During my trip home from Iceland, my beautiful gold bag took a turn for the worst so I have been on the market for a new bag. I am not super picky. I want something sturdy and reliable but inexpensive. I would love luggage from Briggs and Riley but at $500+ I think I’ll pass. I wouldn’t be able to afford to travel once I purchased their products. Here is why I ultimately ended up with The Bigger Carry On from Away.
The most important thing- lets assess the reviews.
- Away’s website lists a 4.9 star rating of 2093 reviews. I get it, even though the bad reviews can be deleted and these can be filtered, they still have a lot of good reviews. But if you aren’t convinced, we’ll continue.
- Many experienced travel bloggers recommend it without being paid for advertising it. Check them out here, here, here, here, here……I can keep going.
The price point. While $245 is a little expensive if you are used to buying your luggage at Kohl’s or Sears (my last 3-piece set was $130 from Amazon), $245 is pretty affordable when you realize that you have a lifetime warranty and never have to buy another bag ever. EVER. EVER.
Away is so sure about their luggage that every bag comes with a 100-day money-back guarantee and lifetime warranty. If you decide that you hate it, you can return it in any condition within the first 100 days with no questions asked.
The customer service is extraordinary. I will pay more for any item any day if it means that I don’t have to deal with Wal-Mart/United Airlines/any company’s IT departments level of customer service. Thanks, but no thanks! (No offense to all of my IT friends)
Additionally, the measurements of The Bigger Carry On (22.7 x 14.7 x 9.6) include all outer parts and is designed to fit most major US airlines carry-on restrictions. This is great if you fly more than a few times a year and HATE checking a bag.
There are two compartments inside: One designed for shoes and loose items, and the other for clothes. The bags hold A LOT of stuff, which works perfect for us women who are heavy packers.
The carry ons have an ejectable battery that can charge your phone up to 5x and it comes in 11 different colors.
It has a nylon laundry bag that compresses down to free up space in your bag.
The carry-ons have a TSA-approved lock and 360 degree Hinomoto wheels which are typically only found on high-end suitcases, so that’s a real treat – especially to those of us who have had our wheels falls apart while trekking across cobblestone streets in the middle of Europe. Yea, not fun.
IF THATS NOT ENOUGH TO CONVINCE YOU –
The Everywhere Bag is designed to fit on the handle of your carry on, is water resistant with an umbrella pocket, holds a laptop, has 6 interior pockets, and fits most major airline requirements for a personal item.
Come on, what more do you want?
More? Fine. If you want to read more about AWAY and get $20 off your next order please visit their website (by clicking website)!!!! I know you will love their bags and even if you don’t, you can return it!
-Jeannie
