This Away Trunk Was a Lifesaver for My Destination Wedding

First of all, those compliments I received on my new Away? Yeah, they were all about the appearance. It’s difficult not to notice The Trunk—it is quite big after all—but I made it all the more noticeable by opting for a bold colorway. I chose the limited-edition Supernova Silver (think: shiny silver with sparkles). And while Supernova Silver is no longer available, there are a number of eye-catching colors I’d recommend, like Palm Green, Hot Pink, Splash Blue and Sorbet Orange. (Or, of course, you can keep your eye out for future limited-edition options.) Besides the accolades, selecting a bold color has the added bonus of being able to spot my suitcase instantly as it comes down the ramp of the luggage carousel at baggage claim.

But looks aren’t everything. I own a number of luggage pieces that look sleek but feel low-quality or don’t maneuver well. Lucky for me, I didn’t have those problems with my Away.

For a suitcase of this size, The Trunk is incredibly lightweight and easy to maneuver with its 360-degree smooth-gliding wheels. I was able to zip around the airport quickly using only the trolley handle (which has two height settings). There are also plenty of side handles to make the suitcase easy to lift when necessary.

The Trunk is made of a polycarbonate shell that keeps things lightweight, but adds to the quality of the bag. I’ve used suitcases before that have cheap plastic outsides, but this isn’t one of those. The shell is tough enough to withstand dents or dings—and after my international trip, I didn’t notice any scuffing on the exterior.