2 min readWhether you begrudgingly pack a bag to head off on your annual trip or eagerly fill your packing cubes for your regular weekend getaways, one thing is undeniable: you may as well do it with as much style as function. That’s why we recommend Away. It’s been around for years, and the only negative thing about Away was that, until just last year, you could only shop the brand via a retail store or the brand’s website. Now, Away is on Amazon, and it’s a major game-changer—especially for anyone with a last-minute trip underway.
You won’t be too hard-pressed to find friends and family who can and want to wax on about their Away bags because the brand really is everywhere—and for good reason. Just ask Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner, who bought her standard size carry-on in 2019. “Yes, it has some barely-there marks on it, but it is very much in near-pristine condition all of these years later. And that thing has really been around the world,” she says. “I have the navy color, which is my only regret. Most people have navy, and my biggest fear is being forced to check it at the gate and having someone else grab my suitcase from the baggage claim, thinking it’s theirs. I wish I had gotten a cooler, more unique color.”
No matter the color or size you opt for, though, you’ll be pretty impressed with all of the offerings that are not on Amazon. The brand's first drop includes their viral hard-side luggage, in both carry-on and checked sizes. There's also everything you need to keep your items in place inside, like toiletries and cosmetics cases. But if you like to keep everything under the seat in front of you, you'll want to check out their travel backpacks and duffles.
Senior Commerce Editor Marina Liao has traveled with her Away Bigger Carry-On for six years, quickly reaching for it whenever she has a weekend getaway. It comes with fuss-free compartments that are overpacker-proof. "I've had the Away Bigger Carry-On for years, and it hasn't failed me yet," Liao says. "Aside from looking a little dirty on the outside, all the parts still work nicely. There is a penny-sized hole in one of the inner mesh compartments, but the hole hasn't gotten any bigger. It's still my go-to for trips, and I don't fear it breaking down on me anytime soon."
Shop More Away Products
Carry-On Luggage
Everywhere Duffle Bag
Large Trunk
Everywhere Backpack
Cosmetic Bag
The other great news about Away launching on Amazon is that you can snag even more travel essentials, all in the same cart. There's no need to pay a bunch of different shipping fees. Might we suggest these genius packing cubes or some pro organizer-approved accessories? From your long weekend getaways to your long-haul flights, you'll have everything you need in one stylish package.
