There are three sizes of suitcase: large, medium and cabin. A large case is often suited for a 2 week or longer trip, or a family wishing to pack more and a medium case is better suited for a week away. Cabin size is great for a long weekend or to take on board when you wish to avoid checked baggage fees.
Is 28 inch luggage too big?
Generally, all 32, 31, and 30-inch, most 29-inch, and about half of 28-inch checked luggage is considered oversized, or over the 62-inch limit.
Is hard or soft luggage better?
Hard-Sided Luggage. It may offer better security than soft-sided baggage because it can't be ripped open as easily and usually has integrated locks. Aluminum luggage can be even more secure.
The most durable, but also the heaviest, is aluminum. Hard-sided luggage sometimes features a 50/50-split opening, allowing you to pack two sides equally and stabilize the contents with an X-strap or middle divider. Note: Because they close like a clamshell, you need double the surface space to open these.
- Samsonite.
- Tumi.
- Delsey.
- American Tourister.
- VIP.
- Safari.
- Tommy Hilfiger.
- Victorinox.
Which suitcase is better soft or hard?
Because softshell luggage has more give, a hard shell suitcase can be better at protecting fragile contents, assuming you cushion it well inside. On the other hand, that rigid exterior makes hardshell bags unable to be compressed to squeeze into tight spaces like softsided bags are more apt to allow.