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9 Best Hardside Suitcases for Every Type of Traveler
Sturdy and durable hardshell luggage that's designed to keep your belongings safe.
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While there's no right way to travel, if you want to protect your belongings as they make their way from point A to point B, there's no more convenient and sturdy option than a top-rated hardside suitcase. With a solid outer shell that keeps your things from getting squished, the best hardside luggage is also lightweight with 360º spinner wheels for easy navigation, interior pockets for optimal organization and built-in TSA locks for added safety.
To find the best hard shell suitcases for every type of traveler, including checked bags and carry-ons, we talked to several travel experts to get their recommendations as well as advice on what to look for in a high-quality hardside roller, from design and durability to capacity, maneuverability, special features and, of course, aesthetics. We then used this criteria to scour online reviews and unearth the best hardside luggage for your money.
The best hardside luggage of 2023:
Learn more about our top picks ahead, and find more expert shopping advice and answers to frequently asked questions about hardside suitcases at the end of this article. Looking for more of our favorite products that make traveling so much easier? Check out our roundups of the best luggage on Amazon, the best travel backpacks, and the best travel dresses.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a full-time freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University. There, she earned her B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not working, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, adventuring with family and friends, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
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