Best Luggage: How to Pick Between Hardshell and Softshell Suitcases
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Trying to pick a new suitcase? There are pros and cons to hardshell vs softshell suitcases. In this video, I outline things to consider to help you choose the best one for your next trip.
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0:00 Introduction
0:12 About me
0:26 Suitcase weight
1:16 Outer shell flexibility
1:28 Accessibility
1:49 Capacity
2:09 Weatherproof
2:30 Personalizing your suitcase
2:50 Durability
3:46 Price
3:57 Final verdict
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I have a hard shell all black with chevron design , it’s stunning 😍 when I saw it in the middle of others I fell in love and had to get it ! It looks fancy and it has a 10 year warranty ( best part ) 👍🏼🖤🖤🖤🖤
This rocks! Very well organized & informative. Thank you!
Thank you for the comment, really appreciate it!
I’ve had my Atlantic soft shell ballistic suitcase for over 20 years and still going strong. Been all over the world , streets of London , NY, Paris , down cobble stone streets nothing seems to phase it.
Thank you for the recommendation!
Does your have the slide-out lower shelf? Mine does and I'm shocked how everyone else, even Samsonite and Victorinox, won't install this. It's handy for throwing last minute stuff on top to rush to your next mode of transport (train/plane/bus).
@@largol33t1 No, but I'm intrigued. Can you link to a model that has this?
Thank you for this video! Great tips! 🥰
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Great video ❤
Short and to the point. Thanks for that.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the info, your hair is beautiful, love the curls
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the video 😄
Thank YOU for watching!!!
Thank you so much
Thank you
nice video and u have a lovely smile!
Your so relaxing my friend loved this so much miss zipping sounds for vacation
Glad you enjoyed
@@TheCapsuleSuitcase I miss the sounds if suitcase zipping
LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Tie three or four colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is not their luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it.
Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the airport turnstile...
These ribbons make your luggage different and EASY TO SPOT when the piece is surrounded by 35 other cases unloaded from the bus. Using 4 ribbons make it immediately different than other cases with 1 ribbon.
Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long and not longer. Cut the ends at 45 degrees.
Tie the ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 5 inches from the handle. This is too short to catch on anything such as rollers.
Scissor cut trim the ribbons to cascading different lengths after they are tied. Put a drop of Super Glue at the end.
If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/4” the color layers will all show up no matter how they drape.
You can see these ribbons from 40 feet away.
Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case.
Tie using a HALF WINDSOR KNOT to the metal buckle ring of the handle.
Learn Half Windsor knot tying:
It is the 2nd example in this video
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This knot does not loosen.
Put your phone number on one ribbon using a fine point permanent Sharpie.
Example: “Owner 454-333-7878”
No personal name necessary.
No address necessary on the ribbon.
Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique. The 4th ribbon could be black color.
Stand by the output port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing your piece.
Tie your skiies, duffel bag, backpack and what ever else with matching ribbons-even your computer case.
If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself.
Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible.
Pleasant color combinations:
Red, white and blue
Chartreuse and purple and orange
Orange and light blue
Orange and yellow
Gray and pink
Green and yellow
Red and Green
Red and Gold
Light blue and light green and white
The 4th ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan
Tip #2 Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like” if someone is tasked with searching for it.
You can show this picture to the searcher or attach a picture to your report for lost luggage.
Take this picture outside in direct sun not under neon lights.
Tip #3 Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put TWO pieces in DIFFERENT places such as INSIDE a pocket to the case. If you dare, put your phone number DIRECTLY ON THE FABRIC Liner of the case WITHOUT USING TAPE. Or, put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape...
To be sneaky about the tape, put your phone number on the STICKY side of the tape. Nothing is on the surface side of this tape.
Tip #4
Put your phone number on a 2” x 1/2” piece of fabric or plastic sheet. Use colored Duct tape, such as black or red or neon, to tape this message to the top side of the handle. This message is under the tape hidden from view. The lettering does not touch the sticky part. Wrap it 2-3 times. Also include Tips 1,2,3 above. If you need to prove identity of the case, just unwrap it and show.
Tip #5 ADDING UNIQUENESS
4 ribbons
1 designer ribbon
colored taped handle
stencil SPRAY PAINT a 2 1/2” stencil letter or number or word or your initials to the suit case exterior surface in addition to using all the other ideas here.
Stencil spray paint a letter to the TOP ribbon.
Use ribbons that are wider or more narrow than 1”.
