Arlo Skye vs TUMI
A side-by-side comparison of Arlo Skye and TUMI luggage: features, capacity, weight, price, returns and warranty. Arlo Skye prices are live. TUMI details are sourced and carry the date they were checked.
Short answer: Arlo Skye's Carry-On Max Front Pocket is $395, holds 48 L (58 L expanded) and weighs 7.5 lb, with a hard-shell laptop pocket. TUMI's 19 Degree Continental carry-on is $850, holds 44 L and weighs 8.2 lb. Arlo Skye's Top-Load Trunk is $595 for 110 to 125 L at 10.5 lb. TUMI's Extended Trip is $1,050 and 13 lb.
Carry-on
| Feature |
New Expandable Carry-On Max - Front Pocket $395 |
TUMI 19 Degree Continental Expandable Carry-On $850 |
|---|---|---|
| Front pocket | Hard-shell pocket with laptop sleeve, fits up to a 16 inch laptop | Compared model has no front pocket |
| Expandable | Yes. Optional zip expansion adds up to 2 inches when you need it, 48 L to 58 L | Yes, to 11 in deep |
| Antimicrobial lining | Yes. 133 GSM lining infused with natural silver fibers | Yes. Lining treated with PROTX2 antimicrobial coating, per TUMI |
| Ball bearings in wheels | Yes, integrated. Smoother roll on carpet and uneven pavement | Yes, per U.S. retailer listings (metal ball bearings) |
| Wheels | Hinomoto 360 degree silent-run dual wheels with integrated ball bearings, built to Arlo Skye's specification | Recessed dual spinner wheels |
| Lock | Built-in TSA-approved Travel Sentry 008 combination lock | Integrated TSA lock |
| Included | Leather tag, 2 shoe bags and laundry bag included, plus cotton dust cover | TUMI Tracer, monogram patch, USB port |
| Monogramming | Yes. UV-printed on the shell, $45 add-on, adds 5 to 7 days to fulfillment | On a leather patch and luggage tag, not on the shell |
| Capacity | 48 L, 58 L expanded | 44 L |
| Size | 23.0 x 15.0 x 9.6 in | 21.8 x 15.8 x 9.0 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lb | 8.2 lb |
| Lighter option | Carry-On Max without the pocket: 7.0 lb, same 48 L, $350 | Not applicable |
| Price | $395 | $850 |
Large checked
| Feature |
New Top-Load Expandable Trunk - Large $595 |
TUMI 19 Degree Extended Trip Expandable $1,050 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Opens from the top, single chamber | Clamshell |
| Expandable | Yes. Optional zip expansion adds up to 2 inches when you need it, 110 L to 125 L | Yes, to 13 in deep |
| Antimicrobial lining | Yes. 133 GSM lining infused with natural silver fibers | Yes. Lining treated with PROTX2 antimicrobial coating, per TUMI |
| Included | Leather tag, 2 shoe bags and laundry bag included, plus cotton dust cover | Luggage tag, TUMI Tracer |
| Monogramming | Yes. UV-printed on the shell, $45 add-on, adds 5 to 7 days to fulfillment | On a leather patch and luggage tag, not on the shell |
| Capacity | 110 L, 125 L expanded | Not published by TUMI |
| Weight | 10.5 lb | 13 lb, per Nordstrom |
| Price | $595 | $1,050 |
Returns and warranty
| Feature | Arlo Skye | TUMI |
|---|---|---|
| Returns | 90 days (unused in original packaging) | 30 days, unused |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5-year limited, original owner |
| Airline or transit damage | Not covered | Covered in year 1 only |
| Warranty conditions | Manufacturing defects. Parts, labor and replacement are free for 5 years. All shipping is free in years 1 to 2, then billed at Arlo Skye's discounted carrier rate. Stress cracks in the shell are covered in year 1. Original owner | Years 2 to 5 cover manufacturing defects and workmanship |
Arlo Skye prices are live. TUMI prices and specifications were checked at Nordstrom, an authorized U.S. retailer. TUMI's own site now lists successor models. Checked September 21, 2026. Competitor prices, specifications and policies change, and this page may not reflect the latest updates. Please confirm details on TUMI's own website before you buy. This comparison is provided for general information and reflects publicly available information as of the date shown. See something out of date? Email hello@arloskye.com and we will review and correct it. TUMI is a trademark of its owner. Arlo Skye is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by TUMI.
