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
- Polycarbonate shell retains shape and protects contents
- Built-in TSA-approved combination lock
- Stylish design available in many colors
Skip it if
- Warranty not as comprehensive as Briggs & Riley
- Hard shell can crack under extreme airline mishandling
- Less packing flexibility than soft-sided bags
What owners love
- Polycarbonate shell retains shape and protects contents
- Built-in TSA-approved combination lock
- Stylish design available in many colors
- Wirecutter's top hard-shell pick, well-tested and widely trusted
The recurring gripe
- Warranty not as comprehensive as Briggs & Riley
- Hard shell can crack under extreme airline mishandling
- Less packing flexibility than soft-sided bags
The bottom line
Away isn't the most durable bag on this list, but it's the one most people actually buy and love for years. The price-to-quality ratio is hard to beat for a hard-shell, and the brand's repair program adds peace of mind.