CNN

Best soft-sided carry-on luggage in 2025, tried and tested

Best soft-sided carry-on: Briggs & Riley Essential 22-Inch 2-Wheel Expandable Carry-On. Best affordable soft-sided carry-on: Delsey Paris Helium DLX Carry-On Plus Expandable Spinner. Soft-shell ...
CNN

The best hard-shell carry-on luggage of 2025, tested by editors

Best budget hard-shell carry-on luggage: Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner Best luxury hard-shell carry-on luggage: Sterling Pacific 40L Cabin Case This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer ...
Reader's Digest

The Best Hard-Shell Luggage for Carry-On and Checked Bags

Whether you need a carry-on or a checked bag, these best hard-shell luggage picks make flying a breeze. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your ...
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I tried Away's new Softside Carry-On. It's a solid option, but I still prefer Away's hard-shell bags

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more In the summer of 2024, I was standing on a street in Nashville during a family vacation when I noticed a ...
Consumer Reports

Choosing Between Hard-Shell and Soft-Sided Luggage

If you’re looking for new luggage for your next trip, you’ll need to make a pivotal choice right out of the gate: soft-sided or hard-shell? Hard-shell luggage is often made with lightweight and ...
Consumer Reports

Here Are 3 of the Best Hard-Shell Suitcases From Our Tests—Including Picks Under $150

At Consumer Reports, we’ve rated more than 20 hard-shell carry-ons, ranging in price from under $50 to over $1,000, from brands like Herschel, Rimowa, and Tumi. Our rigorous testing has proven, time ...