rabbit.reviews88Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Polycarbonate shell holds shape well and resists cracking
- Consistently top-ranked by Wirecutter as the all-around hardshell pick
- Most WIRED staffers own and use it daily
Skip it if
- Pricier than budget options like Samsonite Freeform (~$275)
- Zipper-based closure, not a latch system
- Warranty not as comprehensive as Briggs & Riley's lifetime coverage
What owners love
- Polycarbonate shell holds shape well and resists cracking
- Consistently top-ranked by Wirecutter as the all-around hardshell pick
- Most WIRED staffers own and use it daily
- Wide color selection and clean aesthetic
The recurring gripe
- Pricier than budget options like Samsonite Freeform (~$275)
- Zipper-based closure, not a latch system
- Warranty not as comprehensive as Briggs & Riley's lifetime coverage
The bottom line
Away is the default recommendation for a reason, it's the hardshell most people end up with and rarely regret. If you want one bag that just works, this is it.