Hardside Luggage

Engineered for sleek protection and maximum durability, hardside luggage offers a stylish, resilient shell that stands up to every journey.

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Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Compact Carry-On Spinner

Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Compact Carry-On Spinner

$525
Color
  • astro dust red

    $525
    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Large Check-In Trunk Spinner

    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Large Check-In Trunk Spinner

    $695
    Color
  • astro dust red

    $695
    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Medium Check-In Spinner

    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Medium Check-In Spinner

    $625
    Color
  • center sage green

    $625
    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Carry-On Spinner

    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Carry-On Spinner

    $545
    Color
  • center sage green

    $545
    Roundtrip® Carry-On / Medium Check-In Hardside Set

    Roundtrip® Carry-On / Medium Check-In Hardside Set

    $355
    Color
  • cherry red

    $355
    Maxlite® Air V2 Compact Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    Maxlite® Air V2 Compact Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    $160
    Color
  • midnight blue

    $160
    Maxlite® Air V2 Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    Maxlite® Air V2 Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    $160
    Color
  • ensign blue

    $160
    Maxlite® Air V2 Medium Check-In Hardside Spinner

    Maxlite® Air V2 Medium Check-In Hardside Spinner

    $195
    Color
  • teal

    $195
    Maxlite® Air V2 Large Check-In Hardside Spinner

    Maxlite® Air V2 Large Check-In Hardside Spinner

    $225
    Color
  • slate green

    $225
    Maxlite® Air V2 Carry-On / Medium Check-In Set

    Maxlite® Air V2 Carry-On / Medium Check-In Set

    Regular price  $355 Sale price  $330

    midnight blue

    Sale price  $330 Regular price  $355
    Maxlite® Air V2 Compact Carry-On / Medium Check-In Set

    Maxlite® Air V2 Compact Carry-On / Medium Check-In Set

    Regular price  $355 Sale price  $330

    slate green

    Sale price  $330 Regular price  $355
    Maxlite® Air V2 Compact Carry-On / Large Check-In Set

    Maxlite® Air V2 Compact Carry-On / Large Check-In Set

    Regular price  $385 Sale price  $360

    slate green

    Sale price  $360 Regular price  $385
    Platinum® Elite Compact Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    Platinum® Elite Compact Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    $365
    Color
  • aviator navy

    $365
    Platinum® Elite Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    Platinum® Elite Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    $365
    Color
  • aviator navy

    $365
    Platinum® Elite Medium Check-In Hardside Spinner

    Platinum® Elite Medium Check-In Hardside Spinner

    $415
    Color
  • aviator navy

    $415
    Platinum® Elite Large Check-In Hardside Spinner

    Platinum® Elite Large Check-In Hardside Spinner

    $445
    Color
  • aviator navy

    $445
    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Carry-On / Medium Check-In / Drop-Bottom Weekender Set

    Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Carry-On / Medium Check-In / Drop-Bottom Weekender Set

    Regular price  $1,545 Sale price  $1,240

    monaco blue

    Sale price  $1,240 Regular price  $1,545
    Optima® Expandable Medium Check-In Spinner

    Optima® Expandable Medium Check-In Spinner

    $310
    Color
  • horizon blue

    $310
    Optima® Expandable Carry-On Spinner

    Optima® Expandable Carry-On Spinner

    $275
    Color
  • horizon blue

    $275
    Optima® Expandable Large Check-In Spinner

    Optima® Expandable Large Check-In Spinner

    $345
    Color
  • horizon blue

    $345
    Optima® Expandable Compact Carry-On Spinner

    Optima® Expandable Compact Carry-On Spinner

    $265
    Color
  • horizon blue

    $265
    Optima® Expandable Carry-On Spinner - Limited Edition Colors

    Optima® Expandable Carry-On Spinner - Limited Edition Colors

    $275
    Limited Edition Color
  • lunar rock

    $275
    Maxlite® Air V2 International Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    Maxlite® Air V2 International Carry-On Hardside Spinner

    $160
    Color
  • black

    $160
    Maxlite® Air V2 Carry-On / Medium / Large Set

    Maxlite® Air V2 Carry-On / Medium / Large Set

    Regular price  $580 Sale price  $540

    ensign blue

    Sale price  $540 Regular price  $580

    The Benefit of Carry-On Luggage

    The main benefits of choosing hard-side luggage include:

    • Durability and Protection: A hard shell suitcase protects its contents from damage. 
    • Ease of Cleaning: Wiping with a damp cloth cleans the outer case of hard-shell luggage.
    • Water Resistance: Hard shell suitcases tend to be more water resistant than soft shell bags.
    • Easy to Stack: Rigid shells make hard-side luggage easy to stack on airline carts and vehicles. 
    • Maneuverability: Most hard-shell luggage has four wheels, giving you extra control and a smooth glide.

    The Travelpro® Hard-Shell Luggage Advantage

    Quality and attention to detail give Travelpro® the edge over other hard-shell luggage. 100% polycarbonate cases provide lightweight and water-resistant protection with enough flex to resist impact damage. Molded corner guards reinforce high-wear points, and all zippers, wheels, and other parts undergo a rigorous testing process.

    Travelpro® hard shell suitcases feature split case designs for easy packing, with zippered expansion options that give you up to 2” more packing capacity per bag if needed, like the best-selling Platinum Elite Travelpro 23 inch spinner or compact 21 inch carry on spinner (expanding hard-shell carry-on luggage may exceed airline carry-on size restrictions). Interior divider panels, multiple accessory pockets, and built-on TSA locks help you secure and organize luggage contents.

    Is Hard Shell Better for Luggage?

    Hard-shell luggage is a good choice if you're looking for durable, maneuverable suitcases that protect your belongings. Most hardside suitcases offer integrated locks for better protection against theft and are more challenging to cut into. Hard shell suitcases also resist travel-related damage better than soft-shell bags.

    Why Do People Prefer Hard Shell Suitcases?

    People prefer hard-shell luggage because it’s durable, damage-resistant, easy to clean, and offers more protection for valuables.

    What Type of Luggage is Most Durable?

    Aluminum hard-side luggage offers the most protection and durability but is so heavy the luggage shell makes up a large portion of your airline weight allowance. ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, shells are the lightest but offer less protection. Travelpro® uses 100% polycarbonate for the shell material, which is lightweight but offers excellent protection for luggage.

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