Away luggage UK: Cabin bags and larger suitcases reviewed

But if you’ve hesitated when hovering over the ‘add to basket’, wondering whether you need an Away bag when you could pick up something plastic and less pricey on Amazon, we’ve reviewed their most popular items so you can discern whether they ‘re the right purchase for you.

Don’t worry – the notion of ‘brand values’ makes us cringe internally, we’re not going to get into too much corporate jargon here. However, if you’re considering Away you are likely curious how they’ve become so popular within the weathered traveling community – and why owning an Away bag seems to lend you ‘traveling street cred’.

In short – they’re just really good. The bags are made to be easy to pack, with intuitive design and features. The sizes, for example, of the cabin bags are airline compliant but have a large internal capacity and clever packing pockets. The materials the bags are made of are sturdy and durable yet lightweight. Also, they look sleek and elegant.

(Having suffered the ignominy of having our old suitcase break its ahead of coming out of the luggage conveyor, and subsequently spray our clothing and intimates everywhere when we tried to pluck it off, we’ve learned through embarrassing experience why sturdy luggage is worth shelling out for).

In addition to a spectrum of sizes depending on your requirements, they come in a rainbow of colors, and you are able to buy accessories to further their flexibility, from packing cubes, to garment sleeves, all designed to fit perfectly into Away luggage.

The smaller carry-on bags come with an ejectable portable charger – the type of wizardry that’s incredibly useful when you’re anxious about your phone dying mid-flight – and mid-podcast listen.

Each bag comes with a black leather luggage tag, international travel plug adapters, durable handle, hidden laundry bag section, 360-degree spinner wheels, and a combination lock. Oh, and a lifetime warranty – so they’re a life-long purchase. Those hefty price-tags are starting to make sense now, aren’t they?

Crowd-leading wheel technology – sturdy, roll smoothly, absorb shock, and durable.

Carry-on cases come with rechargeable batteries that are removable from the outside, even if the case is zipped up – very handy for if you place your carry-on in the overhead compartment or check it in last minute.

The hard-shelled suitcases are not expandable, so you can’t pack extra souvenirs into your case if it’s already full. Consider – do you come back from holiday with more goodies than you left? The soft-sided Away suitcases are your best option.

Though they’re very good, the 360-degree swivel wheels don’t lock. Be careful on moving walkways or down slopes that the bags don’t get away from you!