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AER Carry-On (with Wheel Lock)

The only hardshell carry-on with a built-in wheel-locking mechanism — a genuinely useful feature that prevents your bag from rolling away on sloped airport floors. Built for travelers who notice the small things.

$395-$495
Pros
  • Built-in wheel-locking mechanism — unique feature not found on any other spinner tested by Wirecutter
  • Solid construction quality with premium materials
  • Thoughtful design details that frequent travelers will appreciate
  • Smooth ride on varied surfaces
Cons
  • Higher price point than mainstream competitors
  • Smaller brand with less widespread availability
  • Wheel lock adds slight complexity vs. standard spinner design
Why we recommend it

The wheel lock sounds like a gimmick until you've watched your bag roll into traffic. AER solved a real problem no one else bothered to fix, and the rest of the bag is equally well thought out.

Wirecutter

Unlike any other spinner luggage we've tested, AER's carry-ons come with a built-in wheel-locking mechanism, to keep the bags from drifting on sloped sidewalks or perfectly smooth airport floors.