When Away’s minimalist, modern hard-sided suitcases started taking over the airports (and our social media feeds), Wirecutter’s travel team was skeptical.
That’s why we put them to the test for three years—yes, three years—before naming Away’s suitcase as our favorite hard-sided luggage.
In the time since, Wirecutter’s experts have tested other Away models, comparing them against their competitors. On the whole, we’ve been impressed with this direct-order brand. Its items are stylish, well made, durable, and backed by an excellent reputation earned through responsive customer service and a great suitcase warranty.
We won’t deny it: Away’s stuff is pricey. But that makes its sitewide Black Friday sale—with just about everything marked down by 25%—particularly compelling.
Although we haven’t loved every Away product, all of the items in this roundup performed exceptionally well in our tests and earned top spots in our guides to various categories, from the best pet carriers to the best underseat personal items.
Whether you’re Away-curious or already a superfan, now is the time to pounce. We know these things are great. We think saving money on them makes them even better.
