I own more suitcases than I care to admit and have reviewed enough to keep the conversation going for days!
Cabin cases, large check-in luggage, fabric bags, polycarbonate shells. After years of catching flights for work, family holidays and quick weekend escapes, I have learnt one thing. The perfect suitcase does not exist. Every time someone asks me if they should buy a hard suitcase or a soft one, my answer is always the same. Let me know how you travel first.
I have watched people buy a sleek hard shell case because it looked great online, only to regret it after a shopping-heavy holiday. I have also seen soft luggage struggle to protect fragile souvenirs on long-haul flights. The suitcase is only as good as the person using it. So instead of asking which one is better, ask yourself what kind of traveller you are.
I reach for a hard suitcase when protection comes first
If I know I am carrying perfumes, skincare, electronics or anything that could crack during transit, I never think twice. A hard shell suitcase comes with me. It keeps everything firmly in place and works brilliantly with packing cubes. I can organise my clothes into neat sections, and nothing shifts around too much during the flight. If rain decides to make an appearance on the tarmac, I also worry far less about my belongings.
