Latest Press
Arlo Skye has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Bloomberg, Forbes, Vogue, People, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, GQ, Esquire, Elle, and Wired, among others. Arlo Skye was voted the #1 luggage brand in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards in both 2023 and 2024, as voted by over 500,000 travelers worldwide. In 2026, Yahoo Shopping named the Top-Load Expandable Trunk the Best Checked Luggage Overall after testing more than 100 suitcases, Forbes Vetted named it the Best Expandable Trunk Luggage, Travel + Leisure named the Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket the Best Expandable Luggage with Laptop Compartment, and People named the Pet Carrier the Best Foldable airline-approved pet carrier. Founded by former Louis Vuitton and TUMI executives, Arlo Skye uses German Makrolon polycarbonate shells, Japanese Hinomoto silent-run ball-bearing wheels, antimicrobial linings, and TSA-approved locks across its luggage collection. All press coverage is earned editorial. Arlo Skye does not pay for reviews or media placement.
Forbes Vetted: Best Trunk Luggage: 6 Durable Picks For Long Trips
August 6, 2026 · Arlo Skye wins Best Expandable Trunk Luggage
Forbes Vetted named the Top-Load Expandable Trunk the Best Expandable Trunk Luggage, under the heading "Maximum Space In A Top-Loading Design." The editors highlight the top-opening lid for small hotel rooms and cruise cabins, and point out that at 125 L expanded it has "the largest capacity on our list." By Whitney Bruno, reviewed by Sunshine Flint. Forbes Vetted, August 6, 2026
Yahoo Shopping: The Best Luggage of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Travel Experts
May 20, 2026 · Arlo Skye wins Best Checked Luggage Overall
After hands-on testing of more than 100 suitcases, Yahoo Shopping named the Top-Load Expandable Trunk the Best Checked Luggage Overall. "Arlo Skye flipped the script with this hard-shell, top-down design," the editors write, praising how easy it is to pack for long trips with bulky items, its quiet, smooth wheels, and its 3 helper handles. By Jessica Teich and Hannah Oh. Yahoo Shopping, May 20, 2026
People: The 9 Best Airline-Approved Pet Carriers, Tested by Real Pet Parents
April 30, 2026 · Arlo Skye wins Best Foldable: The Pet Carrier
People's testers named the Arlo Skye Pet Carrier the Best Foldable, citing its elegant design, its comfortable and lightweight carry, and the hidden sleeve that slips over a carry-on handle. "If you have limited storage, you'll appreciate this carrier's versatility and foldability," the editors write. By Lindsay Tigar. People, April 30, 2026
Vogue: Going Somewhere? Shop Our Go-To Luxury Luggage Brands First
April 13, 2026 · Best Expandable Carry-Ons: Arlo Skye
Vogue named Arlo Skye in the Best Expandable Carry-On category of its luxury luggage roundup, alongside Louis Vuitton, Rimowa, Gucci, and Tumi. Shopping editor Elly Leavitt has taken her lemon-colored carry-on around the Greek islands and on weekends upstate, and writes that "the exterior front pocket that expands out is seriously such a game-changer." Vogue, April 13, 2026
North Palm Beach Life: Arlo Skye: I Won't Leave Home Without It
April 3, 2026 · Featuring: The Large Top Load Expandable Trunk
The reviewer asked whether the top-load design would hold everything that normally goes in a traditional clamshell bag. "The answer is a resounding 'yes.'" Tested on an MSC Grandiosa Caribbean cruise, the trunk was easy to unpack in a ship's stateroom and doubled as extra storage when closet space ran short. North Palm Beach Life, April 3, 2026
Travel + Leisure: The Best Expandable Luggage Pieces of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
April 2, 2026 · Arlo Skye wins Best with Laptop Compartment
Travel + Leisure's testers named the Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket the Best with Laptop Compartment, calling it "loaded with pockets to stay organized." They highlight the zip compartment on the front with dedicated space for a laptop up to 16 inches, and note that the 2 inch expansion makes up for the interior space the pocket takes. Travel + Leisure, April 2, 2026
The Details: Carry-on | 23 x 14.7 x 9.6 inches (unexpanded) | 7.5 pounds | Expands 2 inches | 48-liter capacity (unexpanded); 58-liter capacity (expanded) | Polycarbonate | 4 dual spinner wheels
Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Carry-On Luggage
April 2, 2026
Senior features editor Megan Spurrell has taken her Arlo Skye front-pocket carry-on to Peru, upstate New York, and Montauk, and praises a design she never gets tired of. Associate editor Charlie Hobbs, who tested the new model, agrees: "This is probably the best carry-on I've had." He singles out how smoothly it glides on the sidewalk, the Champagne colorway, the interior compression panel that fits a week of clothing, and a shell that has held up without a scratch. Condé Nast Traveler, April 2, 2026
Condé Nast Traveler: 27 Work Bags That Go Beyond the Office
January 29, 2026 · Featured under Business Trip Luggage: The Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket
