I hate packing. I mean, most people hate it, I think, but I hate packing. I generally book morning flights for myself, and without fail, I end up procrastinating so thoroughly on putting anything in my suitcase that I end up only getting three or four hours of sleep because suddenly it’s 2am and there’s no physical indication in my apartment that I’m getting on an 8:30 flight. I can’t be sure it’s the only reason, but I suspect at least part of the reason for this avoidance is because my suitcase is really old, ugly and beaten up.
Luggage is something that most people probably don’t replace as frequently as they should or could, but if it’s been a while since you bought a suitcase, you might be surprised at how many fun options there are at a whole range of price points. At the very least, these bags might be a little less of a drag to haul out of the closet. (And if you’re worried about visible wear but still need a new suitcase, many of the ones below are very well-rated and also come in darker colors.)