5 bad bag features to avoid for all carry-on baggage in 2026

Our baggage gets alot of abuse in airports and airplanes so I will help you choose a bag that lasts. I have tested these two carry-ons and eight personal item bags to find exactly what fails when things get rough.
Do not buy the wrong bag by checking these features first. #traveltips #travelbag

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Chapters
00:00 Bad features on carry-on bags avoid with travel in 2026
00:30 Avoid bags with bad handles
1:31 Avoid luggage with bad wheels dangling
2:36 Travel hack for your bag under airplane seat
3:55 Baggage with bad security features
5:41 Do this before buying bag
6:41 Features inside personal item bag
7:51 Compression feature
9:06 Too many straps on bag
9:39 Pocket features in bags
11:17 Do not fly with a personal item that does not squish
12:08 Choose durable bag in 2026

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