Hard case for travel
Hard-shell cases are always heavily advertised, but are they the right thing for you and your needs? If you pay attention to a few specific criteria, it will not be difficult for you to find out and nothing stands in the way of a trip with your new suitcase.
Advantages of a hard case
A hard case has many advantages.
- This type of case is particularly recommended for you as a frequent flyer, as hard-shell cases are insensitive to impact and you can therefore rely on your case for a long time. Hard-shell suitcases are also useful when traveling by train, as the items inside the suitcase are better are protected and thus do not harm them by lifting them up and down from the overhead lockers can.
- Furthermore, a hard case retains its dimensions because it cannot be expanded, so you have to Don't worry that you won't have to go through the controls at the airport after many purchases on vacation comes. At most, it can no longer be closed properly due to its rigid surface and you can shift part of your luggage to your hand luggage.
Disadvantages of the suitcase with a rigid outer shell
- Hard-shell suitcases can be very annoying, especially on flights operated by cheap airlines, which specify a maximum size of suitcases and, above all, also check this. Normally they have the same dimensions as soft suitcases, but they are much more difficult to push into the devices provided for them. In addition, they are usually unsightly scratched by this procedure.
- Even if you still have something more baggage want to stow it in your suitcase, it may not be possible to do so with a hard case, as you will not be able to bulge it out. In this case, at least a hard case with an expandable seam is recommended.
Some people travel with "soft" suitcases or bags and others with ...
Regardless of whether you opt for a hard case or not, it is important that it looks as individual as possible so that you can recognize it more easily when you travel. Suitcases in bright, unusual colors are therefore particularly suitable. Alternatively, you can design your suitcases with colorful stickers so that they stand out. You should also be aware that hardshell cases with a lacquer finish may look chic, but that shine is short-lived.
