Comments on: Hardside vs Softside Luggage: Our Readers Weigh the Pros and Cons

By: Elaine Alspach

Elaine Alspach — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:08:16 +0000

For many years I traveled many places in thenUS and abroad with either a carryon size or a checked bag made by TravelPro. It took a while for me to try a hard side again but I do love the Monos I purchased a couple of years ago. I still have a soft side and use both, depending on the situation p, where we’re going and what I need to pack. I will say, I was able to cram a lot of work clothing and some workout clothing in my old 22” TravelPro. I was sad to see it go. I have a 23 or 24” Eagle Creek soft side I love for long trips when I need more than carry-on.

By: Christi Miller

Christi Miller — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:00:57 +0000

I would highly recommend, for hardside luggage, Monos. I have two of their bags and LOVE LOVE LOVE them – easy to roll and carry. However, I would get a dark colored one as the check-in bag I own is lighter in color and of course, has been marred. Can’t get away from that problem. Tumi also makes GREAT softside bags. My husband has one and I love getting to “borrow” it from him.

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:44:52 +0000

After reading article on luggage. I decided on soft side!! thanks!!

By: Barbara Ryan

Barbara Ryan — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:55:13 +0000

I have always had soft sided luggage. I bought a hard shell. If that does nto work I will buy another case

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:55:14 +0000

In reply to Brie. Great informative article!

By: Erin Herlihy

Erin Herlihy — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:54:05 +0000

I prefer hard sided and love the Away carry on!

By: Jill W

Jill W — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:27:22 +0000

I go back and forth in my head all the time which to get, but I think I am going to settle on soft sided. thanks for the pros and cons!

By: Brie

Brie — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:54 +0000

I usually like soft sided but I just ordered a “hybrid” style bag. Has anyone tried the new Biaggi Runway? Its hard sided but opens from the top like a soft sided bag which I prefer with a large exterior pocket. It’s under 6 pounds too. I will use it for the first time in 2 weeks. I hope I like it as much as my TravelPro Maxlite luggage I usually use!

By: Kelli Shill

Kelli Shill — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:41:08 +0000

In reply to Maxx Walske. I got a Hardcover Delsey Carryon after reading TFG's and love it, perfect for when it rains especially because it's lightweight; the wheels are easily maneuverable. I aspire to pack COO, still working on that!!

By: Maxx Walske

Maxx Walske — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:20:12 +0000

Such a great article! I love the look of the hard sided case, but I have always used the soft sided ones. I just may have to give one a try.