CNN

The best hard-shell carry-on luggage of 2026, tested by editors

Best budget hard-shell carry-on luggage: Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner Best luxury hard-shell carry-on luggage: Sterling Pacific 40L Cabin Case This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer ...

Here Are 3 of the Best Hard-Shell Suitcases From Our Tests—Including Picks Under $150

You can spend over $1,000 on a carry-on spinner, but our tests find that high-quality hard-shell bags cost a fraction of that ...
CNN

I tried Level8’s buzzy Hard-Shell Carry-On. Here’s why it’s my new go-to

Airports are rife hard-shell carryons — the Aways and the Samsonites are ubiquitous at this point — so when a new one bursts onto the scene, we’re interested. The Level8 Hard-Shell Carry-On Luggage ...
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The Best Hard Cases for All Your Camera Gear

A hard case is a piece of luggage with a hard outer shell and a soft interior (usually a foam or a fabric liner or divider). It’s designed to be way more crushproof — and usually larger — than a ...
Consumer Reports

Choosing Between Hard-Shell and Soft-Sided Luggage

If you’re looking for new luggage for your next trip, you’ll need to make a pivotal choice right out of the gate: soft-sided or hard-shell? Hard-shell luggage is often made with lightweight and ...