Baggage claim carousels can give people (like me) anxiety. Will you be able to spot your bag in this flowing river of dark suitcases or will you end up leaving with someone else’s belongings by mistake? Or worse, will someone leave with yours?
Of course, as with most things in life, the solution to this problem is actually very easy and obvious: a luggage tag.
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Think about how painless waiting for your bag to show up would be if it had a brightly colored tag attached to it that you could spot right away. And let’s be honest — it’s also another opportunity to stylishly accessorize your travel items, and we always take those to heart.
A personalized luggage tag is always a good idea. Your contact details can be printed directly on it, so if you happen to lose your bag, it won’t be difficult to find you. We’re also fans of pairing your luggage tag with a matching passport cover for the complete look.
From custom luggage tags to tags that can track your luggage, we rounded up the coolest picks to help you spot your suitcase right away and get on with your trip.
Ban.do Floral-print Luggage Tag
It's always spring break with this floral printed luggage tag.
To buy: bando.com, $10
Gray Malin 'Getaway' Luggage Tag
A dreamy print by fine art photographer Gray Malin has inspired this quirky luggage tag and we’re totally here for it.
To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $49
Eccolo World Traveler Luggage Tags, Set of 3
Want a matching set for all three bags? Stay classy with three marbled tags that read, "Ready for Departure," "Take Me Away," and "Born to Roam."
To buy: amazon.com, $13
Mark & Graham Leather Luggage Tags
This classic luggage tag comes in 11 color options and can be personalized with your initials.
To buy: markandgraham.com, $55
Clear Skies Ahead Travel Set
Keep your head in the clouds with this glam set in glistening sky blue.
To buy: anthropologie.com, $40 for the set
Anthropologie Map Maker Luggage Tag
The beautiful watercolor design of this luggage tag will make identifying your bag so much easier and faster. Plus, it comes with a matching passport case.
To buy: anthropologie.com, $22
Clava Color Circle Luggage Tag
Why be a square when you could be a sleek leather circle?
To buy: ebags.com, $20
Kate Spade New York Gold Luggage Tag
A little gold never hurt anybody, right? Add a touch of sparkle to your luggage with this leather tag.
To buy: bedbathandbeyond.com, $14
Away x Tile Luggage Tag
Finally, a sleek bag tag that can help you keep track of your luggage. You can also customize it with a monogram for $10.
To buy: awaytravel.com, $30
Eccolo World Traveler Epic Jumbo Luggage Tag
This tag is all business from afar and all vacay up close.
To buy: amazon.com, $10
Personalized Leather Luggage Tag
We love the rustic vibe of this luggage tag — the stainless steel cable and thick, oil-tanned grain leather make it look so cool.
To buy: etsy.com, from $12
Capri Designs Sarah Watts Luggage Tag
The snap closure on this canvas tag will keep your information private while the bright blue bird print will make your bag stand out.
To buy: ebags.com, $19 (originally $24)
Leather Luggage Tag
This Etsy seller lets you customized a leather tag with your name, phone number, address, or a personalized message.
To buy: etsy.com, starting at $7
Bright Hues & Faux Gold Custom Luggage Tag
You can personalize both the front and back of this colorful, striped luggage tag.
To buy: zazzle.com, $12
Tumi Accents Kit
Sometimes a luggage tag is not quite enough to recognize your bag on the carousel. That’s why Tumi has created this helpful kit that includes different components crafted from leather that will add a touch of bold color to your suitcase to make it really easy to identify it. The kit includes a luggage tag, a monogram patch, a handle wrap, and zipper pull ties.
To buy: tumi.com, $95
World Map Leather Luggage Tag
You can personalize this cowhide leather tag with your initials on the front and fill out your contact details on the back.
To buy: etsy.com, $27
National Parks Luggage Tag
This Etsy vendor turns vintage maps of beloved National Parks into cool bag tags. They are made from sturdy, scratch-resistant, and waterproof aluminum. You can personalize them with your name and phone number on the reverse side.
To buy: etsy.com, $12
Rebecca Minkoff So Connected Luggage Tag with Cable
This studded leather tag comes with a USB- and iPhone-compatible extension cables so you’ll never forget your charger again.
To buy: rebeccaminkoff.com, $60
Smythson Burlington Luggage Tag
This camouflage leather tag was crafted in Italy and includes separate windows for your home and destination addresses.
To buy: barneys.com, $165
