The No. 1 question I receive after telling people that I write about travel gear for the Strategist is, “Are Away suitcases actually good?” My answer is always yes, with the disclaimer that they are also expensive, and it is worth waiting for them to go on sale. So here’s a really, really good sale: 25 percent off every Away product. That brings the price of our best-in-class carry-on to $206 from $275, which isn’t bad for a suitcase that comes with a lifetime repair or replace warranty.
The sale is a Black Friday promotion that ends at midnight on December 2, or until items sell out. Last year Away only offered a 20 percent Black Friday discount on its luggage, and that was the brand’s biggest sale of the year — so this really isn’t a deal that comes along every day. If you’re overwhelmed by the offerings, stick with the classic Away Carry-On. The Bigger Carry-On is also a great choice for slightly longer trips on non-budget airlines. And Away also recently came out with a very cute puffy soft suitcase that’s ideal for overpackers.
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