Luggage Identifiers

Luggage identifiers might seem like an insignificant addition to your travel gear, but they can help make your trip more enjoyable. They can help you find your bag on a carousel amongst a sea of identical black roller bags and they can help you prevent luggage mix-ups by making it easy for airline workers and other travelers to identify your suitcase at a glance. And if you’re unlucky enough to have your bag lost, they can also provide an extra measure of security.

There’s a wide range of luggage tags on the market, from classic-looking leather options to high-tech GPS trackers. If you’re looking for a more sophisticated tag, this one by luxury travel brand Carl Friedrik and British high-end retailer Hackett is made of supple Vachetta leather and has a pocket that holds your name under a flap until you open the whole tag. It comes in eight colors, including this luscious green, and is an easy match for many of the brand’s other sleek, streamlined luggage.

Another option is this one by Tumi Accents, which has a large ID slot that can be easily read with its clear plastic cover, but it’s also designed to be subtle on your suitcase or backpack. The kit includes a luggage tag and matching handle wrap and a small pouch that’s perfect for holding your passport. For something a little more eye-catching, this sleek Rimowa tag in nappa leather is available in nine colorways, and even has the added bonus of being tough and scratch resistant.