By Tobie Stanger In Consumer Reports’ recent tests of hard-shell carry-on luggage, two inexpensive bags beat out suitcases ...

A great place to get started when looking for a lightweight luggage set is by figuring out how many pieces you need. You will ...

Many of the experts I’ve spoken to agree: They say that hard-side suitcases are easier to wipe clean and slide from luggage racks. They’re harder to repair than soft-side suitcases (a crack ...

When it comes to hard vs. soft luggage, how do you decide which to buy? We compared all their features, including weight, ...

The type of luggage, soft-shell or hard-shell. Hard-shell luggage would have a hard sided construction from different types of plastics or even aluminum. Soft-shell luggage would be constructed ...

Many people gravitate toward hard-shell luggage because its solid exterior is resistant to liquids (from rain to spilled coffee) and better at protecting belongings from the rigors of airport ...