Read This Béis vs. Away Luggage Guide Before You Purchase Anything

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All travelers know that having a trusty suitcase or duffle bag makes your trip feel that much smoother and less stressful. As someone who travels frequently throughout the year, whether for a birthday trip to Los Angeles or a week-long work trip to Paris, I've come to rely heavily on my rotation of luggage. I don't switch brands often because when I find the ones I like, I stick to them and that includes labels like Away and Béis. I've come to rely on various items from both companies, depending on what I'm packing and where I'm going. If these two names have piqued your interest, too, scroll ahead for my personal Béis vs. Away luggage guide.

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I tested four different products—a check-in luggage, a carry-on, a duffle bag, and packing cubes—from each of the two brands, so I have a good understanding of their travel selections. And while I would love to say one label is "better" than the other, this is too much of a generalization. I know that everyone has different shopping budgets, packing needs, and aesthetics, so I touched on all these points in my reviews of each product ahead. Use my notes as a helpful guide to find the best Away and/or Béis luggage for you and your travel needs.

Béis Check-In Bag vs. Away Check-In Bag

I was excited to test the check-in bags, since A) I'm an overpacker and B) they come in these pretty olive hues, which felt fitting for the fall/winter seasons. Right off the bat, I noticed the Béis 29-inch Roller was huge, even without expanding it to its full size, and lighter in weight (at 11.84 pounds) compared to Away's large check-in of a similar size (at 12.1 pounds).

When I did the 360-spin test, both luggages spun around effortlessly while the smooth-gliding wheels rolled down my carpeted hallway and on my hardwood floors easily. They are both sturdy, though I find Away's polycarbonate shell feels harder than the Béis shell (I also asked my husband what he thought, and he agreed). They both feature striped designs with Béis's having a 3D raised element to it. The Béis luggage is a few dollars less than the Away option: $328 vs. $375.

What I love about the Béis check-in:

• Soft cushion underneath the handle bar

• The retractable bag strap that holds up to 15 pounds

• Side carry handle with a weight limit indicator

• Expandable compartment (expands to 14.5 inches)

• All the different functional interior compartments

• Good for overpackers, big families, and people with kids

What I love about the Away check-in:

• The two-tone color contrast between green and black

• The little side bumpers keep your suitcase off the floor when on its side

• Lock button is on top vs. the side, so that's super convenient

• Comes with an eraser to buff out scuff marks and dirty spots

• Comes with a laundry bag (I can stop packing a garbage bag to hold my dirty clothes in!)

• A good size for the frequent traveler (though you can get the Large Flex for more space)

The verdict:

I love both suitcases and would use them depending on the traveling situation. If I was going on vacation with my husband and we could only pack one suitcase between the two of us, I'd go with the roomier Béis Roller. If I just traveling by myself for the week and wanted my suitcase to feel compact and chic with my fashun outfits, I would go with the two-toned Away option. I also love the deeper olive hue here, which I'll use to justify the $47 price difference between the two brands. If you feel torn right now on your check-in luggage purchase, simply go with the color you love more!

The 29" Large Check-In Roller

The Large

Béis Carry-On Luggage vs. Away Carry-On Luggage

I've had my Away The Bigger Carry-On for years, as you can tell by the visible black marks all over it. The suitcase has held up well from my cross-country travels, so I was intrigued to see how it would compare to the Béis carry-on. They're comparable in size as The Bigger measures 22.7" x 15.4" x 9.6" while The Carry-On Roller measures 22.8" x 15.7" x 9.8" and both feature smooth wheels and handle bars. One thing to note is that since my Away suitcase is an older model, I don't have the provided laundry bag or extra interior pocket that the newer versions do. That said, all the other details are the same.

The Béis Carry-On Roller is a "shrunken" down version of its check-in bag so all the functional interior pocket details are the same, which is nice when I don't want to use my check-in bag. I opted for the carry-on without a front-sleeve pocket for aesthetic purposes, though in hindsight, after speaking with a colleague, this extra element would've been nice when I travel with my work laptop (but I digress).

