use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverpackers, outside pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeast protection, wears fastest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard shell (plastic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight weight, lower price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZippers, cracks with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeping one case for years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier, higher entry price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Cabin fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTALO makes one case, and it lives in the carry-on, hard shell, aluminum corner of that table. The Cabin has a ribbed anodized aluminum shell, TSA-approved frame latches with no zippers anywhere, silent four-wheel spinners, and a machined aluminum telescoping handle. The only branding is an engraved aluminum plate, 48 x 13 mm, riveted to the shell. It is built to standard cabin sizing for major US airlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt costs $379, with free tracked shipping in the contiguous US and 14-day returns. Wheels, latches, handles, and the telescoping trolley are covered by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lifetime-service\"\u003elifetime service\u003c\/a\u003e: repaired, not replaced, for the life of the case. If you want checked luggage or a set, we do not make one, and we would rather say so than sell you something we did not build. If you want one carry-on that outlasts the next several you would otherwise buy, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cabin\"\u003eThe Cabin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best luggage for most travelers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most people, one well-built carry-on covers the large majority of trips. Choose it by the airline size rule you fly under, then by closure, wheels, and whether the parts can be repaired. Buy a checked bag only when you have a specific need for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy a luggage set or a single case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the single case unless you regularly travel with more than one bag. Sets bundle a carry-on with checked cases that most owners use a few times a year, and the bundle price usually means each piece is built to a lower standard than a single case at the same total cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs hard shell or soft shell luggage better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard shell protects contents better and cleans easier. Soft shell squeezes into tight spaces and offers outside pockets. If you check bags or carry anything fragile, hard shell. If you overpack and want pockets, soft shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes TALO make checked luggage or luggage sets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. TALO makes one aluminum carry-on, the Cabin. Everything on this site, from the guides to the service program, is built around doing that one case well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"the-cabin","title":"The Cabin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cabin. A hard-shell aluminum carry-on, made properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed aluminum shell is both lightweight and strong. The case uses TSA-approved frame latches instead of zippers. The spinner wheels are silent and the handle is machined from aluminum. Each case has an engraved metal plate on it. The size is suitable for most major airlines. The Cabin is designed to be repaired instead of replaced; every case is covered by lifetime service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ribbed aluminum shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• TSA frame latches (no zippers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Silent spinner wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Machined aluminum handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Engraved metal plate, 48×13mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lifetime service\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51029810511908,"sku":null,"price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/7661\/2388\/files\/talo-silver-aluminum-carry-on.jpg?v=1787345607"}],"url":"https:\/\/taloluggage.com\/collections\/luggage.oembed","provider":"TALO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}