rabbit.reviews78Consensus 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
- Wirecutter's top pick for best hard-sided carry-on
- Polycarbonate shell retains shape and protects contents
- Widely loved by WIRED staff with real long-term ownership experience
Skip it if
- Retail price is $275, requiring a sale to hit under $200
- Zipper-based closure (no zipper-free option at this price)
- Heavier than soft-sided alternatives
What owners love
- Wirecutter's top pick for best hard-sided carry-on
- Polycarbonate shell retains shape and protects contents
- Widely loved by WIRED staff with real long-term ownership experience
- Sleek design with multiple color options
The recurring gripe
- Retail price is $275, requiring a sale to hit under $200
- Zipper-based closure (no zipper-free option at this price)
- Heavier than soft-sided alternatives
The bottom line
Away built its reputation on this bag for good reason, it's the hard-shell standard that everyone else is measured against, and it regularly goes on sale within budget.