This story was written in collaboration with Forbes Finds. Forbes Finds covers products we think you’ll love. Featured products are independently selected and linked to for your convenience. If you buy something using a link on this page, Forbes may receive a small share of that sale. Luggage talk can read like foreign language. Try visiting a travel bag specialty shop and chances are, you’ll find yourself overwhelmed by terms you’ve never heard of before.

So if you are about to explore or even just browse through travel luggage, be ready to journey into an entirely different universe. Styles are referred to in more than a dozen ways. Same goes for the type of casings. Even details as basic as the handles or the kind of wheels command an entire lexicon of its own.

And while firsthand experience will always be the best measure for discovering which brand, size, and style will suit you most, you can begin your search with this roundup of the best tried-and-tested brands.

Samsonite Luggage are durable and lightweight. They also come with innovative features like four-wheel spinners and Curv woven technology.Photo courtesy of Samsonite

It’s almost always the first name that comes to mind when we talk about finding good, reliable, and durable luggage. Since it was founded in 1910, Samsonite has consistently pioneered several firsts in the travel industry. New shapes, material for cases, and locking systems were just a few of the innovations introduced by today’s largest travel luggage company throughout the years. Its more recent luggage features four-wheel spinners and Curv woven technology and reinforced design—enhancing the experience of traveling light without having to worry about wear and tear. Samsonite’s wide range of styles, numerous design breakthroughs, and reputation for building luggage that last make it one of the most trusted in the travel industry today.

Tumi has changed the travel experience through product breakthroughs like FXT Ballistic Nylon Fabrics and Omega Closure Systems.Photo courtesy of Tumi

Business travel and Tumi go hand-in-hand. The company, which first made its presence felt in the travel world through the introduction of black-on-black ballistic nylon bags, crafts luggage with a mindset for giving users solutions to all possible travel situations. They are at least two steps ahead where anticipated travel woes are concerned. This philosophy is evident through innovations such as the signature FXT Ballistic Nylon Fabrics, the Omega closure system, and integrated wheel feature. Interiors of Tumi bags also are done with an exceptional eye for detail, such that users almost feel like configurations were done following their very specific needs.

French elegance and sophistication is brought to travel essentials by Delsey.Photo courtesy of Delsey

Sense and style are at the core of Delsey’s brand identity. As the leading French luggage company that consistently draws from architecture, Delsey integrates understated elegance and timelessness into its suitcases through fresh proportions, streamlined silhouettes, and polished finishes. Beyond aesthetics, the maker of chic suitcases has also introduced several breakthroughs, including an unbreakable amper-free double zipper called the Zip Securitech. This distinguishing detail found in Delsey luggage addresses the need for secure, sturdy, and safe enclosures. An overweight red indicator attached to handles of Delsey bags provide a fast and easy way for travelers to know if they have overpacked. A small, nondescript heart emblem on every Delsey piece indicates the brand’s commitment to crafting luggage with passion.

Luggags for the experienced traveller from TravelPro.Photo courtesy of TravelPro

You can rely on someone who has lived out of a suitcase to create luggage that will truly address your travel needs. This is the design philosophy that informs creators at Travelpro. A company that prides itself for making bags that are “ready to handle anything you want to put it through,” Travelpro is the mastermind behind game-changing carryon suitcases with wheels. (Its founder, Roberth Plath, was a Northwest Airlines pilot.) Known as the Rollaboard, this innovation set the tone for traveling with ease and in style. Its series of expandable Rollaboard carryons and check-in luggage are preferred by many experienced travelers, more specifically those working in the aviation industry.