Recently, I’ve witnessed a marked rise in the popularity of hard-shell carry-on suitcases . And the leader in this industry is indubitably Away. Known for its equally durable and aesthetic travel gear, the brand is a go-to for savvy travelers looking to evade checked-bag fees and weekend warriors who care just as much about what their luggage looks like as what’s packed inside of it.

Right now’s the best time to upgrade your suitcase game since you can get 25 percent off everything on Away’s website — including the best-selling The Bigger Carry-On Flex Suitcase . Keep scrolling to find out why our tester voted this the top hard-shell suitcase on the market.

Away The Bigger Carry-On Flex Suitcase

$345

$258 at Awaytravel.com

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