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HARD VS SOFT LUGGAGE: How to choose? + Detailed Guide
Is it better to get hard or soft luggage? Find the answer to that travel question here!
If you are struggling to decide on a hardshell vs softshell luggage, you’ve come to the right place. In this video, I will be answering that common travel question and comparing hard vs soft luggage and breaking down the differences between the two. By the end of this video you will know how to pick the best luggage for your travels and know hard vs soft luggage difference. We will also talk about common suitcase features and packing tips so that you can pick the best luggage for your travels.
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Looking for more travel tips and tricks? Check out these videos:
◾️What are Packing Cubes? Full Packing Cubes Breakdown:
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◾️Away Bigger Carry On Review:
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◾️CalPak Underseater Luggage (Hue Mini) Review:
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Luggages mentioned in this video:
◾️Samsonite Outline Pro Carry-On Spinner (Hardshell):
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◾️Away Carry On (Hardshell):
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◾️3 Pcs Luggage Set Target (Hardshell):
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◾️Level8 Gibraltar Aluminum Carry On (Hardshell):
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◾️TravelPro Maxlite Carry On (Softshell):
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◾️Tumi Ballistic Nylon Carry On (Softshell):
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◾Samsonite Rollaboard Armage Carry On (Softshell):
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◾Lipault Plume Packing Case (Softshell):
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◾July Carry On Light Expandable (Hardshell):
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◾Level8 Road Runner Carry On (Hardshell with Outer Pocket):
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◾Monos Carry On Pro (Hardshell with Outer Pocket):
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◾July Carry On Trunk (Hardshell with Latch Locks):
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Hey Guys! Please note that this description contains affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through one of the links or items mentioned in this video, I will receive a small commission. At no extra cost to you! You are in NO WAY obligated to use these links. This helps me run this channel and keep my site free and running. Thank you so much for your support!
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Pine Lake, GA 30072
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Hard vs Soft Luggage Intro
0:12 - Materials: Hard vs Soft Luggage
1:50 - Wheels: Hard vs Soft Luggage
3:40 - Zippers and Locks: Hard vs Soft Suitcase
5:05 - Pockets: Hard Shell vs soft Shell Luggage
5:45 - Interior Design & Packing
7:36 - Hard Shell Luggage Pros
10:09 - Hard Shell Suitcase Cons
11:11 - Soft Sided Luggage Pros
11:50 - Soft Shell Luggage Cons
12:27 - Which Luggage is Best
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THE SECRET TO GETTING A GLOBAL ENTRY INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT IN 2024
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Have you been trying to get a Global Entry Interview Appointment? If so, this video is for you! Global Entry interview appointments have been tough to get lately! But you’re in luck! In this video, I will give you two sure fire ways to get a Global Entry interview fast. If you’re new to Global Entry and are wondering how to get Global Entry, check the description box for everything you need to ...
YOU CAN PLAN YOUR FIRST SOLO TRIP WITH 8 STEPS! (Here’s how I plan mine.)
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Are you planning a solo trip but stuck on how to do it? This video is for you! In this video, we will be talking about how to plan a solo trip. Planning a solo trip alone can be difficult. You may be asking yourself: How long should your first solo trip be? Or How much money should I plan for a vacation? These are all valid questions and we will discuss that in this video. I will show you step ...
SPAIN TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS // 15+ Tips to prepare you for your first trip to Spain
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Traveling to Spain for the first time is exciting! Here are some amazing Spain travel tips. In this video, I’ll be sharing all of my favorite travel tips to Spain. Consider this your ultimate Spain guide! We’ll be talking about the best time to visit Spain and what Spanish tapas are and are not. This is a helpful video for anyone needing Spain travel tips from the USA. Keep watching to discover...
DISADVANTAGES OF TRAVELING ALONE: 5 Cons to SOLO TRAVEL and how to battle them
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Are you taking your first solo trip? Wondering what the downsides of solo travel are? You’ve come to the right place. In this video, I will discuss the disadvantages of traveling alone and how to combat them. Consider this the solo travel tips video you’ve been looking for. If you have asked yourself: ‘Is it a good idea to go on a solo trip?’ ‘What are the benefits of solo travel?’ ‘What are th...
CALPAK CARRY ON: Hue Mini Carry On Luggage Review
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Are you going on a short girl’s trip? Or maybe a 2-day work trip? This bag is for you! This video is a full, detailed review of the CALPAK Hue Mini Carry On luggage. This CALPAK travel item is perfect for anyone who is looking to start minimalist packing. Under the seat luggage can be tricky, that’s why in this CALPAK luggage review, I will share with you all the features of the Hue Mini Carry ...
WHAT’S IN MY BAG: What I packed for 10 days in Barcelona (September)
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Are you traveling to Barcelona? Need help packing? This video is for you! In this video, I’ll be sharing what’s in my bag for Barcelona. I packed carry-on only for a 10 day trip to Barcelona. You can use this video as a guide to help you pack for your trip to Barcelona. Consider it a kind of ‘Barcelona packing list.’ This video can also help you see how to pack light and how to pack a suitcase....
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Looking for new travel gear? Check out what I bought from the Black Friday Travel Deals 2023! Black Friday travel deals can be a great way to get new travel gear or travel gifts. In this video, I’m sharing everything I bought on Black Friday for travel. You can use this video as inspiration for travel gift ideas or make a note for anything you see in this video that you may want in the future. ...
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CADENCE TRAVEL CONTAINERS: New Flex System + My Cadence Collection
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Need new toiletry containers? Looking for the best minimalist packing containers? Cadence travel containers make travel and packing so easy! Using them is a travel packing tip within itself. I think they are one of the best travel products for packing toiletries. They’ve just come out with their new Capsule Flex System. In this video, I’ll cover answers to questions like “What are Cadence Capsu...
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Looking for some 2024 travel inspiration? My 2023 travel recap might give you the inspiration you need! In this video, I’ll do a travel year in review of where I traveled to in the past year. You can use this video to help decide your top travel destinations 2024 and plan where to travel in the new year. I love these kinds of videos for inspiration. Safe travels! More travel tips and fun on Tik...
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DAY TRIPS FROM BARCELONA: Where to travel in Catalonia? + Tour Recommendations
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What the heck are PACKING CUBES? Your guide to PACKING CUBES FOR TRAVEL
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Cadence Capsules: Are these travel containers worth buying? + Detailed Review
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TRYING THE BEST TACOS IN TUCSON // My mini taco tour around Tucson, Arizona
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TRYING THE BEST TACOS IN TUCSON // My mini taco tour around Tucson, Arizona

