Is the Away Bag the Right Fit for You?

Away’s bags are known for looking sleek, feeling lightweight and being sturdy. While travel restrictions are being lifted and your travel itineraries are growing, you deserve a bag that’s zipper won’t break while going through security.   

The price tag starts at $225 before any add-on’s, so we understand that this will be a splurge… Continue reading below to decide if this splurge is right for you; if not, we have listed some dupes! Enjoy the first steps to perfecting your travels.

So, what's the hype over?

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Away has become extremely popular in the past few years. Their collection has grown, now including different sizes, colors and accessories. Everyone has been drooling over the Carry-On as it is sized to fit in the overhead compartment but is built to fit as much as your checked bag. 

There is an interior compression system on both sides of the bag that doubles the space allotted for your items. One compartment is designed for clothes, which includes buckle belts to hoist in that extra sweater you probably don’t need, and the other is designed for more difficult items to pack like shoes and toiletries. To increase your organization skills, you can purchase packing cubes that are designed for your specific bag. 

Our Edge writers that studied abroad shared that their favorite feature is the TSA-approved combination lock. Sometimes you have to leave your bag at luggage rooms in train stations or hostels, which runs the risk of a person opening it and stealing your new boots… but with the Carry-On no one is getting into your bag. You can create your personalized lock combination with ease and assurance.  

Our Edge writers that have been continuing their internships through the school year shared their favorite addition of the bag is the ejectable battery that charges your phone up to four times. Most of us are taking these vacations while working remotely, so this has been a lifesaver keeping us online at all times. 

This bag is totally worth the hype AND the price when you add up all the additional features it carries. 

Don’t need those features? Here are some dupes! 

According to our writers, the hype of the Away bag is due to the additions that make traveling just a bit easier. However, we understand that some trips don’t call for all the frills and flares in your luggage. These dupes are all hardshell carry-on that look exactly like the Away and some even have similar interior construction.

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Made by Design Hardside 20” Carry-On Spinner Suitcase $79.99

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AmazonBasics Hardside Spinner, Carry-on $76.86

Photo by Belk

SOLITE Larissa Expandable Spinner Luggage $150

Photo by Trnk

Trnk Carry-On Luggage $195

We believe that if you are going to use the Away bag’s features, then it is TOTALLY worth the price, but if you are not then the dupes listed above are great dupes at a lower price.

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