Carry-on luggage offers some distinct benefits. You can wheel it, which leaves one hand free for showing tickets and identification and taking out money. If you choose the right type, it can be easily stored in the overhead bin. Carry-on suitcases work best if you are traveling with clothes that do not wrinkle much.
If you are traveling with business suits or items that can get wrinkled, carry-on suitcases may not be your best choice unless you are some sort of packing genius. Some slightly larger carry-on suitcases can be used to pack a business suit. However, if you do not board immediately, there will not be enough space in the overhead to store your bag, and you might have to check it at the last minute.
If you are traveling with business suits, gowns or dressy clothes that you don't want to get wrinkled, garment bags are the way to go. Many come with hangers, so they can be hung up in the cabin closet. On your return trip, you can keep your dressy garments in a garment bag to keep them separate from your dirty laundry.
Some garment bags do not have wheels. This means that you will be carrying it with one arm, which can hurt your shoulder. An extra-long bag might not be allowed as a carry-on item. Also, if you have to fold the bag to fit into the overhead, your clothes might get wrinkled, which defeats the purpose of the bag. There is not always enough room in the cabin closets, which are often reserved for the coats of first- and business-class passengers. Additionally, garment bags do not usually come with separate compartments for shoes and toiletries.
The Sky Roll is a cylinder-shaped garment bag, which allows you to roll your clothes instead of folding them, reducing the possibility of wrinkles. It comes with a separate compartment for shoes and toiletries. The Sky Roll has a long shoulder strap. Given its versatility, it might be the best compromise between carry-on and garment bags.