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @nikiwelch9133
    @nikiwelch9133 День тому

    Love your video. On your lamp, you have a white scarf. I hope you take that off the shade when you use the lamp because it could start a fire. But your ideas for snacks are great!

  • @conner_b_griften
    @conner_b_griften День тому

    Don't hang by the conveyer putting your stuff back together. Grab your bag and tray and move out of the way.

  • @Rachel-sv9pq
    @Rachel-sv9pq 2 дні тому

    I've never used airbnb but they say where I'm going it's a better option so I'm checking it out. Feeling a little daunted by it though so this video helps me get started. Thanks!

  • @Shads187
    @Shads187 3 дні тому

    Or you could just tell people to twxi tjose traditional twxis which have been around for years.

  • @ocsorrells
    @ocsorrells 3 дні тому

    Many years ago I was on a Navy Med Cruise. Omg, I did not want to leave. I party every day for 8 days.

  • @ascensionessentials
    @ascensionessentials 5 днів тому

    I finally went through the actual Global Entry website and got an appointment for this Tuesday! Yay. There are tons of appointments between 4:30am-7am daily

  • @juliechatar5241
    @juliechatar5241 5 днів тому

    Your video is incredibly helpful. I'm doing my research on Spain because I want to travel with my teenage daughters. I'm also a W.I. (Trini) living in FL.

  • @DJALUC
    @DJALUC 10 днів тому

    Hello I was wondering if you have to put your id because Airbnb won’t let me get a house because it thinks I’m throwing a party

  • @mickmorrison
    @mickmorrison 10 днів тому

    I’m organising a stag party later this month and I’ve told my friends to have shorts and jogging pants with zipped pockets. I agree with you that most places are walkable, we are going visit Camp Nou from Poble Nou. The park is still in zone one and with a metro ticket you can change metros and it counts as one journey. Also there is a T familia ticket 8 journeys that can be share with friends, so for instance this would be return journeys for 4 people on one ticket. Totally agree with you that Barcelona is a fantastic city, it’s my favourite of all the cities that I’ve visited.

  • @leighims
    @leighims 11 днів тому

    Pasta salad!!!!!

  • @leighims
    @leighims 11 днів тому

    I plan to buy a pasta salad for my upcoming flight.

  • @la7018
    @la7018 11 днів тому

    How do you like your Kanken 15 laptop bag? Do you like it better than your classic Kanken? Will you do a follow up video?

  • @leighims
    @leighims 12 днів тому

    I’m going to try the dried watermelon.

  • @leighims
    @leighims 12 днів тому

    Thanks for the great ideas. My current favorite TJ savory snack is sweet and salty umami crunchies.

