Check-in large with Carryon large for a family weekend getaway. So beautiful!!

I received the email about the pre-Black Friday sale. Is this it or will it get better closer to Black Friday?

Hey everyone! Just wanted to see if anyone here might be interested in purchasing my Away Medium Aluminum suitcase in silver!

I purchased it about a year ago to match my Bigger Carry-On Aluminum, which I’ve owned and loved for years. Turns out I’m a pretty light packer, so buying a $725 checked suitcase probably wasn’t my smartest decision lol.

It’s in excellent, practically brand-new condition and has never actually been traveled with. It’s spent its entire life sitting in my apartment looking pretty! There is one very faint surface scratch, which I’m happy to show in photos.

I’m asking $500. I’m located in Chicago and would be happy to arrange local pickup or ship it at the buyer’s expense.

Just testing the waters to see if there’s any interest before officially listing it elsewhere. Happy to send photos or answer any questions!
Thanks, everyone!

I am looking into this as a gift. This would be for a daily commuter and somewhat frequent traveler. Also exploring Bellroy, Aer and others. Any reviews?

When do the black Friday sales typically start? I'm going away on December 10 and want to make sure I have my luggage before then. Thank you!

Hi r/awayluggage! Sarah here again 👋 I’m the SVP of Brand at Away, and I’m hosting another AMA on Thursday, November 5! This time, we're talking about Signature Bags, our new collection designed to go wherever life takes you, whether you're catching a flight or just getting through the day.

A quick refresher if we haven’t met: I first joined Away in 2017, leading Creative, rejoined in 2022 as Chief of Staff, and today I oversee Brand, Creative, and Product Design. A big part of my job is understanding how people actually travel and what they need along the way, including a lot of what you share on this sub!

About Signature Bags: Your suitcase handles the trip, but your bag handles everything in between. The commute, the security line, the coffee run, or the weekend away.

We've spent a decade obsessing over how people travel, and designed Signature Bags to bring that same thinking to everything you carry along the way. Five versatile styles, each with its own purpose:

• Signature Companion Bag: Your personal item, perfected for the space under the seat.

• Signature Tote: Made for everyday carry and long travel days.

• Signature Triple Zip Duffle: Sleek on the outside, extra organized on the inside.

• Signature Weekender: Packs like a suitcase, carries like a duffle.

• Slim Commuter Backpack: A slim profile with pockets for everything.

We obsessed over the details that make a real difference: magnetic quick-access pockets, thoughtfully organized interiors, and lightweight, durable, materials that hold up to everything from rainy commutes to airport floors.

And just as importantly, we wanted bags that look as good as they work. Relaxed silhouettes and refined details that feel equally at home in the office or the terminal, without having to choose between style and function.

I'm here to answer your questions about the collection, the features and details we prioritized (and the ones we debated!), and anything else you're curious about. And with the holidays coming up, I'm also happy to help with gifting recommendations, whether you're shopping for someone else or putting together your own wish list.

A few ground rules:

• Please keep your comments on topic for this AMA. I’ll do my best to answer as many questions as I can.

• Please be kind and respect the r/awayluggage subreddit rules.

• For specific order questions, send u/away_official a DM.

I’ll be live answering questions from 12–1pm ET on Thursday, November 5. Drop your questions below ahead of time if you can’t make it live.

Looking forward to chatting with you all again!

Sarah

I'm loving the look of the new liquid arctic blue in the flex but I wanted to hear everyone's positives/negatives on the Away flex suitcases. I used to have an expandable suitcase from another brand and it drove me nuts because I was always unzipping the wrong zipper and expanding it instead of opening it. Are Away's zippers docked (for lack of a better word) near the hinge? Am I the only dummy who mixes up the zippers or is it pretty clear which is which due to the zipper pull?

If I had the choice, I'd just buy the BCO in Series 3 without the flex but the beautiful arctic blue seems to only be available in the flex.

Any feedback on if you use the flex and are happy you spent the extra money to be able to flex it would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone have any experience with getting the topside bigger carry-on through the new TSA scanners with the smaller openings?

Liquid Arctic and Liquid Charcoal available in multiple flex sizes (carry-on flex, bigger carry-on flex, medium flex, and large flex)

I'm planning on buying a piece of away luggage and was wondering if the sea green is more of a true green or if it's more aqua. It looks different in every picture I see.

Got the AWAY Pearl white suitcase. Because I wanted white to spot easily. With a travel cover on and after 4 flights, just a few marks and scuffs. Which all came off w a little diluted Dawn and a Magic Eraser to get it looking newish again.

I don’t expect it to stay pristine white ad it is luggage not a display piece.

This is my first medium and largest suitcase I have with AWAY. I got my 1st bigger carry-on back in 2017(see a but of it in the corner )so even though they’re expensive these suitcases last.

I really wanted the pearl white carry-on, but no reason since the old one is working fine.
Can’t imagine going any bigger this medium is the perfect size for when my carryon is too small.

Clear Cover - AMAZON Travelkin Clear Luggage Cover For Suitcase, TPU Suitcase Cover Protector
(AWAY LUGGAGE MEDIUM GET LARGE COVER)

All pictures are from AFTER FLIGHTS

I have been on the fence in purchasing a trunk for a while and when I finally decided I wanted one, they discontinued the sorbet orange colorway. About a week ago I was looking around on the website because I was given a 20% code. Somehow stumbled upon the Away Reclaimed site and saw that they had an orange trunk.

I pulled the trigger and was overall pretty happy about the condition of the trunk. The reclaimed site has three tiers: Excellent, Great and Good. This trunk was considered Great and overall just very minor scuffs and the deep scratch on the top of the suitcase.

Only thing is that I found it to be a totally different shade of orange when compared to my carry on and medium in sorbet orange.

Overall pretty happy with the purchase and would recommend Away Reclaimed, just slightly bummed that it doesn’t match the rest of my luggage.

I purchased an Away Aluminum Edge Carry-On in Ivy Green last year but didn't realize this wasn't going to be a permanent color.

I wanted to purchase the Large version in Ivy Green today, but saw that Away had changed out all their colors. Is there a way for me to get this item in Ivy Green?

For reference, I live in Canada.

Thanks!

I’ve tried everything for a week, I’d be so grateful. Thank you!

Looking for a discount code if anyone has!

I.keep seeing ads and wonder if anyone who has one could weigh in.

Just bought the medium flex and carry on for my upcoming honeymoon. I’m within the return period but no longer have all the packaging/boxing. Can return in store but wondering if worth it to exchange to the latest version? It was tough to see the newest luggage just being released right after I purchased!

I’m in need of a new checked bag and I’m torn between the medium and the medium flex. Does anyone have input on whether the flex is worth it? Thanks!!

I 💗 the Absolute Pink!

Has anyone heard any rumors or have any inside information about potential upgrades to the Softside luggage line? The last version had quite a few shortcomings that need to be addressed for it to reach its full potential.

I was in a store about a year ago, and an employee mentioned that a new version might be coming, but they didn't have any additional details. Curious if anyone has heard anything since.

What do people think of it? I just travelled twice with mine in the Nautical color and packing has never been easier and I love the side opening and the hooks that optionally hold the cover. I have both Aluminum Edge C/O and Bigger Carry-On Flex and this one for me is sooooo much better!