If you’ve been hunting for the perfect carry-on, you’re in luck: cult-favorite brand Away just made upgrading your travel gear a whole lot easier. Right now, in an early Black Friday move, the brand is offering 25% off sitewide — its biggest sale of the year — just in time for the holiday season. This includes the best-selling Bigger Carry On Flex suitcase, a must for frequent travelers.
While Away does have a petite carry-on hardside spinner suitcase option, this Bigger version is what put them on the map.
It fits an astonishing amount of clothing while still staying within carry-on limits for most major airlines.
This thing is a game-changer for people who never want to check-in a bag. Like all of Away’s suitcases, it’s made with durable, water-repellent and lightweight materials and 360-degree wheels that glide with ease. The adjustable trolley handle has two height settings, while the interior compression pad system and organizer make it easy to load up on clothing.
The suitcase also comes with a handy water-repellent laundry bag. It’s available in nine colors and includes a zipper expansion feature that makes it possible to squeeze every last souvenir in the bag without breaking a sweat.
Almost everyone I know owns this bag and raves about it, even years later.
My best friend Haley Thompson, senior designer at Oner Active, has owned an Away Bigger Carry On bag since 2017. She is a frequent traveler and has impeccable taste and incredibly high standards when it comes to purchasing high-quality items, so I trust her judgment on this implicitly.
In the eight years that she has owned this suitcase, she’s found it to be durable, reliable and, importantly, she loves that she can stuff a truly incredible amount of clothing into its seemingly slim silhouette: “The longest I’ve ever traveled with only this bag is a ten-day trip across Italy, Sicily and Greece. It really gets around. It’s easy to maneuver across all kinds of terrain and has really held up!”
Thompson even influenced my partner to purchase this suitcase a couple of years ago. “I would say it glides so smoothly and turns corners swiftly. I like that it looks cool and comes with a bag for dirty clothes. It’s lightweight and fits all carry-on compartments on different airlines that I’ve traveled,” my now-wife said.
They aren’t the only ones besotted with this glamorous piece of luggage. Take a look at what other reviewers have to say and snag one for yourself to save nearly $100.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Carry-on Flex luggage on my recent trip to Europe. It is very spacious, and everything fits perfectly due to the various compartments inside. it is lightweight and sturdy at the same time. The design is very sleek, modern, and understated.” — Cipolino
“Worked perfectly for a 2 1/2 week trip to Europe with 4 stops. Never even had to use the expander.” — Leigh B.
“Lovely carryon for my lady and she loves it. I’ve had one for about 2 years that I got I gifted. The way it rolls and how big it is for a carryon on is worth the price. I had to get her one to match the checked bag we got her last year. Thanks always!” — G
“I love this suitcase and the 4 wheels and ease is overhead storage. It is also a dream for packing with the two sides. I can find things more easily.” — Ann
“Away suitcase and I go way back! My daughter first bought her away suitcase when it was still completely online she was absolutely obsessed with it and could not stop raving about it and complaining about my bad suitcase so she bought one for me for my birthday. I absolutely love it. I can’t say enough about the Away suitcase. It’s the one product that I tell everybody that I could sell for a living. I have the bigger carry-on flex. I was very skeptical of a hard side. I did not think that I would be able to fit all of my things in there and I’ve never had a problem. I just wish they would come out with more fun colors in the carry-on flex so that I could buy another suitcase.” — Away Lover
“The whole family has one of these! It makes travel so much easier.” — Love to Travel
“I love my lightweight and roomy carry-on suitcase. I started with 2 for my husband and me, then bought more for all the adult kids in the family - everyone is happy with the bags. The best part is the amazing functionality of the wheels. You really appreciate it if you use a different bag, you’ll notice that none can compare to the ease of motion. The colors are nice, and the deliveries are always faster than promised!” — anonymous
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