Best Hard Shell Luggage In 2022

Number one is our selection for the best hard shell luggage is the mighty and ultra-reliable Samsonite Winfield 2. With this, you’ll get one of the – if not the most – convenient and user-friendly options around starting with a sleek and easy to spot design perfect for a quick weekend getaway or longer trip for you to take in some culture around the world.

The 24 inch model is extendable to fit a few extra goodies inside for the trip back, while TSA-approved combination lock keeps everything safe and secure while in the air and beyond. Inside, the multiple pockets ensure easy, no-hassle organization and cross straps to keep everything secure so you minimize time rifling through your luggage when you get to the hotel.

Second on our list is the Delsey Paris Chatelet Hard+ Carry On which at 21 inches is the perfect carry on size for short trips or for giving you some extra packing options for longer trips. The style is unique and available in a variety of colors for easy identification at the airport but this design isn’t brash or over-the-top, making it ideal for business trips and more formal occasions.

The top and side handles combine with double spinner wheels for versatile carry options, and we are almost too obsessed with the unique brake system to keep it in place when waiting in line and to minimize any potential losses. Inside, the fully lined design is smart and sophisticated, which is an issue that’s often overlooked with suitcases, and there are plenty of pockets for effective organization.

The American Tourister Moonlight Spinner is a hard case suitcase that’s almost unbeatable value makes it a perfect pick for single guys and anybody with a short trip planned for the future. It’s ultra-intuitive with a push-button handle and a way to expand it from its 9.5 inches to 11 inches so you can fit extra clothes in, just in case. It comes in a variety of colors, so it’s also perfect for buying the kids so they need not pack all their stuff into your suitcase on your next family vacation.  Just by looking at it, you can tell it’s high quality, but it’s still lightweight enough to save you needing to unpack and repack when you get to baggage check.

The zipper is secure, but there’s no TSA-approved lock built into the bag. That being said, the zippers link up so you can connect them with a padlock if you’re really concerned about luggage safety, but if they randomly select your bag for checking, you will wish you hadn’t bothered. For smaller trips or to help you kids feel a little more independent and as far as single pieces of luggage go, this is perhaps the best around for such a price. To always keep your luggage safe, check out our guide to the best luggage trackers.

Our second Samsonite selection is the kinda-spaceship-looking Samsonite Centric Expandable, and this futuristic design shows its quality for casual and serious tourists both domestic and international. The scratch resistant body ensures quality aesthetics and minimized damage, while the lightweight design ensures comfortable carrying.

Even at 28 inches, you can still expand it to fit even more inside, which is useful if your airline wants to charge you to check your bags. Even with this extra bulk, the 360 degree spinner wheels make it a dream to handle, and interior organization straps ensure everything stays in place so there’re no issues once you get to your hotel or Airbnb.

Anyone who enjoys the finer things in life such as first-class air travel and caviar at 30,000 feet, will find a kindred spirit in our premium choice: the Travelpro Maxlite. This suitcase is the only one you need to last you for the rest of your life and maybe beyond unless you like it so much you want to be buried with it, which we’ll admit is a possibility.

The chromashift hardshell is lightweight but immensely durable and also maintains a stylish appeal that helps it stand out on the conveyor belt for easy retrieval after the 9-hour red eye so you can get to your hotel as soon as possible. This weight also makes it easy to carry, while the extendable handle is secure for simple, hassle-free dragging. For shifting it between car and ground, there are also side and top handles for easy portability.

For families or anyone who’s an over-packing culprit, the Merax 3 Piece P.E.T Luggage Set is the best value option on the market. The hard case luggage set that comes in 3 pieces, you’ll have enough for 2 checked bags plus a carry-on item, to ensure you can carry everything with you on your next family vacation.

The eco-friendly construction is perfect for ever-so-slightly offsetting the guilt you’ll feel about taking a plane across the country, and it’s always mighty and durable to ensure years of use without damage. The set comes in a variety of colors (although you can’t mix and match), so you’ll be able to find your favorite color for easy identification at baggage claim, and the anti-aging coating keeps this vibrant and dynamic color throughout the years.

A close contender for the best value is the Rockland Melbourne 3 Piece ABS Luggage Set which misses out purely because we prefer the style of the previous pick. Other than that, these luggage sets are highly similar, boasting a variety of functional features to ensure your next trip – and any trips after that – are straightforward and simple.

First, let’s consider the 360 degree spinner wheels, which by now you know make your life moving through the airport the easiest thing ever. These wheels are complemented by an ergonomic handle that’s smooth and comfortable, making it perfect for when you get lost wandering through the streets looking for your hotel. As for the interior, it’s fully lined, while the zippers are sturdy to ensure you can always pack just a little more inside without it bursting at the seams.

Our final pick for the finest hard shell luggage available to find online and in store is the AmazonBasics Hardside Spinner. It’s large enough to fit in clothes for trips exceeding a week if you’re traveling solo, and you can double up with your partner to save on extra baggage fees as long as you’re okay with only getting 1/3rd of the space.

Inside, it’s expandable to maximize room and there are also 3 zippered pockets for convenient organization. As for movement, the spinner wheels mean it glides effortlessly along the floor, while the comfortable drag handle prevents fatigue regardless of how heavy you’ve packed it. While there’s no brake, the rubberized stop-feet keep it from suffering damage and scratches if left stationary on the ground.