Away Luggage Size Selection and 3+ Year Review

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[@drhreigns3045]

Those are interesting. Normally not into luggage but when the kavalier makes a luggage video you watch it.

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Love to see a video on how you go on holidays with three kids. I’ve just had my third who is 6 months old now and we haven’t had the guts to go on more than an away day with them. We go for the biggest case otherwise there’s no way for the two of us to handle more than one suitcase and buggy.

[@The_Kavalier]

Yes I’ve shot a few videos as we’ve traveled with them. Quite the show. Will be posting those soon!

[@hettytravels]

Thank you so much for honestly saying that the Large Away is massive! I, too, have found the perfect combo is the bigger carryon and the medium. For one week, two weeks and four weeks of mostly cruise and land travel. I have them in the color Coast and love them, with love scuffs and all!

[@imarura]

Looking for tips. How do you fit 2 week, let along 4 week long trips into a Medium bag?

[@hettytravels]

@@imarura Two weeks of clothes and then find a laundry. Nobody knows what you’ve worn yesterday or last week.

[@dreamershavemorefun]

This was extremely helpful, I’m very interested in getting myself some Away luggage and this has helped tremendously in making up my mind and eventually committing to purchase. Also was curious, thoughts on the current menswear shows?? I was really blown away by what I saw and was curious about your thoughts...

[@watchGWW]

Any Made in the USA luggage you recommend? Just got a 'cabin duffel' from Briggs and Riley that looks great, but haven't put it through the paces quite yet

[@brandonsmith8135]

Jon, love the info! could you tell me where this shirt is from you're wearing?

[@jenniferquinones5649]

Would you say the large would be good if I packed for a week long trip but I want to pack my stuff along with my daughters stuff and my husband? We plan on taking carry on as well.

[@DrKenShu]

I literally just bought the Monos Carry On Plus you reviewed a few weeks ago, and then you put out this! Not that I could've gone wrong either way.

[@The_Kavalier]

The monos will serve you very well! Love that white one

[@DrKenShu]

@@The_Kavalier I sure hope so. Can't wait to get it and break it in.

[@rafael-rossi]

Hey Jon. I'd love too see your take on the Solgaard Carry-on Closet. Not as stylish as the aluminum ones, but you might appreciate its features. =)

[@BethInstaNow]

Great information, thank you!

[@jobro524]

Great video. Loved that you put the luggage through the ropes

[@The_Kavalier]

Hundreds of thousands of miles!

[@Boodieman72]

The largest case would work well for people that travel by other methods other than airplanes or perhaps if you put more that one person's clothes, etc in there.

[@ejm6122]

Excellent episode! I have my luggage that I have collected over the span of 3 years. I'm addicted to the Battenkill line of luggage created by ORVIS. Have you any history with ORVIS? I was indoctrinated back when I was taking care of my grandmother when I returned home from NYC.

[@PKDN215]

picked mine up during the current 50% off sale. to be honest i'm really glad i did because they dont look worth it at that full price. the batteries still charge with micro usb? the included plugs are all separate attachments? otherwise its just a plastic case with decent wheels and a soft touch handle.

[@TheChefTiger]

Dude, have you seen any of the onyx black aluminum suitcases from Away? We are going with aluminum but wonder if the black ones will show the dents less. Thanks for the all great content.

[@ade1491]

Is the Aluminum super heavy. Based on Luggage weight guidelines with most airlines

[@GNARGNARHEAD]

I think I might get the biggest and just put some self inflating pillows in there to keep everything from bouncing around.. thanks :)

[@heavymlew]

Great stuff per usual. I have a lot of travel for work this year. Should I go Monos or Away for the carry on plus size???

[@The_Kavalier]

The battery charger built in is a nice perk to have. Since price is so close that’s an easy tipping point

[@avec.ariette]

What size do you recommend for a Month of travel?

[@Lanhoj]

*Question* Do you have an Ovis Forward X (smart luggage)? If so (or even if not), I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@The_Kavalier]

Will take a look!

[@AlexG-oo8kt]

Question: Hey Jon, do both the carry-on and larger carry-on fit in the overhead compartment on typical commercial planes? Also just to clarify, you can pop the battery pack in an out and theoretically use it when not travelling as a regular external charger, correct? Thanks!

[@The_Kavalier]

Yes and yes

[@AlexG-oo8kt]

@@The_Kavalier Thank you!

[@C7Tmac]

if it says 20" is that with the wheels included?

