While they aren’t as durable, “from a repair standpoint, we always feel that the canvas soft-sided luggage is better than the hard-side luggage because you can repair canvas,” Tony Pecorella ...

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We may earn a commission from your purchases. Many travelers, myself included, favor soft-sided luggage for its flexibility and ease. When comparing hard vs. soft luggage, soft-sided options make ...

The best softside luggage is lightweight, can easily be compressed into tight spaces and allows for extra flexibility when you’re packing. We researched the best softside luggage on the market ...

Softside luggage is characterized by its soft exterior, which is typically crafted from nylon or polyester. Thicker woven fabric, such as ballistic nylon, can hide scratches and stains well ...

We all have a preconceived notion that once a motorcycle crosses a certain power ... a few simple adjustments and some soft luggage will allow you to tour in comfort. Just be careful of using ...

Hard sided or soft? Hard-sided looks better to most people, but soft-sided luggage withstands the bumps and knocks of travel for longer. Warranty? Plenty of reputable brands offer lifetime ...

Shopping for luggage begins with deciding a few details: whether you want hard-sided or soft-sided, along with what size(s) you need for your travels. If you like to have exterior pockets and some ...

With 50 percent of luggage sales in 2022 being soft-side, the market was “relatively untouched by innovation,” she says. So again the brand turned to its customers, through tens of thousands ...

Choosing the right luggage for international travel can make your trip more organized, efficient and enjoyable. With so many options, from durable hard-shell suitcases to flexible soft-sided bags ...

I’ve tried a lot of luggage — and ultimately, I’ve landed on using hard-shell carry-on bags almost exclusively (as opposed to soft-shell luggage). I like how these bags look and how they ...