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Factors to consider in the hard vs. soft luggage debate. Let’s dive into how the two different luggage types perform in key areas like durability, storage, weight, and security.

The zippers on Away’s soft-sided luggage don’t slide as smoothly as their signature hard bags. Older Away bags featured a built-in lock. While this bag includes a TSA lock, it fastens on and off.

Here’s a closer look at Away’s new soft-sided luggage with its durable high-strength nylon and innovative features. But it also has potential drawbacks like delicate zippers.

Our luggage expert Kit thinks that, on the whole, soft-sided suitcases have more functional features and are more adaptable to all kinds of travelers. They’re also at least as durable as their ...

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