[@thestylegourmande6298]

I am torn between the aluminum carry on and the aluminum bigger carry on. How much more can you actually fit in the bigger carry on? And what’s the negative to using the bigger carry on?

[@swapsakker]

Have the same question. Because, would not buy such a fine suitecase, and then let it check in and get messed

[@RezensionaerDe]

Would you mind trying the Carry On from Carl Friedrik out? It seems to be a pretty good deal!

[@The_Kavalier]

On the way!!

[@swapsakker]

Hi. Do you have a referral code ?

[@ronnypitti5083]

Why medium for checked over large?

[@ThatCho]

I’ve been needing to buy new luggage. I keep coming back to this brand.

[@The_Kavalier]

Really impressed with the one I just got from Carl Friedrik. Worth a look!

[@ThatCho]

@@The_Kavalier I'll definitely take a look. I'm attending TwitchCon in San Diego this September, so I definitely have time to buy one.

[@taylorferguson28]

Do you prefer away or monos?

[@bestoffootballers465]

tnx 4 d information

[@MrCsluggo]

so does the aluminum dent? thoughts on Tumi or Victorinox?

[@The_Kavalier]

Yes mine has more than a few dents. Will happen with any aluminum

[@1Kent]

Almost 100k Subs 😃👍

[@queendeche4555]

How has your Medium aluminum held up to being checked?

[@The_Kavalier]

It's been great! Have checked it many times and aside from a few scratches it's become my favorite bag out of my entire collection

[@queendeche4555]

The Kavalier Perfect! I just got a gold Aluminum medium during the sale so I’m happy to hear that. ☺️

[@WallStreetIceCream]

When flying United, carry-on bags can be no larger than 9 inches X 14 inches X 22 inches (22 cm X 35 cm X 56 cm). These dimensions include wheels and handles, so make sure you include those in your measurements. You never had an issue with the The Bigger Carry-On?

[@queendeche4555]

I've never had an issue with my BCO on United or any of the other major US airlines. I've only had to gate check it once on a regional flight but not due to size. All carryons have to be gate checked on regionals.

[@WallStreetIceCream]

@@queendeche4555 well thats good to know my worry was the bigger carry on would be much bigger than the standard carry on and it would give me issues and i would need to check it in

[@queendeche4555]

OC Guy I hope you ended up buying it during their sale!

[@WallStreetIceCream]

Brittnee Savage sale is over unfortunately but I’m sure because of covid they will have another one down the line

[@janellfields6912]

@@WallStreetIceCream i actually emailed away on Instagram and they wrote me back they stated they weren’t going to do another sale 😣 but I did buy mines during the sale

[@TheNegrodamos]

Hello Gents

[@seanphoenixthegamer2349]

Funny how I just found the channel

[@The_Kavalier]

👋🏻👋🏻

[@ivanchunghk]

What do you think about the controversy that came out about Away? Would you still support them?

[@thscful]

What's the controversy?

[@queendeche4555]

Ivan C. Ive seen this comment several times and I don’t understand it. Why would anyone stop supporting them bc they had personnel issues? It’s common amongst many companies, only difference is Away has a more relevant, visible following.

[@queendeche4555]

thscful Their CEO recently stepped down after reports of toxic company culture came out.

[@ivanchunghk]

​@@queendeche4555 She actually just announced her return as CEO. I'm going to use an analogy to give one side of the viewpoint. When if a male celebrity came out with history of abusing women, many "fans" stopped supporting that person, i.e. stop watching their movies, or stop listening to their music, because they don't agree with that individual's morals and what they stand for. For me personally, that was a small part of why I just chose to go with other companies.

[@queendeche4555]

@@ivanchunghk I completely understand that in cases of physical and sexual assault, both for male and female perpetrators. None of what I'd read suggested that her behavior was as severe though. It seemed like she may have been too demanding, but replacing her was a sufficient fix in my opinion. I had no clue that she was returning though. Thanks for replying, I'm going to catch up on it.

[@PKDN215]

I thought you might comment on their recent scandals. I know you like to discuss retail but I can see why that might not fit in this video. Maybe a separate discussion?

[@AceHardy]

📝

[@The_Kavalier]

🤓

[@PeterRiddell]

Aside from showing the various bags against each other there was nothing else to relate it to so impossib;e to know what size was what. Spoke way too fast and even your quotes of the luggage prices didn't match the prices written on the screen.

[@Javi_C]

:)