I put five leading soft-sided carry-on bags through the works. From the sleek craftsmanship of Briggs & Riley to the practical elegance of Travelpro and the latest designs from Delsey, Swissgear ...

A new series of soft-side tackle bags from Plano recently caught my eye, and I’m thinking they look like the perfect option for carrying the assorted jigs, soft plastics and crankbaits I’ll ...

Albackore The premium Albackore II takes soft side tackle storage to a new level in quality features. With a retail price just under $100, you get a tackle bag that includes a removable ...

Shopping for luggage begins with deciding a few details: whether you want hard-sided or soft-sided, along with what size(s) ...

Soft-sided luggage tends to be more durable against rough handling, less prone to visible damage and more expandable than hard-sided bags. I find they’re easier to pack too, since fabric has ...

Hard-sided bags tend to cost more than comparable soft-sided luggage. Fans of each luggage category aren’t quiet about their preferences. Hard-shell die-hards regularly cite the durability and ...

Let’s look at how these styles stack up. Soft-sided bags make up the bulk of the U.S. market. You can get them in a wide variety of styles, from standard suitcase shapes in various sizes to ...