Tumi

Feel confident that your personal items will get to your destination in one piece with Tumi’s collection of quality luggage. Founded in 1975 across the Hudson in New Jersey, the brand is known for its best-selling black-on-black ballistic nylon bags ($625) but has branched out to include hard-side polycarbonate carry-ons ($475) and cases made of impact-resistant Tegris ($945), a material used in NFL protective gear and NASCAR race cars. While the price tags can be prohibitive, expect excellent customer service in addition to standard five-year warrantees and free monogramming on your new luggage.