#111 Brands like Away Luggage
11 brands · Brands by scene · Updated August 2026Away built its name on hardshell polycarbonate carry-ons with clean lines, TSA locks and direct-to-consumer pricing — this page is for shoppers who want that same look and value from somewhere else. The closest matches are Monos and Solgaard for minimalist DTC hardshells at similar money, while Rimowa and Tumi are the step-up buys and Samsonite, Swiss Gear and Eastpak undercut Away on price.
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#2Monos
Vancouver travel brand known for minimalist hardshell luggage and travel accessories, with a small Everywear apparel line of wardrobe basics.
#3Floyd
Munich label from Bernd Georgi and Horst Kern making retro hard-shell suitcases on skateboard-style wheels, inspired by 1970s Venice Beach.
#4Solgaard
Founder-led New York travel brand making luggage and backpacks from recycled ocean-bound plastic, best known for its shelf-equipped Carry-On Closet suitcase.
#5Rimowa
German hard-shell luggage maker, LVMH-majority-owned since 2017, best known for its grooved aluminium and polycarbonate suitcases.
#6Tumi
American premium travel brand known for ballistic nylon and aluminium luggage, business cases and leather goods; owned by Samsonite since 2016.
#7Herschel Supply Co.
Vancouver bag label known for the Little America backpack and striped-lining duffels, with a range spanning luggage, apparel and headwear.
#8Samsonite
American-founded, Luxembourg-incorporated luggage group behind Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister and Hartmann, known for durable hardside and softside spinner suitcases.
#9Swiss Gear
Swiss-branded, licensee-built travel gear known for padded laptop backpacks, ScanSmart carry-ons and spinner luggage sold at mass retail.
#10The North Face - Bags
American outdoor brand, VF Corp-owned since 2000, whose bags span Base Camp duffels, Borealis daypacks and technical luggage.
#11Eastpak
American bag brand founded in Boston in 1952, best known for the Padded Pak'r nylon backpack and 30-year-warranty luggage.
Closest to Away on look and price
Monos is the most direct swap: founded in Vancouver in 2018, it sells minimalist polycarbonate hardshells in Carry-On, Carry-On Pro (with a front laptop compartment) and Check-In sizes, in muted matte colours with vegan-leather trim, plus packing cubes and toiletry kits. It sits in the same med-high tier as Away and also stocks an Everywear apparel line. Solgaard, founded in New York in 2016, matches the price bracket but adds a hook: its Carry-On Closet has a built-in collapsible shelf organiser, and the shells use Shore-Tex fabric made with recycled ocean-bound plastic. Floyd (Munich, 2020) is the design-led option — hard-shell trunks on skateboard-style wheels in sun-faded 1970s Venice Beach colourways — priced a tier above Away and sold via SSENSE, END. and Farfetch.
Trading up
Rimowa is the aspirational end: grooved aluminium-magnesium Original and Classic cases from Cologne since 1898, plus lighter polycarbonate Essential models, now LVMH-majority-owned since 2017. Expect a very-high price tier and collab editions with Supreme, Off-White and Dior. Tumi is the business-travel alternative — ballistic nylon Alpha bags, aluminium 19 Degree cases, strong on organisation for work trips; it has been owned by Samsonite since 2016 and turned 50 in 2025.
Spending less
Samsonite itself covers hardside and softside spinners with long warranties across a broad range, and owns Tumi, American Tourister and Hartmann. Swiss Gear is the value pick: licensee-built, function-first ScanSmart carry-ons and padded laptop backpacks sold mainly through mass retail and Amazon. Eastpak's wheeled luggage and Padded Pak'r packs sit in the same low-med band, most with a 30-year warranty.
If you want bags more than suitcases
Db (Norway, 2009, formerly Douchebags) makes roller luggage alongside padded ski bags and camera bags for sport-heavy travel. The North Face's Base Camp Duffel and Borealis packs cover the technical, throw-it-in-a-truck end, with Base Camp Voyager rolling luggage if you still want wheels. Herschel Supply Co. is the cheapest entry here, best known for the Little America backpack and striped-lining duffels, with luggage as a secondary line.
Rule of thumb: buy Monos or Solgaard to replace Away like-for-like, Rimowa or Tumi if you fly weekly and want it to last, and Samsonite or Swiss Gear if the budget is the point.
Common questions
Which brand is the closest alternative to Away?
Monos. It sells minimalist polycarbonate hardshells in Carry-On, Carry-On Pro and Check-In sizes with vegan-leather trim and matching packing cubes, at the same med-high price tier, direct from monos.com or via SSENSE.
Is Rimowa worth the jump in price over Away?
Only if you fly constantly. Rimowa's grooved aluminium-magnesium shells sit in the very-high tier — its polycarbonate Essential line is the more accessible entry if you want the look without the aluminium premium.
What's the best budget alternative?
Swiss Gear and Eastpak both sit in the low-med tier. Swiss Gear is function-first ScanSmart carry-ons and spinners sold through mass retail and Amazon; Eastpak's wheeled luggage carries a 30-year warranty.
Any option with sustainability credentials?
Solgaard builds its luggage from Shore-Tex, a fabric made with recycled coastal and ocean-bound plastic, and funds plastic cleanup with each purchase. The North Face also uses recycled and bluesign-approved fabrics widely across its bag range.
Which brands are best for ski or sports travel?
Db, founded by freeskier Jon Olsson in Oslo in 2009, started with a padded ski bag and still makes snow rollers, camera bags and duffels alongside its Ramverk and Världsvan roller luggage.