The Best Hardside Luggage of 2024, Tested by Experts

<p>With each trip you take, your luggage is put to the ultimate test — first pulling it from the depths of your closet, then stuffing it with your new vacation clothes, throwing it in the trunk, rolling it across the airport conveyor belt and finally shoving it into the <a href=” target=”_blank”>carry-on luggage</a> compartment. And who knows what actually happens to your suitcase when you bring <a href=” target=”_blank”>checked luggage</a> and leave it at the check-in counter instead? To keep your belongings a little safer while you’re traveling, consider opting for a suitcase with a hard shell suitcase made of durable plastic or metal. </p><p>At the <a href=” target=”_blank”>Good Housekeeping Institute</a>, we evaluate all kinds of popular luggage in the Textiles Lab, analyzing them for factors like durability, water resistance and ease of use. Plus, we share them with <a href=” target=”_blank”>consumer testers</a> who take them on their own trips and share real-world feedback. Over the years, <strong>we’ve tested luggage from more than 100 brands to find the best hardside suitcases</strong> on the market. We’ve put together a list of picks including lightweight, durable options and hard shell luggage with unique features that we think are worth it. </p><ul></ul>”/>