What I love about the Béis carry-on:

• It features all the same elements as the check-in bag, from the cushioned handle bars to the retractable bag strap that holds up to 15 pounds to the side weight indicator

• The unique maple color makes the bag easily identifiable at the airport

• Expands up to 12 inches

What I love about the Away carry-on:

• Has lasted me six years (and counting) and is not dented or broken in anyway

• Fuss-free compartments that force me to not overpack for quick getaways

• The baby blue color, since it's not sold in this hue anymore

The verdict:

Since I haven't yet used my Béis carry-on for a flight, it's hard to know how it will hold up after being thrown around by TSA agents. That said, I do think the brand's design offers me way more room for storage than my current Away suitcase. The overpacker in me is very pleased that I can now bring that extra pair of shoes or even my handheld steamer with me on vacations. The price difference between the two is $77, with Béis costing less and offering more functionalities—a win-win situation in my opinion.

The Carry-On Roller

The Bigger Carry-On

Béis Duffle Bag vs. Away Duffle Bag

To start, both these duffle bags are perfect for three-to-four night stays depending on the season and what you pack (chunky knit sweaters and boots take up more room than breezy dresses and shorts for instance). The Away duffle has a smooth and semi-shiny exterior and is longer than the boxy Béis option, which has a thicker, fabric-like material. They both have trolley straps, so you can secure your duffles to suitcases and the straps are comfortable to wear across your body. The handles nestled nicely into my hands, too, for toting around.

The Béis duffle has two deep pockets on the outside you can stuff your chargers and passport into while the Away only has one, but it’s also deep and has a zipper to further secure your items. There are also little loops on the outside you can attach keys or other small items to (like a mini flashlight or portable dog water bowl), but it makes me nervous to have my keys openly displayed, so I didn’t use this design feature.

What I love about the Béis duffle bag:

• My keys don't get lost in the duffle thanks to the key leash

• One of the pockets unzips to go over your suitcase's handle bar

• Fabric feels thick and protective, same with the detachable strap

What I love about the Away duffle bag:

• There's a handle on the side to pick up the bag and carry it vertically

• The "hidden" zipper pocket is convenient for easy access to your items

• Detachable shoulder strap goes across your body diagonally for a comfy fit

The verdict:

I personally like Away's duffle bag more than the Béis one because it's a little bit bigger and opens up wider, making it easier to take your clothes in and out of. Not only was it able to fit my four outfits, undergarments, and socks for a three-day trip, but there was also room for me to pack two small board games. If you're a conservative packer, you could probably fit a week's worth of clothes in here. Additionally, the germaphobe in me finds Away's smooth duffle bag material easier to wipe down than the Béis one, which feels more fabric-like, even though they're both crafted from polyester.

The BÉISics Duffle

F.A.R Duffle 40L

F.A.R Duffle 40L

The BÉISics Duffle

Béis Packing Cubes vs. Away Packing Cubes

This was my first time using packing cubes, and now I understand the hype around them. Both the Away and Béis cubes were super helpful in keeping me organized while I packed my duffles over the Thanksgiving holiday. Since packing cubes can be utilized however you see fit—I used the Béis shoe bags not for my footwear, but to hold my undergarments and socks—the possibilities for what they can contain are endless.

I found that the cubes from both brands can carry roughly the same number of garments. To give you a better idea of what they can hold: the biggest cubes can fit at least three to four extra thick sweaters while the medium cubes can hold up to five pairs of my jeans. The Béis flatter pouches held less clothing items than some of the boxier cubes from Away, but offers more versatility if you choose to use the zipper pouch for say, makeup, rather than clothes.

What I love about the Béis packing cubes:

• The paper labels that read “sweaters” and “kiddies” were cute touches and made identifying your clothes in suitcases and duffle bags convenient

• Bags come in various shapes to appeal to all types of packers

• You get a comfortable grip on the packing cubes thanks to the handles on top

What I love about the Away packing cubes:

• The set comes in five different shades, which is nice if you like to match them to your suitcase color

• They fold down super flat and compact when not in use

• Cubes are all of similar rectangular shapes, allowing for more clothing storage

The verdict:

Both sets of packing cubes are equally functional and appeal to all types of packers. For me specifically, because I have my own shoe bags already and have countless zip pouches for my beauty products, I prefer to have cubes I can organize my clothes into. Away’s pack of six caters to that more—I can use the longer, smaller cubes to stuff leggings and even rolled up T-shirts into while reserving the bigger cubes for sweaters and jeans. However, I do wish they came with pre-made labels like the Béis set, as this thoughtful detail makes packing much more fun.

The Packing Cubes (Set of 6)

The Insider Packing Cubes (Set of 6)

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