  • @lynnleipold2617
    @lynnleipold2617 13 днів тому

    I’m 78 years old and can no longer lift a regular carry on into the overhead bin. Depending on the weight of this bag I would be interested in this bag in place of a carry on. I would then put a backpack or other personal item under the seat.

  • @hermesromeror
    @hermesromeror 13 днів тому

    Thank you!

  • @morris5190
    @morris5190 14 днів тому

    Before coming out as gay, I traveled from Australia to Europe in my mid twenties, and remember the “lonely” feeling hitting me when I’d sit at a cafe people watching or walk into a bar on my own or sit in the park for a picnic. It took some adjusting to sit still and find some joy in solitude. The loneliness came and went in waves, but it’s definitely a skill to learn and as I get older I like finding people I travel well with to have at least one or two familiar faces. At home you know friends and family aren’t far, but being 20 hrs or more away from home is a different experience. Thanks for sharing your insights!

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 13 днів тому

      I love this! Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful comment. That’s the best way to describe it. It comes in waves and just like you, I’ve had to adjust and sometimes sit with those feelings as I knew solo traveling would never exit my life. And I still get a little lonely from time to time depending on the trip and where I am in my life. Thank you as well for sharing your experiences with us! ❤️

  • @morris5190
    @morris5190 14 днів тому

    I’m loving your videos. I know you it’s geared to female solo travel but the tips are great and applicable to everyone! I have travelled the US and Europe solo and not having a buddy to lean on requires skills!

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 13 днів тому

      Hi!! Aww thank you! It sure does and I love that more and more ppl are stepping out on their own. Safe travels! 💕

  • @WhtLabelConsulting
    @WhtLabelConsulting 14 днів тому

    Team soft shell here...feels like I'm carrying a body in the hard shell....😂

  • @gaganpreet6784
    @gaganpreet6784 15 днів тому

    How I can search for rental appartement?

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 13 днів тому

      You can do longer term stays on Airbnb, just change the stay duration when you’re searching. But if you’re looking really long term, I would check out the local rental websites and apps in that city.

  • @asiaj.
    @asiaj. 17 днів тому

    Do you receive the TSA Prechek once you are conditionally approved for Global Entry or do you receive after your application is fully approved with the in-person interview? Thank you

  • @TyraC-vg7di
    @TyraC-vg7di 18 днів тому

    I switched to a hard-sided luggage because of a bed bug scare a few months ago. I never brought the luggage in my house and washed & dried everything multiple times. But I miss my soft shell luggage so much. I miss the exterior pocket and the side handle to help me when lifting. Most of my travel is regional and work related but I do have an international trip planned for fall. I may have to purchase a soft sided piece for that trip.

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 15 днів тому

      Hi!! Same!! I actually ended up leaning more toward a hardshell years ago because I got bedbugs while traveling. I'm so happy you didn't end up bringing them home, that would have been a nightmare. Same happened to me, thankfully I had much more time in my travels so I was able to get rid of them way before I ever arrived back home. I know what you mean about missing the soft-sided luggage though. I hope you find a great one for your upcoming international trip if you end up getting a new one. Safe travels to you! 💕

  • @eaw0716
    @eaw0716 19 днів тому

    Just be considerate of the people sitting closest to you if you’re going to eat nuts in case they have a allergy. It’s important to ask first before you open the container you brought with you because some people’s allergies can be so serious they react to just being near the airborne particles or something like that otherwise great video 😊

  • @lobbyrobby
    @lobbyrobby 21 день тому

    I stayed at my first bnb last year. A room in someone's house. I'm not really a people person so I was kinda nervous about the idea. It worked out great tho. I did speak to owners several times and they were great. Other than that they left me alone and I didn't bother them.

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 15 днів тому

      YAY!! I'm glad you had a good first stay in an Airbnb! Good for you! Do you think you'll ever do it again? 💕

    • @lobbyrobby
      @lobbyrobby 15 днів тому

      @@KRodCollective absolutely

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 15 днів тому

      @@lobbyrobby Love it!

  • @katfran492
    @katfran492 21 день тому

    I’m carry-on only soft side/spinner for a specific reason. I’m tall & plus size therefore my clothing is bigger. I can’t roll my bottoms, they are too tall for hard shell. Imagine a beach towel vs shower towel rolled up. I have a specific packing style bcuz of my bottoms.

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 15 днів тому

      Hi Kat! I hope you are well! This makes total sense, thank you so much for sharing! 💕

    • @katfran492
      @katfran492 15 днів тому

      I’m good, thank you! I’m planning my next adventure for 2025 😉

    • @KRodCollective
      @KRodCollective 15 днів тому

      @@katfran492 Oh YAY!!! 🎉🎉