Away · Updated July 2026
Away The Carry-On: price & specs
The Away The Carry-On costs $275, #2 cheapest of 10 carry on luggage (median $345). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 73/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 10 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Aced lab durability testing: no dents after multi-angle drop tests and only minimal scuffs in scratch-resistance testing; Impressively lightweight and easy to maneuver; 360-degree wheels rolled smoothly through the obstacle course and airport surfaces (linoleum, tile, carpet).
- Skip if Handles felt wobbly and less sturdy than rivals, with no grip padding (lowest comfort scores in her test) is a dealbreaker.
Away The Carry-On. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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Is the Away The Carry-On a good buy?
At $275, the Away The Carry-On is #2 cheapest of the 10 carry on luggage we track, where the median is $345. On the spec sheet, its weight of 7.5 lb is above the median of the 10, and its capacity liters of 41 is above the median of the 9.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 3 physical metrics — capacity, weight and starting price. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Away The Carry-On
Only one whitelisted tester with a fetchable review body survived verification: Good Housekeeping's Institute Textiles Lab, whose associate director hands-on lab-tested the standard Away Carry-On (polycarbonate) — dropping it from multiple angles, scratch-testing the shell, and running it through a maneuverability obstacle course. She rated it durable, impressively lightweight, scratch-resistant and easy to maneuver, but faulted the wobbly, unpadded handles, which earned her lowest comfort scores. The review reached us via AOL's verbatim syndication of the Good Housekeeping original. OutdoorGearLab's page was unreachable; Consumer Reports and CNN are non-whitelisted and excluded.
Tested by Good Housekeeping
Consistently praised
- Aced lab durability testing: no dents after multi-angle drop tests and only minimal scuffs in scratch-resistance testing
- Impressively lightweight and easy to maneuver; 360-degree wheels rolled smoothly through the obstacle course and airport surfaces (linoleum, tile, carpet)
- Roomy 39.8L interior with equal packing space on both sides, compression straps and zippered pockets
Commonly flagged
- Handles felt wobbly and less sturdy than rivals, with no grip padding (lowest comfort scores in her test)
- Not cheap: standard Carry-On starts at $275
Where reviewers disagree Single-source consensus, so no cross-source comparison is possible. The lab's durability, scratch-resistance and maneuverability tests produced qualitative pass/fail outcomes; the only hard numbers in the piece are product specs (39.8L capacity, 7.5 lb weight, $275 starting price). OutdoorGearLab reportedly hand-measured a different capacity figure, but its page was down during all fetch attempts and could not be quoted or confirmed.
The sources (1)
Carry-On capacity: 39.8L · Polycarbonate carry-on weight: 7.5 pounds · Starting price: $275
after I dropped it from different angles using our drop tester, the Away carry-on showed no dents, damage, or changes in appearance
aced our scratch-resistance testing, showing very minimal scuffs and remaining in great condition
They felt a bit wobbly and less sturdy than other carry-on handles
Specifications
| Price (US) | $275 US MSRP $275, shown as "Regular price $275" on Away's official product page (The Carry-On in Jet Black). Corroborated by the GearJunkie review, which states "The Carry-On ($275)". |
|---|---|
| Brand | Away |
| Released | — |
| Exterior dimensions (in) | 21.7 x 14.4 x 9 |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 |
| Capacity liters | 41 |
| Shell type | hardside |
| Shell material | polycarbonate |
| Wheel type | spinner-4 |
| Expandable | No |
| Tsa lock | Yes |
| USB port | No |
| Laptop sleeve | No |
| Warranty | limited-lifetime |
Source: awaytravel.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by gearjunkie.com. The Away official product page (The Carry-On in Jet Black) confirms the model identity and lists exterior measurements 21.7" x 14.4" x 9", weight 7.5 lbs, 41 L capacity, a 100% polycarbonate hard shell, a TSA-approved combination lock, and Away LifetimeCare (repair support for the life of the suitcase), at a Regular price of $275. The GearJunkie hands-on review (dated June 4, 2024) corroborates the same $275 price, the 21.7" x 14.4" x 9" dimensions, 7.5 lb weight, and polycarbonate shell, and explicitly lists "No expansion zipper" (non-expandable) plus the absence of a dedicated laptop sleeve. Both sources confirm this is the standard "The Carry-On," distinct from the larger Bigger Carry-On (22.7" x 15.4" x 9.6", 49 L) and the Carry-On Flex.
Is the Away The Carry-On worth it vs cheaper carry on luggage?
Away The Carry-On against its closest cheaper and pricier carry on luggage on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →
| Product | Price | Exterior dimensions (in) | Weight (lb) | Capacity liters | Shell type | Shell material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away The Carry-On this | $275 | 21.7 x 14.4 x 9 | 7.5 | 41 | hardside | polycarbonate |
| Bellroy Lite Carry-On | $269 | 20.1 x 13.6 x 9.1 in | 4.63 | 38 | softside | — |
| July Carry On | $295 | 21.5 x 15 x 8.5 | 7.4 | 42 | hardside | polycarbonate |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Away The Carry-On?
Only one whitelisted tester with a fetchable review body survived verification: Good Housekeeping's Institute Textiles Lab, whose associate director hands-on lab-tested the standard Away Carry-On (polycarbonate) — dropping it from multiple angles, scratch-testing the shell, and running it through a maneuverability obstacle course. She rated it durable, impressively lightweight, scratch-resistant and easy to maneuver, but faulted the wobbly, unpadded handles, which earned her lowest comfort scores. The review reached us via AOL's verbatim syndication of the Good Housekeeping original. OutdoorGearLab's page was unreachable; Consumer Reports and CNN are non-whitelisted and excluded. Praised: Aced lab durability testing: no dents after multi-angle drop tests and only minimal scuffs in scratch-resistance testing; Impressively lightweight and easy to maneuver; 360-degree wheels rolled smoothly through the obstacle course and airport surfaces (linoleum, tile, carpet); Roomy 39.8L interior with equal packing space on both sides, compression straps and zippered pockets. Flagged: Handles felt wobbly and less sturdy than rivals, with no grip padding (lowest comfort scores in her test); Not cheap: standard Carry-On starts at $275. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Away The Carry-On cost?
The Away The Carry-On has a US price of $275 (US MSRP $275, shown as "Regular price $275" on Away's official product page (The Carry-On in Jet Black). Corroborated by the GearJunkie review, which states "The Carry-On ($275)".), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Away The Carry-On compare on price?
At $275, the Away The Carry-On is #2 cheapest of the 10 carry on luggage we track, where the median is $345.
What are the Away The Carry-On's key specs?
Away The Carry-On (Away): exteriorDimensionsIn 21.7 x 14.4 x 9, weightLbs 7.5, capacityLiters 41, shellType hardside, shellMaterial polycarbonate. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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