Before 2018, I used to pack everything into a carry-on luggage and a backpack, no matter the duration of the trip. I remember thinking to myself, “how did I do that?”. Fast forward to 2018, many of the European low-budget airlines decided to change their baggage policy, only allowing a small backpack, and no carry-on luggage (unless, of course, you pay extra for it).

I then started packing everything into a backpack, and all of my jacket and trousers’ pockets. Somehow, I have survived to this day – yes, I am that stingy.

That being said, since I started traveling outside of Europe and going on longer trips, I certainly needed a carry-on luggage, and that’s when Level8 came to help. Their premium carry-on and checked luggage are simple and stylish, but offer something I absolutely love: plenty of space and thoughtful compartments. There are many models with different designs and features, so I will do my best to describe the ones I got, explaining what I personally like and dislike about them.

Level8 has many different carry-on models with a standard 20″ size, designed to fit most airlines. Some of their models include the Voyageur with a wide handle design, the Aluminum versions (Gibraltar Aluminum and Captain Aluminum) with sleek aluminum covers, Road Runner with a water-resistance shell and Road Runner Pro, which I got in Grey. Some of my favourite features about my model include the front compartment that opens out to store a laptop and other important documents, the external built-in USB port, a locking system to keep my belongings safe and the quiet 360° spinner wheels, which makes moving my luggage very easy.

After using basic carry-on luggage and backpacks for many years, it felt great to be able to smoothly move my luggage next to me without feeling the weight on my back, as well as safely store it away while in transit. The different compartments also help me stay organised for each trip – and as someone with ADHD, that’s a massive bonus to avoid misplacing things!

Just like carry-on luggage, Level8 offers check-in luggage in different models, including the Voyageur with dry-wet separation pockets and Luminous with a simple, sleek design. I unfortunately haven’t tried their check-in luggage, but based on their carry-on, I would say my opinion would be the same.

As someone who is constantly travelling with backpacks, I certainly needed one. Level8 offers a great option with Atlas Laptop Backpack, designed with a heavily padded compartment for your laptop, and 26 various pockets! Some of my favourite features are the side pockets, which can hold a 500ml bottle or a folded umbrella, as well as the amount of space and pockets you can find in the backpack, perfect for storing all of the cables and camera equipment I often carry around. The padded compartment not only keeps the laptop safe, but it also helps with providing a comfortable padded surface for your back, which is a plus!

Since most of my luggage is often cables and camera equipment, I have come to love using tech organisers for tech storage. The Level8 Tech Organizer has two separate compartments, each with different pockets, some of them strategically designed to store cables, memory cards, power bank, mobile phone and more.