Away The Carry-On review

Away's Carry-On is the bag many people picture when they think of a modern hard-shell carry-on, and the current version keeps the formula simple. The polycarbonate shell measures 22 x 14.4 x 9.1 inches with handles and wheels, weighs 7.5 lbs and holds 41 L. Away's patented compression system, with two compression pad pockets and a zipper flap pocket, does the organizing, and there is a TSA-approved combination lock, an underside grab handle and a recycled polyester laundry bag. Away also describes its testing: every handle design is pulled 1,500 times at up to 60 lbs, wheels are rolled the equivalent of 480 New York city blocks, and loaded bags are dropped at 10° F. Every suitcase now gets LifetimeCare, with free repairs for five years and up to one replacement in that period if Away cannot fix covered damage. There is no expansion zipper, and the width is slightly over a strict 14 in. limit.

Who it is for

Travelers who want a well-known hard shell with simple organization and repair cover.

Price

$275.

The Carry-On in Jet Black Regular price $275
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Polycarbonate hard shell with 360 degree spinner wheels
• Exterior 22 x 14.4 x 9.1 in. including handles and wheels
• Patented interior compression system with two compression pad pockets
• TSA-approved combination lock and an underside grab handle
• Drawstring laundry bag made of recycled polyester

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Away publishes its tests: 1,500 handle pulls at up to 60 lbs and drop tests at 10° F
• Strength: LifetimeCare repairs are free for the first five years
• Strength: 100-day returns and exchanges on unused items
• Weakness: No expansion zipper
• Weakness: The 14.4 in. width is a little over the 14 in. limit some airlines list
• Weakness: At 7.5 lbs it is heavier than the Monos and Samsonite shells

Key facts

• Exterior size: 22 x 14.4 x 9.1 in.
• Weight: 7.5 lbs
• Capacity: 41 L
• Shell: Polycarbonate
• Coverage: LifetimeCare, free repairs for 5 years
• Returns: 100 days

Where it ranks

Away The Carry-On is No. 3 in our Best Carry On Luggage verdict.