NYT Wirecutter "Our Pick" 2025

The Carry-On in Cherry Red

$275
$275 $275
NYT Wirecutter "Our Pick" 2025
 
 
Red suitcase with black handle and wheels on a light gray background
 
A 5'6" female model is standing next to The Carry-On suitcase and holding onto the raised handle to show size and scale Model is 5'6"
 
Red suitcase with open compartment on a light gray background
 
Red suitcase with a hand reaching to open it on a light wooden surface.
 
Red suitcase with black handle and wheels on a light gray background
 
Red suitcase with black handle and tag on a white background
Color: Cherry Red

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Red suitcase with a black handle on a light gray background
 
Red suitcase with black handle and wheels on a light gray background
 
A 5'6" female model is standing next to The Carry-On suitcase and holding onto the raised handle to show size and scale
 
Red suitcase with open compartment on a light gray background
 
Red suitcase with a hand reaching to open it on a light wooden surface.
 
Red suitcase with black handle and wheels on a light gray background
 
Red suitcase with black handle and tag on a white background

The Carry-On is our smallest suitcase, sized to fit in all overhead bins and perfect for quick trips.

  • Fits overhead on most major airlines
  • 5-7 outfits
  • TSA combination lock
  • Nests in checked luggage

Pack more—our patented compression system is designed to be stuffed

Length of trip

3-5 days

Capacity

5-7 outfits

AIRLINE COMPATIBILITY

Fits almost any flight

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Faultless service and product. Highly recommend on every possible metric.

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Love this carry on. I had a cheaper suitcase and had problems since it wasn’t made as well as the Away carry on. Plus I had already bought the weekend bag last year and absolutely loved using it. So decided...

In the packaging for the bag tag it has a QR code that say's "Scan here for everything you need to know about your suitcase" but it just goes to your website which tries to sell me a bag. This...

Tough bag! Easy to roll! Packs lots of things! Just bought a second one!

Love this carry on. I had a cheaper suitcase and had problems since it wasn’t made as well as the Away carry on. Plus I had already bought the weekend bag last year and absolutely loved using it. So decided...

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Designed to stand up to miles of travel

Mileage that won't give out

Every Away handle design is tested through 1,500 pulls at up to 60 lbs — so it holds up when you grab, lift, or drag it on your next trip.

Wheels that never quit

Before your suitcase logs its first miles with you, it’s already gone the distance. Every design is rolled 480 New York city blocks of simulated travel to test wear and glide.

Zippers built to keep up

The zipper is the last thing you want to think about mid-trip. That’s why we test them up to 8,000 times before they find their way to you.

Built to stick the landing

Baggage handlers aren't always gentle. Our luggage is loaded up to 60 lbs and repeatedly dropped every which way at 10° F — putting the shell to the ultimate test.

The details that make a big difference

Between sizes?

Our customers often prefer the The Bigger Carry-On due to its common, larger size. If you’re deciding between the two, we recommend purchasing The Bigger Carry-On upfront.
The Carry-On
$275
$275 $275
Packs 5-7 outfits
Perfect for 3-5 day trips
Fits overhead on most major airlines
The Bigger Carry-On
$295
$295 $295
Packs 6-9 outfits
Perfect for 4-7 days away
Fits overhead on most major US airlines
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Free returns and exchanges for the first 100 days on unused items

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Free shipping over $100*

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Great bag!

Bill shell July 01, 2026

Tough bag! Easy to roll! Packs lots of things! Just bought a second one!

Best carry on

Violet July 01, 2026

Love this carry on. I had a cheaper suitcase and had problems since it wasn’t made as well as the Away carry on. Plus I had already bought the weekend bag last year and absolutely loved using it. So decided to jump aboard and invest in the carry on.

Poor packaging

Gweilojoe June 30, 2026

In the packaging for the bag tag it has a QR code that say's "Scan here for everything you need to know about your suitcase" but it just goes to your website which tries to sell me a bag. This is not specific information about the bag I bought. So...

Super Reliable Suitcases

Peggy June 29, 2026

The Away folks have been super responsive to any, even minor, warranty issues. The suitcases themselves have been amazingly resilient to the travesties related to international travel and baggage handling. We have three suitcases, one is the largest they have, and we couldn’t travel without them!

One away suitcase is not enough!

DG Jean June 28, 2026

Couldn’t resist this matching carry-on, after buying the medium-flex in that delightful lavender haze (matte) color. Same fine workmanship and inside organization

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