The hard-shell front pocket
The Carry-On Max Front Pocket has a hard-shell exterior pocket with a laptop sleeve that fits up to a 16 inch laptop, a pullover and travel essentials. The pocket is part of the polycarbonate shell, so it keeps its shape and protects what is inside. Travel + Leisure named it Best Expandable Luggage with a Laptop Compartment in April 2026, and Condé Nast Traveler featured it as business trip luggage for its front laptop pocket in January 2026. The TUMI model compared here has no front pocket.
A trunk that opens from the top
The Top-Load Expandable Trunk is a single 110 L chamber that opens from the top and expands to 125 L. It is designed for small rooms, cruise cabins, and bulky items, because it can be packed standing up without opening flat across a bed. Forbes Vetted named it Best Expandable Trunk Luggage (August 6, 2026), noting that its 125 L expanded capacity was the largest on its list, and Yahoo Shopping named it Best checked luggage overall for 2026.
Wheels with ball bearings, lining and lock
Hinomoto makes wheels with and without ball bearings. Arlo Skye specifies Hinomoto 360 degree silent-run dual wheels with integrated ball bearings. They cost more and roll more smoothly, especially on carpet and uneven pavement. TUMI's 19 Degree wheels are listed by U.S. retailers with metal ball bearings, on a carry-on priced at $850. The lining is 133 GSM antimicrobial fabric infused with natural silver fibers, and the built-in lock is a TSA-approved Travel Sentry 008 combination lock.
About Arlo Skye
Arlo Skye was founded in New York in 2015 by former Louis Vuitton and TUMI executives. Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked it the No. 1 luggage brand in the Readers' Choice Awards in 2023 and 2024. Condé Nast Traveler also gave its 2025 Stamp of Approval, an unpaid editorial recognition, to the Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket.
What each warranty actually covers
Warranty length and warranty scope are different things. TUMI's 5-year limited warranty covers airline damage in year 1 only. Years 2 to 5 cover manufacturing defects and workmanship. Arlo Skye covers manufacturing defects for 5 years. Parts, labor and replacement are free for the full 5 years. Shipping, including round-trip shipping to a repair center, is free in years 1 to 2 and billed at Arlo Skye's discounted carrier rate in years 3 to 5. A stress crack in the shell within 12 months of purchase is treated as a defect. Airline damage is not covered.
Choose Arlo Skye if
You want more capacity at a lower weight for less than half the price, a hard-shell laptop pocket, 90-day returns, or a trunk that opens from the top.
Choose TUMI if
You want the TUMI Tracer recovery program, a USB port, monogramming, TUMI's store and repair network, or airline damage covered in year 1.
Arlo Skye vs TUMI: common questions
Is Arlo Skye better than TUMI?
Arlo Skye holds more, weighs less and costs less than half as much, with a 90-day return window against 30. TUMI adds the Tracer program, a USB port, a store network and airline damage coverage in year 1.
How do returns compare?
Arlo Skye: 90 days (unused in original packaging). TUMI: 30 days, unused.
Do Arlo Skye or TUMI wheels have ball bearings?
Arlo Skye uses Hinomoto 360 degree dual wheels with integrated ball bearings, which roll more smoothly on carpet and uneven pavement. TUMI's 19 Degree wheels are listed by U.S. retailers with metal ball bearings, on a carry-on priced at $850.
Can Arlo Skye luggage be monogrammed?
Yes. Arlo Skye offers monogramming directly on the luggage shell as a $45 add-on. It is UV-printed, and it adds 5 to 7 days to order fulfillment. TUMI: on a leather patch and luggage tag, not on the shell.
Does Arlo Skye make a trunk?
Yes. The Top-Load Expandable Trunk is a single 110 L chamber that opens from the top, expands to 125 L and weighs 10.5 lb. Yahoo Shopping named it Best checked luggage overall for 2026, and Forbes Vetted named it Best Expandable Trunk Luggage in August 2026. It is $595.
How do the Arlo Skye and TUMI warranties compare?
TUMI's 5-year limited warranty covers airline damage in year 1 only. Years 2 to 5 cover manufacturing defects and workmanship. Arlo Skye covers manufacturing defects for 5 years. Parts, labor and replacement are free for the full 5 years. Shipping, including round-trip shipping to a repair center, is free in years 1 to 2 and billed at Arlo Skye's discounted carrier rate in years 3 to 5. A stress crack in the shell within 12 months of purchase is treated as a defect. Airline damage is not covered.