The Best Carry-On Bags for Flights in 2025 (NEW AIRLINE RULES!)
I've tested tons of suitcases on more than 100 flights to find the best ones. Watch this video to see whether hard or soft luggage is better for your travels! All luggage shown in video is compliant with 2025 airline rules and carry-on restrictions.
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Hardshell:
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LEVEL8 Grace Carry-On: https://bit.ly/PP-level8-all
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Soft-sided:
LEVEL8 Capture Carry-On: https://bit.ly/PP-level8-all
SwissGear Sion Carry-On: https://amzn.to/4cYsZNx
My current carry-on: https://bit.ly/PP-level8-textured
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Best budget soft-sided (Amazon bestseller): https://amzn.to/4cYsZNx
Best check-in suitcase: https://bit.ly/PP-level8-voyageurC
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🐶 Chapters
00:00 Hardshell vs Soft-sided Luggage
00:22 Protection
01:44 Security Features
03:18 Flexibility
04:33 Design and Look
05:51 Maintenance and Upkeep
06:51 Clamshell vs Traditional Design
08:05 Durability
08:45 Luggage Material
09:08 Weight
09:52 Weight Comparison chart
10:08 Hardshell Material Comparison
10:46 Softshell Material Comparison
11:13 My suitcase
11:38 Hardshell Key Points
12:13 Soft-sided Key Points
12:55 Additional Resources
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