What is the best luggage for airline travel? The 5 best suitcases on Amazon (according to the experts!)

Which brand is best for suitcases? What luggage is the most durable? Which luggage is better, hard or soft? There have never been more options, but there’s something ultra-satisfying about finding a durable, beautiful suitcase for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay.

Thank you, Amazon!

I used to get by with a cheap suitcase from TJ Maxx, but after having to purchase a new one after every other trip, I realized that buying something cheap but crappy over and over again is actually MORE expensive than buying something more expensive initially that will last.

Which luggage is better, hard or soft?

This list only has hard shell rolling suitcases. Here’s why I think hard shell luggage is better than soft:

• It’s stronger and more resilient when it gets tossed around by turbulence and airline employees
• It’s easier to handle when you’re running through crowded airports
• It’s easier to clean
• It’s more secure, often coming with built in locking mechanisms

5 best suitcases and luggage sets on Amazon

1. Best overall luggage

American Tourister Moonlight Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Iridescent Black, Carry-On 21-Inch

• Different sizes available
• Different colors available

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2. Best budget

 

Amazon Basics 20-Inch Hardside Spinner

• Different sizes available
• Different colors available

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3. Best carry on with USB charging port and separate laptop compartment:

 

LUGGEX Black Carry On 22x14x9 Airline Approved, Hard Shell Luggage with USB Port, Travel Suitcase with Wheels and Pocket Compartment

• Different sizes available
• Different colors available
• Sets available
• HALF the price of its Samsonite brand counterpart: https://amzn.to/45yZj6o

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4. Best 2 piece set

 

COOLIFE Suitcase Set Carry On ABS+PC Spinner Trolley with pocket Compartmnet Weekend Bag (Sakura pink, 2-piece Set)

• Different sizes available

• Different colors available
• 2 piece set or 20in carry on available

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5. Best 3 piece set

 

Coolife Expandable Suitcase PC+ABS 3 Piece Set with TSA Lock Spinner 20in24in28in

• Different colors available
• Great discount set!

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