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Away is one of — if not the most— popular luggage brand catering to modern travelers.
The reason why, to put it simply, is because they have adapted to what travel challenges look like at this moment in time, and then attempted to solve them inside an attractive bag at an affordable price.
For instance, their carry-on suitcase has a removable external battery and two USB ports so you can charge your devices without sitting against the wall at gate 14 when your plane is leaving from 4.
So for a company so successful at anticipating and sidestepping the worst of travel experiences, what do the creative minds behind Away pack every time they travel? What other life-hacks have they found to make the process less painful?
Well, we asked and they answered.
Below are the things Away founders Jen Rubio and Steph Korey have learned to pack every time they travel and why:
Jen: Noise-cancelling headphones
Amazon
A must when you spend most of your life on a plane! I don’t know what I’d do without my Bose QC35 headphones in a busy airport or on a plane with a roaring engine — they allow me to tune out my surroundings when I really need to relax or focus.
Jen’s pick: Bose QuietComfort 35 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, available at Amazon, $ 349
Jen: Packing cubes
Amazon
I’m known to go everywhere with just a carry-on — packing cubes are my secret. If I’m going to multiple climates, I’ll split up outfits by destination/climate in different packing cubes so I’m not tearing through everything and messing it all up in the first destination. If I’m going to just one climate, I’ll use cubes to separate tops and bottoms and workout clothes.
Similar pick: AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube Set, $ 21.99
Jen: A packable duffel
Nordstrom
A duffel that folds up into a small square is key. I always come home with more than I left with, and it’s been a lifesaver to have something in my bag to throw in any gifts, souvenirs, or whatever I’ve picked up along the way.
Similar pick: BRIC’S X-Bag Deluxe Duffel Bag, available at Nordstrom, $ 165
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