Since its debut in 2015, luggage brand Away has been a staple in many hardside luggage lovers’ closets thanks to its durable, stylish and well-priced hardshell suitcases. Now, the brand is tapping into its softer side with its first line of softside luggage. The new collection, which is available in Carry-On, Bigger Carry-On, Medium and Large sizes, is now available to shop online and in stores.
Softside luggage is a good option for travelers who may need a bag with a little more give, as softside suitcases tend to be more expandable than hardside luggage due to being constructed from fabric materials. While some softside suitcases may feel utilitarian, Away’s new softside suitcases don’t skimp on style. The collection is available in four colors: Jet Black, Cloud Gray, Coast Blue and Clay Pink. Below, our favorite picks.
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Ideal for trips between three to five days, Away’s classic Carry-On—the bag that started it all—can now be enjoyed by softside luggage lovers. Forbes Vetted senior reviews editor Anna Perling reviewed the hardside version and found it to be sturdy, sleek and easy to use; the softside version offers all of the same features with more packing flexibility and a durable nylon exterior.
Away’s Bigger Carry-On, which was named the best carry-on suitcase in our tested round-up, is now available in a softside version that offers much-needed extra space for overpackers that prefer not to check a bag. It easily fits into the overheard bins of most major airlines.
For longer summer trips, Away’s The Softside Medium is a great fit for one to two week trips. Its high-strength nylon exterior makes it more resistant to rough handling by TSA agents (we’ve all been there), while its soft underside handle makes it easy to haul off any baggage carousel.
For long-haul getaways, Away’s The Softside Large can squeeze in enough outfits for upward of two weeks. Much like the rest of the collection, it comes with a proprietary stabilizer to ensure the bag stays upright and ready to roll. It also features the same handy compression system as the rest of its counterparts; alongside its softside expandability, this suitcase will ease any worries about squeezing in an extra outfit or two.