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Travel & Luggage · Hardside Carry-On Luggage

How light should a hardside carry-on be?

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers across travel-gear sites generally consider anything under 7 pounds 'lightweight' for a hardside spinner, with the lightest polycarbonate carry-ons landing around 6.8 pounds. Aluminum and ruggedized cases (like Pelican's ATX line) routinely run 10-13 pounds empty, which eats into your weight allowance on international flights.

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