By Muskan

Luggage is the true companion of any traveller right from the start. The thrill of travel doesn’t wait until one reaches the destination but begins with the packing itself! In the era of these luxury smart suitcases, comfort and innovation meet style to ensure smoother joy of packing and travelling. These suitcases are not just about looks; they offer innovative features like GPS tracking, remote locking, built-in scales, charging ports for your devices and some are meant to carry not just your belongings but also you.

1. Olotu Smart Suitcase

The Olotu Smart Suitcase is just right for travellers seeking to travel light with an all-in-one bag. This ABS+PC Shell with polyester linen, electric-powered luggage has a ride-on option with a capacity of up to 110kgs. The smart handle design meant to control the bag includes acceleration, braking, and reversing, all seamlessly integrated without any visible wires with a functioning speed of up to 8 km/h. Additionally, the bag also has a removable portable charger to ensure your devices are never out of battery!

2. Arista Vault- Follow Me

This luggage by Arista Vault is another ride-on suitcase, which can become your personal transport through the crowd on our list, but it does much more than that! As the name suggests, the luggage has a ‘follow me’ feature, which converts it into a self-driving suitcase to trail behind you hands-free for up to 10 kilometres at a speed of 12 km/h. Additionally, there is also a self-balancing and climb mode to adapt to various surfaces. The 33-litre capacity luggage has a 3000 mAh power charging option for enhanced convenience.

3. ⁠Horizn Studios M5

M5 is a hard-shell carry-on luggage meant to be a multitasking champion for frequent travellers. The airline-approved bag also has a pocket that keeps your essentials—like your laptop and travel documents—easily accessible, while the integrated charger is crafted with removable technology, which reduces the task of finding outlets to charge devices that come with a capacity to charge multiple devices at a time. As a cover for this multifunctionality, the brand offers a 100-day trial to decide how better it works for you and a lifetime warranty for your travel buddy.

4. Airwheel SE3S

Airwheel SE3S is an aluminium body luggage that converts into a rideable smart electric scooter with a storage capacity up to 20 litres and on top load capacity of up to 110 kilograms, all accessible with one click technology to start. The Airwheel SE3S electric suitcase is perfect for travellers seeking a blend of modern technology and robust construction. This also has a USB charging port, which can power multiple devices at a time and a removable power battery. For additional security, the luggage comes with a TSA code lock to keep the travel worry-free.

5. ⁠ForwardX Ovis Auto- Follow Suitcase

The Ovis suitcase is the pinnacle of convenience and luxury bags, crafted from Makrolon Polycarbonate, a material lighter than aluminium yet more durable than ABS plastic with a waterproof quality and glossy finish. It uses complex algorithms for an advanced obstacle avoidance system based on self-driving technology, enabling it to “see” and sense its environment and trail you. The bag also has an attachable smart band that vibrates to alert of low battery, technical issues and even of the bag being more than 2 metres away from the user. The bag further can be controlled by the Ovis Application. It also has features like real-time weight tracking, location tracking via a GPS system, TSA-approved locks and USB ports for charging the devices on the go.

6. BÉIS Large Check-In Roller

The Large Check-In Roller combines durability, functionality, and style into a robust hard-shell exterior of polycarbonate, PVC, polyester, and a nylon zipper with smooth-rolling 360° wheels. With a capacity of 112 litres, the bag offers a 2-inch expandable space for just-in-case moments. It also comes with a built-in weight indicator, a TSA-approved lock system and a cushioned handle for an easy grip, ensuring the luggage is safe and comfortable to take along.

7. Carl Friedrik, The Carry On X

The Carry-on X is a cabin case hard-shell bag with an impact-resistant polycarbonate shell and a hard-wearing aluminium frame. Beyond the look of this former winner in the prestigious Wallpaper Design Awards, it has a front pocket for quick access, 360° spinner wheels for jolt-free mobility and a TSA-approved lock with a click of a clasp. The bag has a capacity of 43 litres and a 100-day trial period with a lifetime warranty.

8. ⁠Modobag

It would not be wrong to call Modobag a groundbreaking innovation in travel. It is built with a lightweight aluminium chassis and a high-strength ballistic nylon shell with YKK zippers and a crush-resistant aluminium frame and designed with 2000 cubic inches of packing space with rider functionality of the user for up to 118 kilograms at a speed of 8 miles per hour. Additionally, the luggage has a dual USB charging port and a removable battery that can be easily charged from any household outlet, meant to last up to 4000 full charges to be your travel aide on a lot of flights.