Put a travel sticker on the case.
Tip #6 WEIGH YOUR OWN
Scales accuracy varies at different airports. If you are even 1 pound over, you pay. So, regulate yourself. Found on Ebay, buy a
HAND HELD DIGITAL SCALE
It is less than $15.
Tip #7 GPS TRACKING DEVICE
Duct tape to an inside pocket a GSM GPS Tracking device. Find them on Ebay. Your iphone can tell you where your luggage is.
Is it in another city?
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wow. this was an explosion of new information
I just bought luggage that has a pattern on it and put a yellow luggage tag on it. I have never seen anyone with the same luggage as mine.
Thanks
You’re so pretty 🤩 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching !
Thank you; I’ll stick with my soft shell luggage ☺️
Which brand is your fave?
Mine is my Nautical or my Ricardo bags.
I also have soft shell luggage. I like the flex and the wider variety of patterns and colors. I'm one of those people who would never purchase or use a BLACK suitcase (even though black is one of my favorite colors) because everyone has black luggage. Having a patterned suitcase makes my suitcase stand out even from afar. I have had it for 15 yrs and its still in good shape and the pattern hides any scuffs (although I only travel about once every other year). I do have a black carry on weekender though but that stays on my person at all times.
Briggs and riley has a hard shell expandable carry on.
I find soft shell are easier to decorate, with 3d decor liner.
if you travel very frequently, you might want a Softshell. But if you're up to the risks of breaking your bag, get a Hardshell.
hopefully this helped!
Uhm thats not true. Hard shells APS and plastic break where as Pp does not.
I’ve seen some hardshells crack and mine have serious dents too. I have 3 large soft shells that have rotating 4 wheels, And expandable. I use luggage covers to make them uniform.
For longevity, soft shells really can take a lot more wear and tear!
Chido 👍
Which is best for traveling softshell or hard shell
Depends on your taste. Hardshell = light and durable, while softshell = more capacity and access to stuff on the go via pockets and zippers.
I followed the link to the article because I wanted to know how to fix my zipper but one of the links in the article just sends me to eBay and not the article that tells me how to fix the zipper.
Thank you for the feedback! It looks like eBay archived their how-to blog section. I updated the link with a more helpful article.
Are these hard ones more prone to the damage when airport workers throw them ?
Good question! All suitcases will experience some wear and tear from being handled roughly. The difference, in my opinion, is that while fabric ones don't run the risk of cracking, they also might not protect what's in your suitcase as well. Hardshell ones are pretty tough, but when they do crack, you will likely need to replace the whole thing. That's why I recommend getting one that is guaranteed for life. From what I hear, aluminum hard shells are pretty indestructible but they do cost more!
I work as a baggage hall agent, loading backs indoors for the outbounds as well as driving them from the airplane for the inbounds to be offloaded.
From my experience soft shell bags are far more prone to damage from other bags as well as being stuff while loading potentially damaging stuff inside it. So I highly recommend keeping any hard objects in your bag packed in the middle between your clothing... not near the outside.
Also, overstuffed soft shells have a high risk of bursting open.
I recommend hard shells for the protection they offer, and which are a lot easier for agents to stack.
@@Beer_Wolf true our food suitcase got punctured and food ended up escaping the plastic and out of the holes
edit: it was a soft shell
@@Beer_Wolf thank you for this advice. I've always purchased soft and am new to hardshell. I just bought a set and almost took it back out of fear. Your comme.t helps because you actually handle bags.
@@jemiamidget1247
Yeeesh, I must've been half asleeping typing that out on my phone rereading that...
Anyways, hard shells vary a lot. You can get cheap ones or really sturdy ones that'll obviously cost more.
Wheels frequently get damaged or break off of the cheaper ones when they're packed heavy and are taken off the loading belt onto the ground at an angle. If you can go for one where the wheels are integrated into the base of the bag with minimal protrusion.
I prefer the soft shell, more room to move about in.
Comfort is key 😆
@@TheCapsuleSuitcase also not as hot 😂
Rimowa is only 5 year warranty. If you want a truly lifetime warranty, get Briggs and Riley
Thank you for this tip! They were not on my radar but a lifetime guarantee is great! I've been looking for more soft-shell models to recommend and this fits the bill.
Yeah, their bags are really heavy though
Hardshell looks nicer but not durable
Next time I step in anywhere I'll be able to afford whatever I need, looking over your shoulder is never worth it. I haven't done anything. 😘
That's not the female
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