We tested 15 suitcases for packability, durability, usability and more, and three of them stood out. Here are the best ...

But people go surprisingly hard defending their position in the hard-sided versus soft-sided luggage debate ... s also rigorously tested our top picks and torn them apart to get a look at the ...

So in addition to soft-side suitcases being fixable, they’re also overpacking-friendly because you can stuff more in them than a rigid ... it from taking the top spot on this list.

is commonly used in soft-sided luggage. Top-rated brands like Travelpro and Briggs & Riley use it in their products. Cordura is another durable nylon product that's used in soft luggage.

Original photos were taken by our editors during luggage testing ... and plastic bumpers for abrasion resistance. The soft-sided top of the bag is made of water-resistant Base Camp material ...

we tried a few Delsey Paris bags comparing both hard and soft shells, and packed them to the brim. We pulled them through airports and even threw them down the stairs to test how they held up to ...