Hardside vs Softside
If you’re torn between choosing hardside or softside luggage, consider these points: Hardside luggage is more protective when it comes to water-resistance and scuff marks, but the rigidity means you might be sacrificing space when packing (compression straps and pads, do provide some help though). Softside luggage is more flexible, weighs less, and usually has more external pockets for easy access to essentials during transit, but can be prone to ripping.
Spinner vs Roller
Luggage with four wheels (also referred to as spinner luggage) is more convenient and maneuverable for smooth surfaces like airports. But even with the best spinner luggage, more wheels means there’s a higher probability of one getting damaged, and it might be a cumbersome haul on rough terrain since spinner wheels are meant to rotate 360 de