The 5 Best Luggage Trackers for (Somewhat) Stress-Free Traveling

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.satechi / chipoloAn Apple AirTag is a reliable, easy-to-use tracker that is about the size of a coin. If you’re an iPhone user (6s and later), it’s easy to keep track of using the Find My app. It makes for an easy transition because you don’t have to use yet another app or service to use the tag. It’s pretty inexpensive, and you can take it out of your luggage to track anything else you need, like your wallet or keys when you're not in travel mode. Buy as a single or in a pack of four.The only issue is that AirTags rely on other Apple devices to be found, requiring at least one iPhone within 30 meters (~100 feet) to geolocate itself. So if your luggage gets lost in a country where iPhones are not commonly used, you could have a tough time.Battery Life1 year, replaceable coin batteryMaximum Range30–100 feetCompatibilityiOSFret not, Android users. Samsung made a Galaxy SmartTag2, an upgrade to its old version, that works seamlessly with your phone, too. It connects to your SmartThings Find app, which doesn’t necessarily have the same strength as Apple’s Find My, but that’s not really the tag’s fault. The SmartTag is water- and dust-resistant, with a long battery life of up to 500 days—plus a power-saving mode to make it last longer. It’ll send out an audible beep when you ping it, although some reviewers note random beeping even when you’re not trying to locate it.One of the best parts, though, is the Lost Mode activation, which can send notifications to someone’s phone (Android or otherwise) that’s near your tag, giving them your contact information for a safe luggage return.Battery Life500 days, replaceable coin batteryCompatibilityAndroidMaximum Range394 feetAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowThis bigger-sized Tile Pro is a great option for any kind of phone user and is great at tracking luggage, among other things. It has a solid 500-foot range and beeps when you’re trying to locate it. Although you’re only able to see its whereabouts when you’re connected to the Tile through Bluetooth, there’s also an option for trying to find tagged luggage that’s out of your range. The “Notify When Found” mode can send you alerts if it passes through someone else’s Tile range. But, of course, that means you’d have to have lost your Tile-tagged luggage near someone else who also has a Tile. It’s useful but not bulletproof.Battery Life1 year, replaceable coin batteryMaximum Range500 feetCompatibilityiPhone & Android with Life360 appChipolo’s smart-tracking bundle is great for multiple bags or tracking multiple travelers. This set comes with both its Card and Loop devices. The Card is super thin and fits well into wallets, passport cases, and other tiny organization pockets, and is rechargeable using Qi wireless charging. The Loops are great for keychains and can charge by USB-C cord, and a single charge on both the Card and Loop lasts up to one year. They both have an impressive 400-foot range and are splash-proof, so they’ll be fine if they get caught in the rain, but don’t try dunking them in water. Any phone that can download the Chipolo app and connect to Bluetooth can make use of these, but that does mean you’ll have to get yet another app.Battery Life1 year, rechargeableMaximum Range400 feetCompatibilityiOS, AndroidAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf you’re looking to combine your tracker and luggage tag into one handy item, Satechi has done it. This vegan leather trackable luggage tag connects to iOS devices and can be tracked through your Find My app. A full charge lasts about 8 months, so not quite as long as some of these other trackers, but it’s rechargeable by using Qi or MagSafe wireless charging. It has a sturdy, adjustable strap with a belt buckle as well as a privacy flap that, when opened, reveals a name card in a clear slot so you can write your contact info. That means there are multiple ways of having your luggage identified and brought back to you.Battery Life8 months, rechargeableMaximum Range66 feet indoors, 164 feet outdoorsCompatibilityiOS