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Travel trends
Carry-On Luggage on TikTok, Instagram and Reddit: What People Are Saying and Why It Is Growing
Family hacks and feature demos beat specs; sizer anxiety is noisy. Win with pack-and-prove videos, then indulge the gadget curiosity.
Last 4 weeks
10x
Google searches vs 20 Jul to 3 Sep
Total social media mentions
~350K
TikTok and Reddit, last 12 months
Views
~74M
on posts about this trend
Best post this month
120K
views · watch it ↗
What people post about
Opening engages well, few people post it. Proven engages and reaches. Emerging only a few posts so far, too early to judge. Crowded lots of posts, weak engagement. Skip low on both. Engagement = median rate, this trend averages 0.9%.
Post this
Three ideas built from the angles, formats and hooks that work for this trend.
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See an example · 810K views ↗
Pack 15 Days in Carry On
Live pack a 15 day capsule with compression cubes, wear bulky layers, then zip and show it sliding into an overhead bin.
Tutorial or demoBold Claim hookMax packing space
See an example · 810K views ↗2
See an example · 16M views ↗
Family Carry On Sprint Test
Open with kids and strollers; demo ride on scooter case, parent hip belt backpack, stacking. Time the sprint from curb to gate, prove flow.
Talking headRelatability hookFamily travel gear
See an example · 16M views ↗3
TSA Locks and Tracking, Tested
Unbox trackable TSA-lock hardshell with front laptop access; set lock, pair tracking, then time security line and show protected laptop at seat.
Tutorial or demoCuriosity hookSecurity and tracking
How to post it
Product showcase or unboxing dominates at 26% of posts. Talking head earns the best engagement (2.2%).
Question or discussion
Do more of this
- Talking head2.2%15% of posts
- Tutorial or demo1.8%11% of posts
- Relatability hook1.6%23% of posts
Skip this
- Question hook0.8%34% of posts
- Question or discussion0.8%26% of posts
Median engagement rate; this trend averages 0.9%.
Posts to learn from
The posts that beat this trend's engagement, and how they were made.
Tutorial or demoBold Claim hook
Talking headRelatability hook
55.7k3.4k796467.50%
Tutorial or demoCuriosity hook
15.6M1.4M5.4k104.5k9.70%
Tutorial or demoCuriosity hook
164.2k8.7k932095.50%
Question or discussionQuestion hook
122105
Personal story or lessonsQuestion hook
118166
Who to work with
Justice Buys@justicebuys16Mviews
anahi@anazizle_8.2Mviews
Velouette@velouettee5.9Mviews
BAGSMART Travel@bagsmart_workday.us4Mviews
Travel Tips Pilot Wife@traveltipsbylaurie2.4MviewsBrands in the conversation
Away
41 posts
Travelpro
22 posts
RIMOWA
20 posts
Samsonite
20 posts
BÉIS
15 posts
Tumi
14 posts
Amazon
14 posts
July
13 posts
What people ask
What is it30
- What’s your best carry-on packing tip?
- What is the BEST carry-on luggage out there that: • actually holds a ton • survives chronic overpackers • still fits in overhead bins • and doesn’t…
- What are your family’s travel plans this summer?
Price and cost10
- Does anyone have a recommendation for an affordable / budget (max £100) cabin size carry-on suitcase that actually rolls smoothly when you’re pushing…
- What if I told you you can get eight pieces of luggage for the price of one at your local box store?
- Does anyone have any recommendations for where else to look for a reasonable quality suitcase at a reasonable price?
How to use it8
- how often do you travel?
- How often do you guys actually use the flex portion of the carry ons?
- I need recommendations on how to package my carry-on, how many shirts, pants, underwear etc should I carry?
Where to get it8
- Where to next?
- Has anyone found a suitcase (that's still available to purchase) that's genuinely stood up to years of regular use?
- If anyone here works at Incase, is there a way I can buy another Novi lol?
Comparisons6
- So which ones made the cut?
- Which one should you pick?
- is it annoying to have to carry it instead of roll it?
Does it work4
- kids ride-on luggage - worth it?
- Is one of those vacuum packing things worth it?
- Are the smart ones with chargers even worth it or do they just break faster?
Searched on Google
What is the best carry-on luggage according to Consumer Reports?
The posts do not cite a Consumer Reports pick; they show creators comparing airline size compliance, packing capacity, wheel systems, and locks, with frequent showcases of Away, Travelpro, Samsonite, Rimowa, BÉIS, Tumi, July, and Amazon.
What is the best carry-on luggage for a cabin flight?
For cabin flights, posters emphasize bags that meet airline sizers and fit overhead bins, with demos of smooth-rolling wheels, hard shells, and security features; they feature Away, Travelpro, Samsonite, Rimowa, BÉIS, Tumi, July, and Amazon, without naming a single best.
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