r/LuggageComparisons

I had a Tumi 29" 2 wheeler for over a decade, large, frictionless inline skate wheels and it served me well traveling to multiple continents. It's started to lose its shape and Briggs & Riley was having a sale so I hopped on the 4 wheel spinner trend, buying a large Torq spinner.

I despise it. I've tested it with multiple domestic and international flights and the wheels are cheap and awful, they catch with every gap in the sidewalk, they have so much resistance on carpets, cobblestones, gravel, any surface that is not perfectly smooth and flat. Forget traveling to any country or city without perfect sidewalks and roads. In contrast my old Tumi 2 wheeler was amazing on all surfaces.

I heard so many good things about Briggs & Riley and I feel scammed. Are travelers only using their luggage in airports and hotel lobbies? Why are 2 wheelers not even offered anymore? Spinners are awful for people who actually travel.

I am flying Bos to Amsterdam. My carry on bag is 24 inches. Will they make me check it as $150.00 luggage?

Travelers,

After 20 years, I finally retired the luggage set I bought from Ross when I was 18. It traveled everywhere with me and held up incredibly well. Last year, I decided to upgrade and purchased the NOBL All-In-One Carry-On and matching checked bag. Unfortunately, in less than 14 months, my checked bag developed a cracked corner and a dent, and the company hasn’t been willing to resolve the issue. So now I’m on the hunt for a new luggage brand! If you travel often, what luggage do you swear by? I’m looking for something durable, well-built, and backed by a company that stands behind its warranty. Drop your recommendations (and any brands I should avoid) in the comments!

After 20 years, I finally retired the luggage set I bought from Ross when I was 18. It traveled everywhere with me and held up incredibly well. Last year, I decided to upgrade and purchased the NOBL All-In-One Carry-On and matching checked bag. Unfortunately, in less than 14 months, my checked bag developed a cracked corner and a dent, and the company hasn’t been willing to resolve the issue. So now I’m on the hunt for a new luggage brand! If you travel often, what luggage do you swear by? I’m looking for something durable, well-built, and backed by a company that stands behind its warranty. Drop your recommendations (and any brands I should avoid) in the comments!

I stumbled across this sub while looking to see what flights people have brought their Nobl luggage on and now I’m scared. I keep reading that it’s a scam and that the customer service is horrible but I got my package literally 2 days after ordering it and the customer service has been fine for me. I paid like $200 for the carry-on, weekender, and packing cubes and it said they had lifetime warranty. Someone please tell me they aren’t gonna bullshit me if something breaks ima cry 😭

OG question though: I usually fly Southwest so the extra space is nice as a chronic overpacker, but has anyone brought the carry-on on a different airline than Southwest or Frontier? Those are the two that have the biggest carry-on limits I could find online.

Hi there. I’m an infrequent flier, traveling from
Seattle to Johannesburg through Istanbul next week. What is a good brand/model carry on suitcase/bag that will meet the size requirements? Also, what does everyone use for personal item? I was thinking a Patagonia/North Face cross body bag/sling thing to hold passport/wallet/phone charger/etc…thank you in advance.

I’m planning to fly from Phoenix to Cleveland on Friday and I need to add a checked bag. Unfortunately that checked bag is about 24lb over their 40 lb limit. Does anyone know what the extra fee would be for that checked bag?

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I read that several people store their luggage under the bed on cruises.. there must be a height limit to what fit under there. Anyone know the size limit?

If I get a cabin with a balcony, can I store my luggage out on the balcony? If it's laying on the side it won't roll around or take up precious floor space inside the cabin. Is this even allowed?

Where do people store their larger checked bags? I can get the carry-on to fit inside the checked, so now where do I store them so they are not underfoot? The closet doesn't look large enough to hold them nor do the beds seem tall enough for them to go under them.

For sake of discussion here is the dims for our checked bag:

• Exterior dimensions (includes wheels and handles): H: 28.75 in. W: 16.5 in. D: 14 in.

Hi.

I'm weighing purchasing a large checked bag from either away or monos. I prefer the monos color options but the maximum capacity they offer is 97L vs Away's large is 105L & expands to 115L. Given they're pretty pricey & an investment I figured it would sense to get the most capacity out of the bag, but I'm having trouble visualizing the difference between them. Is the capacity a noticeable difference or are both generally large so 10L isn't a meaningful difference?

The away bag is also 2 lbs heavier than the Monos one so I guess even with the extra room you'd be more limited in what you can bring to not exceed weight limits.

Thanks

I’m planning a 3 week trip to Italy August of 2027 and am in the market for new luggage, but I hate how many sponsored reviews I’m finding. I want to invest in something that will last a while because I’m planning on travelling more after this. I am PARANOID about losing a wheel on the cobblestones in Italy, or having to lug something too heaving around as I’m going solo. I’m planning on getting a medium checked bag or a large checked bag possibly, although I’ve heard it’s really easy to go over the weight limit for both brands. Here are some of the things I’ve found I like about both.

Away: the warranty seems superior. I love knowing that if I spend that much money, I’m covered in case anything happens to my bag in transit and it gets damaged. I hate that you have to pay extra for the expandable ones, and the colours are limited (super sad I missed out on the blue glitter one and last years Christmas collection)

BÉIS: all of the features. From the wight indicator handle to the expandable sides, to the colours. I really like the interior pockets as well, although I worry about stretching the plastic one. I’ve heard mixed things about their customer service.

Any thoughts are welcome!!! I’m not looking to spend more than $650, so brands like Briggs and Reilly and Rimowa are out of the question.

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Hi r/awayluggage! It’s Jess, CEO at Away 👋

It's hard to believe, but this year marks 10 years since Away shipped its first suitcase. A lot has changed since then: in travel, in our company, and in what travelers expect from the brands they buy from. 

Since joining over a year and a half ago, I’ve immersed myself in the brand and business. As an avid Redditor (lurker), it felt like the right moment to come here and have a real conversation with our community about what I’ve learned and what’s next. 

A bit about me: I've been a consumer goods operator for the last 15 years, growing and building brands in beauty, fashion, luxury, tech and now travel. I have a passion for retail, great products and strong brand stories. I'm from France originally but have been living in the US for the past 20 years, and now living in NY with my husband and two young kids.

I’m here to answer questions about:

• What I’ve seen during my first year as CEO
• The state of travel, from what I'm seeing in the industry, and from our customers
• My approach to leadership and my career experience overall
• What I’m most excited about for Away, both this year and for the next 10
• My bucket list travel destinations
• And more.

A few ground rules:

• Please keep your comments on topic for this AMA. The more specific, the better. I will do my best to answer as many questions as I can open and honestly.
• Please be kind and respect the Subreddit rules. 
• For specific order questions, send u/away_official a DM.

I'll be live answering questions from 12–1pm ET on Thursday, June 25th, and I'll come back the next day to reply to any I missed. Drop your questions below in advance if you can't make it live.

Talk soon,
Jess

Hi, i need luggage recommendations please.

will be migrating soon together with my 4 year old kid and I need big luggages. We only have 2 big ones from bash but would probably need two more because we have a lot of things to bring. Since we need to buy more stuff for these move, i need recommendations where to get big sizes luggages that are durable but also wont break the bank.

Thinking of buying another bash luggage but I honestly find them heavy 🥲 so sayang weight allowance. Please help me 🥲

Hello. I’m looking at purchasing new carry-on luggage. I have seen news reports about airlines actually using sizers at the gate to check luggage sizes.

I have looked at many bags that state the airline approved, etc.

Which ones will actually fit into the sizer and pass? Looking for use on US domestic flights