In its Business Trip Luggage picks, Condé Nast Traveler writes that the Arlo Skye Carry-On Max "stands out for its sleek shell and front laptop pocket," making airport transitions more seamless. By Jessica Chapel. Condé Nast Traveler, January 29, 2026
Condé Nast Traveler: 2024 Readers' Choice Awards
Voted #1: The Carry-On Max, The Pet Carrier, The Weekender
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
GQ: The Best Men's Toiletry Bags for Every Type of Traveler
February 20, 2025
Wallpaper: The Best Luggage for Laptops
February 18, 2025
Vogue: In 2024, Carry-On Luggage is the Airport Accessory Worth Investing In
Featuring: The Zipper & Frame Luggage Collections
August 24, 2024
Bloomberg: The 11 Best Holiday Gifts for the Travel Lover in Your Life
Featuring: The Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen Weekender
December 12, 2023
Condé Nast Traveler: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
Arlo Skye is the top ranked luggage brand
October 10, 2023
Time Magazine: The Best Carry-On Luggage Options
Featuring: The Zipper Carry-On Max with Front Pocket
May 28, 2023
Bloomberg: The Best Carry-On Luggage, Tested
Featuring: The Zipper Carry-On Max with Front Pocket
May 24, 2023
Forbes: The Best Luggage Brand for Every Traveler
Featuring: The Zipper Check-In Large under The Best Check-In Luggage Category
May 22, 2023
CNN Underscored: Packing List for Teens
Featuring: The Hanging Toiletry Bag
May 16, 2023
The Manual: The Arlo Skye Zipper Carry-On Max Is Beautiful, Functional Luggage
May 28, 2022
Gear Patrol: The Best Products to Take on Your Travels for Winter 2021
October 28, 2021
Daily Beast: Traveling Again? This Suitcase Will Make it Less Stressful
August 4, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler: What Our Editors Are Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 23, 2020
Suitcase Magazine: Christmas Gift Guide 2020
October 30, 2020
Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Travel Gifts We Received (or Gave) This Holiday Season
January 11, 2020
Domino Magazine: This Is What 2020 Has in Store for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign
December 27, 2019
Wall Street Journal Magazine: The Best Travel-Themed Gifts to Pair With Plane-Tickets
December 20, 2019
Elle: 65 Best Tech Gifts in Beauty, Entertainment, Fitness, and More
December 11, 2019
Wired: The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for 2019
December 10, 2019
Doré: Cool Collabo: Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen
November 22, 2019
The Strategist: 13 Things That'll Almost Definitely Sell Out
November 13, 2019
Architectural Digest: A New Dusen Dusen Luggage Collab
November 1, 2019
Design Milk: Travel Just Got Way More Fun with Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen
October 31, 2019
Dog Milk: Arlo Skye Launches an Airline-Approved Pet Carrier
July 11, 2019
Dwell Magazine: The Best Travel Accessories
July 9, 2019
Condé Nast Traveler: Arlo Skye Wants You to Bring Its New Suitcase to Outer Space
April 15, 2019
Travel + Leisure: We Tested Arlo Skye's Carry-on and It Truly Wheels Like a Dream
April 11, 2019
New York Times: Ian Schrager Is Still Creating Buzz
January 3, 2019
Forbes: Best Gifts For Women Entrepreneurs
December 18, 2018
Refinery 29: From New Parents To Your In-Laws, A Gift Guide For Every Parent In Your Life
December 16, 2018
Esquire: The Arlo Skye Carry-On Gets Me Compliments Everywhere I Go
May 23, 2018
Gear Patrol: This Polycarbonate Carry-On Is Your New Affordable, Tough Travel Companion
April 19, 2018
The Points Guy: Luggage Review: Arlo Skye The Check-In
January 7, 2018
Vogue: Gift Ideas for Your Jetsetter Friend Who Already Has 12 Leather Passport Covers
December 12, 2017
Bloomberg Pursuits: The 48 Most Luxurious Gifts for the Holidays
November 16, 2017
Architectural Digest: Sight Unseen Launches Luggage Collaboration with Arlo Skye
November 3, 2017
Forbes: Arlo Skye Makes the Most Interesting Luggage You've Never Heard Of
April 8, 2017
Condé Nast Traveler: This New Arlo Skye Carry-On Bag is Sleek AF
March 20, 2017
New York Times Style Magazine: Superpowered Suitcases with Genius Upgrades
January 20, 2017
Vogue: Five Bags Every Woman Should Own
January 18, 2017
Bloomberg: The Tumi and Louis Vuitton Alums Behind Arlo Skye
November 7, 2016
Inside Hook: Hooboy. This is a Perfect Piece of Luggage.
August 4, 2016
Cool Hunting: Arlo Skye's Debut Carry-On Luggage
July 15, 2016
Condé Nast Traveler: This New Carry-On Opens With One Touch
May 16, 2016
Condé Nast Traveler: 2025 Stamp of Approval
In 2025, Condé Nast Traveler's editors gave their Stamp of Approval to 5 Arlo Skye products: The Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket, The Expandable Check-In Medium, The Expandable Check-In Large, The Weekender, and The Pet Carrier. The Stamp of Approval is an editorial recognition. It cannot be bought.
Design Awards
The Polycarbonate Check-In: A'Design 2019 Platinum Winner
The Pet Carrier: A'Design 2019 Silver Winner
Arlo Skye x Sight Unseen Carry-On in Sage: Surface Magazine Finalist 2018
The Aluminum Carry-On: Red Dot 2017 Winner, Glossy Best Breakthrough Product 2017, A'Design 2017 Gold Winner, European Product Design 2016 Winner