Forget what you know about shopping. More expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better — and this $40 carry-on with 2,700 perfect reviews has the evidence to back that statement up. In fact, a flight attendant of 35 years attests that it’s better than even more expensive models. 

The 60 percent-off hardshell design comes from one of our favorite affordable luggage brands, Travelhouse, and can fit up to 60 pounds of clothing and accessories. Plus, it’s available in tons of color options and even a softshell iteration, so there’s something for every traveler. Not to mention it looks nearly identical to Away’s $275 version, but for just $40. 

Travelhouse 21-inch Hardshell Carry-on Suitcase 

The carry-on is a 21-inch size that’s small enough to conveniently store in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. However, it still offers plenty of space for overpacking. The design includes an interior mesh zip pocket and multiple compartments that make organization easy, as well as compression straps to fit more than you might expect. It even comes with a bag for your delicates or dirty laundry. 

The hardshell exterior is crafted from 100 percent ABS material, which is impact- and scratch-resistant so you don’t have to worry about it getting destroyed on its first trip around the conveyor belt. However, despite its durable design, the suitcase is still lightweight enough to easily cart around. It has silent multi-directional spinner wheels that effortlessly glide through the airport and a soft handle that’s comfortable to grip. 

One shopper called the design small but mighty and said it held up well traveling up and down the stairs of the Paris metros and through cobblestone streets. Another customer added that it fit a week’s worth of clothing for a trip to Disney World with no problems. Others commented that it’s lightweight and takes up very little room, which makes transporting it that much easier. 

Head over to Walmart to snag the flight attendant-approved carry-on, or keep scrolling to shop more styles, up to 64 percent off. 

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