# Away The Bigger Carry-On

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/away-the-bigger-carry-on
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/carry-on-luggage
- Placement: #2 of 13 in Carry-On Luggage, A tier
- Brand: Away
- LP on this board: 839
- Last researched: 2026-09-04T06:19:46.243Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Popular hard-shell bag that “looks and feels as durable” as soft-sided models, with a 2-year warranty.

## For

- Hard shell
- Durable feel
- 2-year warranty
- Tough polycarbonate shell
- Spacious interior

## Evidence

Consolidated from 10 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r/awayluggage | u/bigyo54 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/awayluggage/comments/1p4bk4c/help_me_select_one_please/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | Emma Seymour | B | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/travel-products/luggage-reviews/a71728617/away-luggage-brand-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| nj | nj.com | C | https://www.nj.com/shopping-deals/2026/05/im-a-chronic-overpacker-and-this-away-carry-on-solved-all-of-my-problems.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Maggie'sTwoCents | Maggie'sTwoCents | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNXLW5zg0IY | fetched and confirmed |
| There Goes Cheri | There Goes Cheri | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6zU2sWI4uY | fetched and confirmed |
| Brogan Tate | Brogan Tate | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRD7BbV1x14 | fetched and confirmed |
| TOMTalks | TOMTalks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-g9lyYh10 | fetched and confirmed |
| Christen Thomas | Christen Thomas | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL661sorTPQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Business Insider | Lauren Savoie | B | https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/travel/away-luggage-review | fetched and confirmed |
| The Points Guy | Tarah Chieffi | B | https://thepointsguy.com/deals/away-black-friday-sale/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Travelpro Platinum Elite Softside | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/travelpro-platinum-elite-softside |
| 3 | Briggs & Riley Bravura 20" Spinner | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/briggs-riley-bravura-20-spinner |
| 4 | SwissGear Sion Softshell | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/swissgear-sion-softshell |
| 5 | July Case-Safe Carry-On | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/july-case-safe-carry-on |
| 6 | Calpak Terra Carry-On | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/calpak-terra-carry-on |
| 7 | Antler Cabin with Pocket Suitcase | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/antler-cabin-with-pocket-suitcase |
| 10 | Quince Small Carry-On Suitcase | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/quince-small-carry-on-suitcase |
| 11 | NOBL Carry-On | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/nobl-carry-on |
| 12 | Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Spinner | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsonite-winfield-2-hardside-spinner |
| 13 | Away Together Set (two-bag bundle) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/away-together-set-two-bag-bundle |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/carry-on-luggage.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Away The Bigger Carry-On for?

Travellers who want a hard shell and the most cabin space they can get. It is the A tier runner-up on our carry-on luggage board, with a tough polycarbonate shell that reviewers say looks and feels as durable as soft-sided bags, plus a spacious interior. If you would rather have a bag with a lifetime warranty and easy repairs, the Travelpro Platinum Elite Softside in S tier is the better long-term buy.

### How long does the Away The Bigger Carry-On last?

Reviewers rate the shell as tough and the bag as durable in feel, but the warranty is two years, far shorter than the lifetime cover on the Travelpro Platinum Elite Softside. Expect the shell to pick up scuffs and the wheels to be the first wear point. For occasional flying it should last many years. For weekly travel the shorter warranty is the risk to weigh.

### Does the Away The Bigger Carry-On fit in the overhead bin?

It is built to the larger end of the cabin-size range, which is what the name means. It fits the overhead bins of most major airlines, but budget carriers and some international airlines set smaller limits, and a rigid shell cannot squeeze the way a soft bag can. Check your carrier's published dimensions before buying if you fly on strict airlines.

### Should I buy the Away The Bigger Carry-On or the Away Together Set (two-bag bundle)?

Buy the Away The Bigger Carry-On on its own. The Away Together Set (two-bag bundle) sits in F tier because reviewers found the bundle costs more per bag than buying separately, adds minimal extra space and leaves you with unnecessary bulk. Add a checked bag later only if you need one.

### How do you clean the Away The Bigger Carry-On?

Wipe the polycarbonate shell with a damp cloth and mild soap, and use a magic eraser sponge on scuffs. Clear grit from the wheels after each trip. Do not use solvents on the shell, which can cloud or weaken polycarbonate. Store it dry and unzipped so the lining does not trap smells.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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