If you’re in the market for hardside luggage, you’ve probably found yourself a little bit confused by the sheer number of options (and wondered what actually makes all these plastic cubes different from one another). In the end, you’re probably looking for a balance between style and functionality, but also one that won’t show up at the baggage claim cracked or dented.
There are so many great luggage brands making hard sided luggage these days, but not every bag is perfect for every person. Depending on whether you prefer having more packing space, style, organization or even technological features, you might end up choosing a different hard shell suitcase than the person next you.
After more than a decade of travel, I’ve tested (and beaten up) dozens upon dozens of hardside suitcases. You could say I’ve had my fair share of experience with hard shell luggage—yep, both good and bad.
While every bag essentially serves the same purpose (getting your stuff from point A to point B), the finer details are what will make or break it. At the end of the day, the best hardside luggage for you is the one you feel the most confident and comfortable with.
These are my top 15 picks for the best hardside luggage on the market today!
The fairly new Canadian luggage brand Monos makes my favorite hardside bag: The Monos Check-In Medium.
This bag has much to offer, with its sleek design and high-quality materials, heavily influenced by the Japanese culture of quality and simplicity. The luggage is furnished with Hinomoto Lisof Silent Run wheels, the gold standard manufactured only in Japan. The bag’s telescopic handle is made from high-grade aluminum, which is sturdy and prevents buckling.
With an outer shell made from German Makrolon polycarbonate, an aerospace-grade material, this hardside bag is ultralight and extraordinarily resilient.
The medium size makes it perfect for those needing a little more room than a carry-on bag can offer, without the bulkiness of a massive checked bag! Before the Monos Medium Check-In Bag I often found myself either stuffing a carry-on so full of stuff I had to sit on top just to close it, or filling a large checked bag two-thirds of the way (neither of which were ideal or efficient).
This is truly the best hardside luggage out there, and a bag that I’d recommend to everyone, due to its universal design and ease of use. It travels like a champ due to its intentional construction and high-quality materials, all…
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