Reasons to go with a hard carry-on baggage can include:
- transport of breakable items
- better security
- waterproofness (some, not all)
- durability
- upkeep
- there will be no need to use it as a backpack
If your needs are described above and you will not be carrying it often, then hard carry-on is right for you.
Recommendations are based on the criteria bellow that describe our basic needs for a hard carry-on.
Criteria:
Size: medium to big
Dimensions (height x width x length): carry on requirements of most airlines
Purpose: security, durability
Requirements: lockable, at least four sets of wheels, telescopic handle, carrying handle
Budget
Rockland Melbourne hardside expandable
At 3.2 kg one of the lightest cases with an aluminum telescopic handle.
Kenneth Cole Reaction out of bounds
Featuring an additional zipper pannel that can allow double sided packing or later separating clean and dirty clothes.
Coolife Luggage expandable suitcase
Included TSA approved lock and smaller pockets inside the main compartment.
A budget hard case with an interior organiser with divider and smaller pockets. Due to soft middle part the case can be a bit expanded when full.
Mid range
Samsonite Centric hardside expandable luggage
Includes interior mesh divider and TSA approved locks.
Includes TSA approved integrated number lock and dividers inside. Dividers are made out of recycled plastic bottles.
Strictly rectangular shape, integrated TSA approved number lock and side bumper feet that can additionaly protect your belongings.
Samsonite Omni PC Hardside expandable luggage
Side mounted TSA approved locks, mesh separators and quality build.
Premium
Dominox All aluminum carry on luggage
All aluminum suitcase that provides the highest standard of safety with an integrated TSA approved lock.
The lightest carry on in the premium range (excluding Pelican) it weight only 4,6kg and features temperature resistance. It does not have a zipper, to open it you just open both TSA approved locks.
Additional to security this suitcase boasts with a compartment for water bottle or other items that are used regularly.
While looking more than a very protected workmans case than a carry on, Pelican is a world known brand that amongst other thing produces very sturdy and waterproof luggage for your most delicate items (filming gear, sensors, etc.).
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