In the past, we have not been fans of hard-sided luggage.Hard-sided suitcases are not (despite what many may think) tougher than their soft-sided counterparts. But they do have attributes that some people may value over durability.Hard-shell bags usually weigh less than fabric ones, and they come in far more colors, prints, and textures.So if you prefer a hard-shell case, we recommend as our top pick the Away Carry-On after ten years of testing hard-sided suitcases.If the Away doesn’t seem right for you, check out our full guide to hard-shelled luggage, where we have some other suggestions.