WATCH: Hardshell or softshell? How to pick the best luggage for your trip
By GMA Team
Hard-shell or soft-shell? That is the question.
When it comes to our luggage, we are particular about having durable, spacious, stylish bags that can travel anywhere we want to go. But one thing we can't fully align on: hard-shell luggage versus soft-shell luggage.
The reality is, you can't go wrong with either option. Away's carry-on hard-shell luggage boasts a durable, "rigorously tested" lightweight shell with interior compression and 360-degree wheels, available in multiple colors to best suit your style. There's also Solgaard's Carry-On Closet Original, among other hard-shell options.
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Soft-shell lovers should note CALPAK's 4.9-star Luka Soft-Sided Carry-On Luggage with a soft, durable exterior, a TSA-approved lock, multiple interior pockets and compression straps, among other picks, all listed below.
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Hard-shell luggage
Zimtown 3 Piece Nested Spinner Suitcase Luggage Set
Price: $79.99 · 73% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $299.99
We love a great deal, and this Zimtown three-piece suitcase set at Walmart is one of them. For 72% off, you'll get luggage with a "protective hard shell, fully lined interior, and compression pad for organization."
Carry-On Closet Original
Price: $269 · 22% Savings
From Solgaard
Original: $345
Pack your suitcase like you would your closet. This Solgaard carry-on has a five-shelf shelving system inside to keep you super organized. It also has a USB port so you can charge devices on the go and "frictionless wheels that barely make a sound."
The Bigger Carry-On
Price: $295 · From Away
This 4.6-star Away suitcase has more than 32,000 reviews. It has interior compression, 360-degree wheels and a "durable hard shell that's been rigorously tested."
Soft-shell luggage
Maxlite 5 25" Medium Check-In Spinner
Price: $219.99 · From Travelpro
Travelpro boasts that its Maxlight medium check-in spinner bag is "extremely lightweight, yet incredibly strong." It's water and stain-resistant, has a contoured grip on its handle and has multiple pockets for all of your packing needs.
Luka Soft-Sided Carry-On Luggage in Sage
Price: $165.75 · 15% Savings
From CALPAK
Original: $195
This CALPAK carry-on features a soft and durable exterior, 360-degree spinner wheels, two front pockets and a padded compartment that's great for laptops. Plus, it has a TSA-approved lock and comes in multiple colors.
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Medium Clear Cosmetics Case
Price: $85 · From CALPAK
The Shoe Cube
Price: $25 · From Away
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