Consumer Reports found that some of the cheapest hardshell carry-ons outperform expensive ones — and Samsonite's Freeform is the budget pick that keeps showing up in serious test roundups. Expandable, durable, and from a brand with real service infrastructure.
Don't overthink budget luggage. Samsonite has been making reliable hardshell bags longer than most of these DTC brands have existed, and the Freeform delivers without the premium markup.
“Our rigorous testing has proven, time and again, that you don't have to spend a fortune to get a sturdy piece of luggage—in fact, some of the cheapest hard-shell carry-ons we tested perform the best.”
