Each suitcase is filled with a set amount of weight to mimic it being packed, and testers maneuver through the obstacle course with their suitcases. Then we weigh how much water has soaked through the zippers to the absorbent material.įor consumer tests, we set up an obstacle course that simulates a travel experience. And to analyze water resistance, we line the inside of each suitcase's zippers with absorbent materials and pour water over the zippers. To measure scratch resistance, our Lab experts drag wires over hardside luggage and make note of any scuffs or marks. Once the luggage falls, we analyze it for any cosmetic or structural damage.
Our drop tester (shown in action) releases luggage from a set height of 3 feet with the pull of a lever. More formal Lab tests include drop testing, scratch resistance and water resistance testing. We've put together a list of picks including lightweight and durable options and hard cases with unique features that we think are worth your buying. At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we have tested dozens of models of hardside luggage from well-known brands in our Textiles Lab, analyzing them for factors like durability, water-resistance and ease of use. Hardside or hardshell luggage is made of plastic or metal materials that hold their shape to encase and protect your belongings. And who knows what actually happens to your suitcase if you decide to leave it at the check-in counter instead? To keep your belongings a little safer from being bent and squished while you're traveling, consider opting for a suitcase with a hard shell.
You put even the best luggage to the ultimate test with each trip you take – pulling it from the depths of your closet, stuffing it with your new vacation clothes, throwing it in the trunk, rolling it across the airport conveyor belt and finally shoving it into the carry-on luggage compartment. We updated this article in October 2022 to ensure all picks vetted and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock, available and correctly priced.
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