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Away Surprised Us With Another Luggage Sale, and I, an Away Newbie, Am Thrilled

Even though I've been a travel editor for four years, and a frequent flier for much longer, I've been traveling around with a secondhand, banged up suitcase since I first visited Europe in college. And when I say banged up, I'm talking a giant rip on the side and a missing stud foot.

So last December, in the midst of the holiday gift giving rush, I asked the other TripSavvy editors for personal recommendations on checked luggage. Away was worth the hype, was the general consensus, and so I put The Large at the top of my Christmas wish list.

Flash forward to March, when I finally put Away's name to the test on a six-week-long visit to my Indiana hometown. This was my first time using hardside luggage, so admittedly I was worried about the unforgiving yield of a polycarbonate hard shell (how could I cram six weeks of clothing in here?) as well as the lack of exterior pockets. But thanks to the interior compression system and mesh divider (with pockets!), I was able to fit everything I could possibly need in the bag—with room to spare—and organize everything neatly.

Even my mom, who isn't the type of person to go for big-brand products, was impressed; when she was helping me with my bags at the airport, she commented on how smooth the 360-degree spinner wheels are. My co-workers were right: Away really does live up to the hype.

As of Tuesday, Away has been celebrating new grads with a major sale on luggage sets—we're talking $45 off a two-piece set with a checked bag and carry-on, and $100 off if you tack on an extra checked bag. And, these fan-favorite suitcases now come in five new hues: forest green, cobalt blue, crimson, violet, and orange.

So whether you're looking to give your favorite grad the gift of travel, or you're looking to refresh your travel gear before your next European vacation, now's the time to join me in jumping on the Away bandwagon.

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