In today’s post, I’m sharing about the best luggage for kids and our State Bags Logan suitcase review.
This review is very timely, as we are entering into a new travel era with our two older daughters.
In the past, I have packed up my girls’ stuff for every single trip, maniacally rolling each of their matching outfits into their labeled packing cubes and organizing their carry-on backpacks down to the very last pre-labeled coloring book.
I’ve shared all of those tips here on my blog and have basically built my brand off it! As I always say, when it comes to family travel, the more organized, the smoother the trip will go. And I do, for the record, still wholeheartedly stand by this.
However, my girls are growing up. They are 5 and 7 now and very much to the age where they relish being in charge of their own things. And since it’s my job–one of my most important jobs, in fact–to foster independence, I’ve decided to start letting them take the reins. Plus, we have a new baby in tow this year. From a logistical perspective, it just made sense to have the girls take over their own stuff.
We just returned from a trip to Hawaii, and this was our first big trip that I’ve had them be totally in charge of packing and their own luggage.
Thank you to State Bags for sponsoring this blog post! As always, all opinions are my own.
Our State Bags Review: Logan Suitcase Review
My collaboration with State Bags came at the perfect time. The girls got to pick out their favorite prints and were running around the house squealing with delight when the suitcases and backpacks arrived on our doorstep.
After having used the kids travel sets for our Hawaii trip last week, I’m very excited to share my State Bags Logan suitcase review. What better test run for a suitcase than to have a couple of kids pack them up and roll them around the airport?
State Bags Logan Suitcase Review
In today’s review, I am going to walk through all of the details about State Bags’ Logan suitcase and share my honest opinion after having traveled with them this past week. I’ll also share my thoughts on the matching backpacks at the end of the post.
Size + capacity
With the handle collapsed, the State Bags Logan suitcase measures H: 22” W: 13.4″ D: 9.45″ (this includes the wheels). The suitcase’s capacity is 29L.
*As a reference, I thought it might be worth comparing this size to my own carry-on suitcase (the Away Bigger Carry On) which measures H: 22.7” W: 15.4” D 9.6” with a capacity of 49L.
Weight
The Logan suitcase weighs 6.44 lbs.
Wheels + functionality
The State Bags kids suitcase features four 360 spinner wheels, making rolling and maneuvering a breeze for kids. It also has an adjustable handle that collapses with a press of a button.
Compartments
The Logan suitcase features two main interior compartments, one on either side. One side has a mesh zipper cover with a zippered slot pocket, and the other has compression straps. There is one big exterior zipper pocket on the front of the suitcase with a few small internal pockets for organizing as well.
Material
The materials vary depending on the print. The Leopard print suitcase’s exterior is made of 100% recycled polyester, while the exterior of the silver “Graffiti” print is 100% cotton cotton.
The interior lining is made of 100% recycled polyester. Both the interior and exterior are easy to wipe down.
Colors + prints
State is known for their flashy prints and vibrant colors. My kids LOVE the prints they chose, and my favorite part is how easy these are to spot–both on the luggage carousel and as my daughters walk through the airport.
Price
The State Bags Logan suitcase costs between $225-230, depending on the print and material. (There are a few styles currently marked down on their website!).
The price is on the higher end of kids suitcases, but if you plan to travel a decent amount, I think the cost is totally worth it.
State Bags Bundle + Save
State does offer a few bundle options with their luggage sets. My daughter’s leopard set comes as a bundle that includes the Logan suitcase and Charlie backpack for $289. And my other daughter’s Graffiti set comes in a bundle as well, although this one was not listed on the bundle page. If you select the color you want on the suitcase and then scroll down the product page, you should see a “bundle and save” window that will allow you to add both items to the cart at a discount ($293 total).
How much does the State kids suitcase hold?
The State Bags Logan suitcases are a great size. They are not “mini” by any means and can actually hold all of my girls’ stuff which was really impressive.
For reference, my girls were able to easily fit the following into each suitcase: 7 warm weather outfits, 2 sets of pajamas, 4 bathing suits, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 hats, and several pairs of socks and underwear. This was a shorter trip, but you can see they had plenty of room to spare.
State Bags Logan Suitcase: Our overall review
After having traveled with these suitcases last week, I have to say I am really impressed. The girls LOVED being in charge of their own stuff and wheeling these suitcases through the airport.
There’s a lot to love about State’s kids luggage sets. The suitcases are the perfect size, and all of the compartments make them easy to keep organized.
The quality is unmatched. The suitcases feel both lightweight and solid at the same time. You can really tell the suitcases and the backpacks are made with care. Best of all, they are SO easy to push and maneuver.
I LOVE the vibrant prints. It made my kids easy to spot in the crowded airport. The girls received a bunch of compliments on their luggage sets on this trip from other travelers and airline staff too which was really sweet.
My biggest question heading into this review was whether or not my kids would actually be able to handle these suitcases. I had a feeling they would love packing them up, but would this just be another item my husband would have to carry through the airport? LOL.
In other words: would having my kids be in charge of their own suitcases make our lives harder or easier?
It took my younger daughter a little longer to get the hang of maneuvering the suitcase, and at one point she did get discouraged that it kept falling over when she went over bumps and such. But she stuck with it and was able to master it by the end of the day.
The recommended age for these suitcases on State’s website is 6 years old, so it made sense that my 5 year old struggled just a tiny bit while my 7 year old had no issues at all.
So to answer the question: did this make our lives harder or easier? My husband and I both agreed that having the girls be in charge of their own stuff, even with a learning curve, made our lives much easier this trip. It was fun to see the girls take ownership over their packing and master the new skill of rolling a suitcase through the airport.
I do think this was possible because of how well-made these luggage sets are which just goes to show what a good investment these are. Overall, I can’t recommend the State Bags Logan suitcase enough. Our girls absolutely thrived using these. And from my perspective it was so nice to hand over such a big responsibility to my kids knowing they had the right gear for the task.
State Bags Kids Backpack Review
I can’t close out this State Bags luggage review without mentioning the matching backpacks. The girls each carried the matching backpack to complete their State luggage sets on this trip, and these were amazing.
This did not come as a surprise, though. The girls both actually used State’s Mini Kane backpacks for the entire school year last year, so I had a feeling these were going to be perfect.
For this trip, one of my daughters used the Kane backpack, and the other used the Charlie Rucksack. Both backpack styles are incredible and thoughtfully designed. They have several interior pockets to keep things organized, water bottle sleeves, and a roomy front pocket for snacks. The backpacks also have trolley sleeves on the back which make it super easy to stack on top of the suitcases.
The backpacks completed their setup perfectly, and I definitely recommend them for both school and travel purposes.
Thank you so much for checking out my State Bags Logan suitcase and kids luggage set review! This was such a fun collaboration for us, and I truly cannot recommend these products enough.
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