Our guide to the best hard-shell and hard-side suitcases has been updated with four additional picks for 2016. In the good old days of train travel a gentleman would have a cavalcade of steamer trunks ...

Shot of queue of passengers waiting at boarding gate at airport. Group of people standing in queue to board airplane. In the great debate over hard and soft luggage, these considerations will help you ...

When choosing the best suitcase for your travels, the debate between hard vs. soft luggage is a classic one. Both have pros ...

Which hard-shell luggage is best? Hard-shell luggage provides a durable space for your items during travel. It comes in various sizes and matches for organizational purposes. Many prefer hard-shell ...

Airports are rife hard-shell carryons — the Aways and the Samsonites are ubiquitous at this point — so when a new one bursts onto the scene, we’re interested. The Level8 Hard-Shell Carry-On Luggage ...

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"I used to be soft shell, all the way. Those hard suitcases always looked so bulky, like the sort of thing you'd carry camera equipment in...if for some reason you needed to travel with camera ...

Zouk’s Calangute Tides Raahi suitcase brings good looks and smooth movement. But hardware flaws hold it back, making it a stylish choice with clear compromises.

Before setting off on vacation, one of the most important purchases you’ll make is your suitcase. A decent piece of luggage will help you compartmentalize your belongings, protect your items from ...

Safari Thorium Royale 8 Wheels Set of 2 Trolley Bags Hard Case Polycarbonate Luggage, TSA Lock, Wet Pouch Organized Interior, Suitcase for Travel, Trolley Bags for International Travel, Vanilla Tan ...

For the Baggage Claim series, seasoned travelers unpack their devotion to a favorite piece of luggage or travel accessory. THE BLACK-NYLON roller bag may still dominate most airport terminals, but ...