American Flyer Luggage

 Hard sided luggage

Hard sided luggage is also called hard shells. 

If you are going to purchase hard sided luggage, be sure to purchase a suitcase that has good balance and a durable set of wheels for transport. 

The most common misconception about hard sided luggage is that it weights more than its soft sided counter parts.  While this may be true if you compare it to a duffel bag, the reality is that with such advanced polymers and plastics, soft and hard sided luggage weight relatively the same amount. 

If you are professional traveler, or travel with fragile items, then hard sided luggage is more appropriate due to its longevity and durability.

New bags weigh much less than older models, and like that you can pack more without being worried with weight surcharges.  Durable but lightweight luggage features high-tech molded shells for maximum impact resistance.

If you need to travel with electronics or other business gear a hard sided luggage is a good choice.  Hard luggage is stain resistant, waterproof, and tends to hold up better when checked.  Rolling hard sided luggage and hard sided upright luggage are especially good choices for the international traveler. 

Hard suitcases can withstand the bumps that come with baggage loading and walking through airports while modern materials have made a great deal of hard sided luggage just as lightweight as their soft sided counterparts.

Pricing for hard sided suitcases varies widely depending on brand, style, luggage size and place of purchase.  You can find some offers and discounts from online stores.

Hard sided luggage distributors offer a broad selection of styles, colors and prices to ensure that business travelers don't have to worry about the strength or appearance of their luggage.  From garment bags to duffels and soft-sided to hard-sided pieces, you’re certain to find exactly the wheeled, lightweight designs you need for all of your travels.