Factors to consider in the hard vs. soft luggage debate. Let’s dive into how the two different luggage types perform in key areas like durability, storage, weight, and security.

The zippers on Away’s soft-sided luggage don’t slide as smoothly as their signature hard bags. Older Away bags featured a built-in lock. While this bag includes a TSA lock, it fastens on and off.

Almost a decade after launching its enormously popular polycarbonate carry-on suitcase, Away has just revealed a completely new range of decidedly cuddly-looking luggage called Softside.

Away luggage has launched its new Softside collection, now available to shop online. The soft-shell suitcases start at $225 for carry-ons and more.

It’s a debate that has torn families apart. Okay, not really. But people go surprisingly hard defending their position in the hard-sided versus soft-sided luggage debate.

Soft-sided luggage is having a moment. Away recently announced its Softside collection , which followed Herschel’s Softshell series earlier this summer. But with a new collection called the VersaPack+ ...

Away’s new soft-sided luggage collection combines sleek design and high-strength nylon for durability and style. While it boasts great features like 360° wheels and an interior compression ...

Meanwhile, soft-side bags took a backseat, developing a reputation of being old school and out of date—until now. Soft-side, an unsung hero.

It’s easy to forget, though, that Away launched a line of soft-sided luggage back in 2019 dubbed The Expandables, which looked quite similar to the newly unveiled Softside collection. It’s hard to ...