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Kids' & Teen Luggage Guide: Away, Béis & Calpak Suitcases, Backpacks & Organizers
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items If your kid is ready to roll their own bag, or your teen has outgrown the hand-me-down duffel, this guide rounds up the best Away, Béis and Calpak kids' and teen luggage for school trips, sleepovers and family flights. You'll find carry-on spinners t...
This is Away's smallest suitcase and it fits every overhead bin, which makes it the right size for a teen's first solo-feeling trip. The hard shell shrugs off the scuffs that come with a young traveler rolling it through the airport.
Away The Carry-On in Stormy Teal
Scaled down for smaller shoulders but still roomy enough for a tablet, snacks and a change of clothes. It works as a personal item on the plane or as the everyday school bag that happens to travel well.
Béis The Kids Backpack in Atlas Pink
Compression cubes are the fix when a duffel turns into a pile of wrinkled hoodies, which is exactly what my son's bag tends to look like by day two. Let a teen sort tops, bottoms and socks into their own cubes and the packing becomes theirs.
Away Compression Packing Cubes in Tide Line Stripe
Sized to slide under most airline seats, so it suits a younger traveler who wants to roll their own bag without fighting for overhead space. It is compact enough for a weekend at grandma's and light enough for a kid to lift.
CALPAK Hue Mini Carry-On Luggage
A matched passport cover and tag is a small gift that makes a first international trip feel official. It keeps a teen's documents in one spot and makes their bag easy to spot on the carousel. It is a nice gift-sized extra for graduation or birthday t...
Béis The Passport & Luggage Tag Set in Maple
Teens need a bag that handles a laptop, water bottle and a hoodie without feeling bulky. This one has a padded laptop sleeve and stays light, which matters when it lives on their back all day. The low-profile look keeps it from feeling like a kid's b...
Away Large Featherlight Backpack in Sage Green
Chargers, earbuds and cables always end up at the bottom of my son's bag, so a dedicated pouch is a sanity saver. This keeps a teen's gear in one place and easy to grab at security or on the plane.
CALPAK Tech Organizer
A softer-sided roller has more give for a teen who overpacks, and it rolls easily over uneven airport floors. Dusty blue is a calm, neutral color that doesn't scream hand-me-down. Check the airline's carry-on limits before booking a budget carrier.
Béis The Hybrid Carry-On Roller in Dusty Blue
Clear makes it painless to get through airport security without digging, and a teen can see exactly what they packed. A wipe-clean material is handy because a travel-size shampoo will leak at some point.
Away Clear Toiletry Bag in Opal Blue
A great size for sleepovers, sports weekends and visits with grandparents. Water bottle pockets and padded straps mean a young traveler can carry it comfortably without a parent hauling it. It also doubles as a gym or practice bag between trips.
CALPAK Luka Mini Duffel
See-through pouches work for chargers, snacks, socks or swim gear, so nothing gets lost in a backpack. A kid can find things quickly without dumping everything out on the airport floor. Pack one pouch per category and unpacking is quick.
Béis The Mesh Pouch Duo in Maple
This is Away's best-selling standard-size carry-on, and a growing teen finally gets enough room for a week of outfits. It fits the overhead bin of most major US airlines. Pick a lighter color if you want scuffs to hide better.
Away The Bigger Carry-On in Blush Pink
Sized for ages 5 to 8, with organized pockets and padded straps that keep school essentials from weighing a child down. It is a smart pick for a younger kid heading out on a first flight too. Because the straps are padded, it stays comfortable during...
CALPAK Kids Medium Backpack
Handles, a shoulder strap and tuck-away backpack straps give a sporty teen three ways to carry it. A trolley sleeve lets it ride on top of a rolling suitcase through the terminal. It is an easy upgrade from a worn-out gym bag.
Béis The Sport Duffle Backpack in Olive
A tiny kit is perfect for a teen's lip balm, retainer case and hair ties. It slips into a backpack pocket so the little essentials don't float around loose. It also fits easily inside a larger toiletry bag if you want to nest it.
CALPAK Tiny Clear Cosmetics Case
Wet swimsuits and towels have ruined more than one packed suitcase, so a roll-top dry bag is a smart add for pool and beach trips. Use one for damp swim gear and one for sandy clothes. They are also useful on a road trip for muddy shoes.
Away Dry Bag Duo in Seaside Blue
A rolling backpack gives older kids and teens the option to wheel it through the terminal and carry it up stairs. The bold flame color is very easy to spot at the gate. The padded straps tuck away when it is rolling, so you can switch modes in second...
Béis The Pro Rolling Backpack in Flame
Five different sizes means shirts, shorts, underwear and swim gear each get a home. It is the simplest way to teach a teen to pack their own bag and still keep the suitcase organized. The stacking sizes also fit well in a carry-on.
CALPAK Terra 5-Piece Packing Cube Set
For a teen who wants something more grown-up than a gym duffel, this canvas overnighter handles a weekend at a friend's or a college visit. It holds a surprising amount without looking bulky. It also makes a thoughtful graduation gift.
Away Canvas Overnight Bag in Saddle Brown
A wipe-clean lining and a roomy opening make this a good first real toiletry kit for a teen. Everything from deodorant to a toothbrush fits, and it stays tidy in a hotel bathroom. It is also easy to wipe clean after a leaky bottle.
Béis The Toiletry Bag in Black
You skip choosing between a backpack and a duffel since this one converts. Great for a high schooler who needs a school bag during the week and a carry-on bag for weekend trips. The laptop sleeve keeps school gear protected, too.
CALPAK Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
A bright tag makes a suitcase easy to pick out at baggage claim and keeps contact info attached to it. Teens like that it looks sleek rather than like a cheap airline giveaway. It is simple to clip on and swap between bags.
Béis The Luggage Tag in Dusty Blue
An extra-wide opening and water-resistant material make it work well as a travel pouch for markers, headphones and small activity supplies. It keeps a child's in-flight entertainment together in one spot.
CALPAK Kids Pencil Case