It feels like it’s been a year full of launches for Away so far — check out the new crossbody, packable bags and cosmetic bags — and there’s no signs of slowing down. The stylish luggage company (and maker of our favorite carry-on suitcase) just announced its first line of expandable hardside luggage, combining the protection of polycarbonate with a little extra room for forgiveness when travelers overpack or do a little shopping while they’re on vacation.
The new collection debuts today, Aug. 17, and includes expandable variations on the brand’s super-popular hardside bag collection: the Carry-On Flex, the Bigger Carry-On Flex, the Medium Flex and the Large Flex. The expandability comes courtesy of a built-in zipper expansion that offers another 2.25 inches of packing space for the carry-on bags and another 1.75 inches for checked sizes.
Right now the bags are available in black and navy, with the Bigger Carry-on and Large sizes also available in Coast (a gray medium blue) and Petal (a pale pink).
- The Carry-On Flex ($255; awaytravel.com)
- The Bigger Carry-On Flex ($275; awaytravel.com)
- The Medium Flex ($325; awaytravel.com)
- The Large Flex ($355; awaytravel.com)
While more colors are hopefully to come (the better for coordinating your set!), everything else people love about the brand’s suitcases has stayed the same: They feature smooth-gliding spinner wheels, a water-resistant laundry bag, TSA-approved combination locks and a great interior compression system so you can get every last cubic inch out of your bag’s newly expanded volume.
Shop the entire new collection at Away’s site now.
