Away’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the Point
It went viral for its sleek, simple polycarbonate design (plus a dash of smart social marketing). Its pioneering ejectable portable battery earned it the “smart luggage” moniker, and other bag makers quickly copied the concept.A decade later, Away is launching the Series 3—its third generation. When the first Carry On was conceived, charging solutions weren’t as ubiquitous as they are today, Amidi says, which created a unique travel pain point for Away to tackle.
- ▪It went viral for its sleek, simple polycarbonate design (plus a dash of smart social marketing).
- ▪Its pioneering ejectable portable battery earned it the “smart luggage” moniker, and other bag makers quickly copied the concept.A decade later, Away is launching the Series 3—its third generation.
- ▪When the first Carry On was conceived, charging solutions weren’t as ubiquitous as they are today, Amidi says, which created a unique travel pain point for Away to tackle.
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Les ShuGearSep 29, 2026 2:29 PMAway’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the PointAway’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.Courtesy of AwayCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhen Away launched the Carry On suitcase in 2016, it created the must-have travel accessory. It went viral for its sleek, simple polycarbonate design (plus a dash of smart social marketing). Its pioneering ejectable portable battery earned it the “smart luggage” moniker, and other bag makers quickly copied the concept.A decade later, Away is launching the Series 3—its third generation.
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