I heard about Away luggage probably 5 years ago. I was really intrigued by it and super curious. It would take until 2022 for me to actually purchase it.
When Kyle and I were planning our North Carolina Adventure, I realized that all of the luggage my parent and I have are over 10 years old. Funny enough, when we pulled our old luggage out, a few of them were completely dry rotted and some of them just disintegrated. My parents and I had a great laugh with that.
I did some research and I kept coming back to Away. The good reviews by not only clients but third parties websites AND the lifetime guarantee sold me. What was the icing on the cake and verified by contacting Away, was the 100 day trial. If after 100 days after purchase and usage, for any reason I can return the suitcase for a full refund. What?! I can use it and still return it? That sounds crazy but I have the emails as proof.
Do I even have to mention the pretty lavender color?! 💜
I'm pretty sure it arrived within a week and I was so excited.
I ended up with the Carry-on size in lavender. The color was never a question for me, it was trying to figure out a size. I ended up going with the regular carry on size not the expandable one. I was worried that if I got the expandable one and I packed it to the brim, it wouldn't fit in the overhead bin. ((We were planning on just doing a carry-on plus a backpack for both Kyle and I when traveling))
If I'm telling the truth (which is something I usually tell) I didn't like it. I thought it looked and felt flimsy. I was slightly disappointed. I left it in my room for a while and just stared at it. (No joke!) I started using it when I stayed at Kyle's and the amount of things I was able to pack in there was really remarkable.
After a few weekend trips, I decided to keep it. The true test came when we traveled to North Carolina. I was very nervous putting it into the carry on sizer and what do you know. It fit perfectly without problem! Phew!
It fit easily into the overhead bins- Kyle easily lifted it and got it in the bin! Whew!
The next test came when I needed to repack it after our first hotel, second and third hotel. This suitcase took a beating and it still performed really well. I might have sat on it, putting my full body weight on it to get it to shut completely. I was not gentle with this at all BUT it really withstood all the pushing and squishing I did to get it closed. I was really impressed.
It held up really well and in just a few weeks, my 100 day trial will be over. I am confident to say that this small but mighty suitcase really does live up to the hype and I think its totally worth the money I have spent on it.
Check out Away's website here to see all the options they have and to check out their newest color, Teal! To get $20 off you first purchase,** click here, you definitely won't regret it.
If you missed any of my WGJ Travels posts, check them out here:
Planning | Destination Bucket List | Travel Must Haves | What's In My Suitcase | Vacation Mode |
What I Packed vs. What I Used | Seasoned Traveler Tips and Tricks | North Carolina Recap Part 1 |
What and Where We Spent our Money in North Carolina | North Carolina Recap Part 2
**This post was not sponsored by Away Travel. I have purchased this suitcase and received no compensation from them. My referral code for $20 off is available to anyone and can be found on their website under refer a friend.
***Away Travel, If you are reading this, I would LOVE to be sponsored by you! Reach out to me at wondergracejoy@gmail.com
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