While you’re here, I’ve also written guides to the best personal item bags ... and most of them are hard-sided. With bags (which on this list, are all soft-sided), I’ve specified which ...

A hard-side suitcase will shield what’s inside of it from sudden drops or bangs, where a soft-side offers far less protection. Many of the experts I’ve spoken to agree: They say that hard-side ...

But for those who want the protection of a little more structure—and wheels—there’s the hard-sided Personal Item Suitcase 2.0 ...

When buying luggage, one of the first — and perhaps one of the most overwhelming — decisions you need to make is whether you want a hard-sided or ... really a matter of personal preference.