This modern, stylish suitcase is guaranteed for life — plus, it charges your phone

Imagine a world where your luggage rolls effortlessly next to you, you can charge your phone without searching the airport high and low for an outlet, and you don’t have to struggle to jam your heavy bag in an overheard compartment. That’s the world that Away wants to provide with its line of modern, durable suitcases. The New York-based startup – which launched in early 2016 – aims to create “the perfect suitcase.” The company makes carry-on bags and full-size suitcases, along with accessories like luggage tags and travel blankets. So what is the perfect suitcase? And can it actually live up to the hype? I got to try one on a recent trip and found out for myself. I used Away’s smallest model, the Carry-On, on a five-day trip to the San Francisco area. The bag retails for $225, about $25 less than a Samsonite bag of approximately the same size. Away’s entire line ranges from $225 to $295. The $225 is worth it for the charging ports alone. The option to charge my phone via my suitcase is one I never knew I wanted, but now can’t imagine living without. As someone who frequently lets my phone’s battery… Read full this story

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