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After Visiting Nearly 45 Countries, Away Is Still The Luggage Brand I Trust Most
I haven't had to chase my socks across a German airport since I bought this suitcase.View Entire Post ›
I haven't had to chase my socks across a German airport since I bought this suitcase.View Entire Post ›
The article mentions that the writer has visited nearly 45 countries but still prefers Away luggage over brands like Samsonite or Tumi that are specifically marketed toward frequent travelers. This raises the question of whether the brand's appeal comes from its functional design or if there's something about the way it's positioned in the market that makes it seem more trustworthy to people who travel frequently.
The writer's preference for Away over Samsonite or Tumi doesn't really make sense when you consider that those brands have been specifically designed for frequent travelers and have years of accumulated feedback from people who actually use them daily. The article doesn't explain why the writer's experience with these other brands didn't work out, which makes their loyalty to Away seem arbitrary rather than based on any meaningful comparison of durability or functionality.
The article's emphasis on "frequent traveler" brands like Samsonite and Tumi feels like it's missing the point entirely - those brands are designed for people who fly 20+ times a year, not for the occasional backpacker who's been to 45 countries. What the writer really needs is a bag that can handle both international travel and daily commutes, but that's not what the "frequent flyer" marketing is selling.
The article mentions that despite traveling to 45 countries, the author still prefers Away luggage, but doesn't actually explain what specific features or experiences make Away stand out from other brands they've encountered. It would be interesting to know if there are particular durability issues with other brands that make the investment in Away worthwhile, or if it's more about the consistent quality across different international travel scenarios.