The aluminum carry-on against which every other carry-on is measured. It dents rather than cracks, which is precisely the point: it wears its miles the way good luggage should. Buy it once. The lifetime guarantee means you will not buy it twice.

Specifications

  • High-end anodized aluminum shell with RIMOWA's signature grooves
  • 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.7 x 15.8 x 9.1 in); 4.3 kg (9.5 lb); 35 L capacity
  • Stage-free telescopic handle and Multiwheel system
  • TSA-approved locks; Flex Divider interior
  • Lifetime guarantee; designed in Germany, produced in RIMOWA factories
  • Comes with a complimentary leather address tag and sticker set
  • Price $1,550 checked 23 Sep 2026 against retailer listings (rimowa.com blocks direct verification); the maker revises pricing periodically.

$1,550 · Price via Original Cabin Carry-on Suitcase, listed at RIMOWA via Lyst

Method. Compiled from published specifications and maker materials. This is not a hands-on test. Read our gear review policy.