Arlo Skye vs Away
A side-by-side comparison of Arlo Skye and Away luggage: features, capacity, weight, price, returns and warranty. Arlo Skye prices are live. Away details are sourced and carry the date they were checked.
Short answer: Arlo Skye's Carry-On Max Front Pocket is $395, holds 48 L (58 L expanded) and weighs 7.5 lb, with a hard-shell laptop pocket. Away's Bigger Carry-On is $295, holds 49 L, weighs 7.9 lb and does not expand. Arlo Skye's Top-Load Trunk is $595 for 110 to 125 L at 10.5 lb. Away's Large is $375, 104 L, 12.1 lb.
Carry-on
| Feature |
New Expandable Carry-On Max - Front Pocket $395 |
Away The Bigger Carry-On $295 |
|---|---|---|
| Front pocket | Hard-shell pocket with laptop sleeve, fits up to a 16 inch laptop | Compared model has no front pocket |
| Expandable | Yes. Optional zip expansion adds up to 2 inches when you need it, 48 L to 58 L | No. Away's Flex models expand |
| Antimicrobial lining | Yes. 133 GSM lining infused with natural silver fibers | Not listed on the product page |
| Ball bearings in wheels | Yes, integrated. Smoother roll on carpet and uneven pavement | Not listed on the product page |
| Wheels | Hinomoto 360 degree silent-run dual wheels with integrated ball bearings, built to Arlo Skye's specification | 360 degree spinner wheels |
| Lock | Built-in TSA-approved Travel Sentry 008 combination lock | TSA-approved combination lock |
| Included | Leather tag, 2 shoe bags and laundry bag included, plus cotton dust cover | Laundry bag, luggage tag in 50% recycled leather |
| Monogramming | Yes. UV-printed on the shell, $45 add-on, adds 5 to 7 days to fulfillment | Yes. Initials on the shell for an extra fee |
| Capacity | 48 L, 58 L expanded | 49 L |
| Size | 23.0 x 15.0 x 9.6 in | 22.7 x 15.4 x 9.6 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lb | 7.9 lb |
| Lighter option | Carry-On Max without the pocket: 7.0 lb, same 48 L, $350 | Not applicable |
| Price | $395 | $295 |
Large checked
| Feature |
New Top-Load Expandable Trunk - Large $595 |
Away The Large $375 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Opens from the top, single chamber | Clamshell. Away's Topside models open from the top |
| Expandable | Yes. Optional zip expansion adds up to 2 inches when you need it, 110 L to 125 L | No. The Large Flex expands |
| Antimicrobial lining | Yes. 133 GSM lining infused with natural silver fibers | Not listed on the product page |
| Included | Leather tag, 2 shoe bags and laundry bag included, plus cotton dust cover | Laundry bag, luggage tag in 50% recycled leather |
| Monogramming | Yes. UV-printed on the shell, $45 add-on, adds 5 to 7 days to fulfillment | Yes. Initials on the shell for an extra fee |
| Capacity | 110 L, 125 L expanded | 104 L |
| Weight | 10.5 lb | 12.1 lb |
| Price | $595 | $375 |
Returns and warranty
| Feature | Arlo Skye | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Returns | 90 days (unused in original packaging) | 100 days, unused |
| Warranty | 5 years | LifetimeCare (purchases from April 14, 2026) |
| Airline or transit damage | Not covered | Covered. Functional damage from airline mishandling is repaired free in years 1 to 5 |
| Warranty conditions | Manufacturing defects. Parts, labor and replacement are free for 5 years. All shipping is free in years 1 to 2, then billed at Arlo Skye's discounted carrier rate. Stress cracks in the shell are covered in year 1. Original owner | Free repairs and free round-trip shipping for 5 years, 1 replacement if a repair is not possible. After year 5 repairs continue, free in Away stores, a service fee may apply otherwise. Cosmetic wear excluded |
Arlo Skye prices are live. Away prices and specifications were checked on awaytravel.com. Checked September 21, 2026. Competitor prices, specifications and policies change, and this page may not reflect the latest updates. Please confirm details on Away's own website before you buy. This comparison is provided for general information and reflects publicly available information as of the date shown. See something out of date? Email hello@arloskye.com and we will review and correct it. Away is a trademark of its owner. Arlo Skye is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Away.
The hard-shell front pocket
The Carry-On Max Front Pocket has a hard-shell exterior pocket with a laptop sleeve that fits up to a 16 inch laptop, a pullover and travel essentials. The pocket is part of the polycarbonate shell, so it keeps its shape and protects what is inside. Travel + Leisure named it Best Expandable Luggage with a Laptop Compartment in April 2026, and Condé Nast Traveler featured it as business trip luggage for its front laptop pocket in January 2026. The Away model compared here has no front pocket.
A trunk that opens from the top
The Top-Load Expandable Trunk is a single 110 L chamber that opens from the top and expands to 125 L. It is designed for small rooms, cruise cabins, and bulky items, because it can be packed standing up without opening flat across a bed. Forbes Vetted named it Best Expandable Trunk Luggage (August 6, 2026), noting that its 125 L expanded capacity was the largest on its list, and Yahoo Shopping named it Best checked luggage overall for 2026. Away's Topside models also open from the top.
Wheels with ball bearings, lining and lock
Hinomoto makes wheels with and without ball bearings. Arlo Skye specifies Hinomoto 360 degree silent-run dual wheels with integrated ball bearings. They cost more and roll more smoothly, especially on carpet and uneven pavement. Away's product page does not list ball bearings. The lining is 133 GSM antimicrobial fabric infused with natural silver fibers, and the built-in lock is a TSA-approved Travel Sentry 008 combination lock.
About Arlo Skye
Arlo Skye was founded in New York in 2015 by former Louis Vuitton and TUMI executives. Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked it the No. 1 luggage brand in the Readers' Choice Awards in 2023 and 2024. Condé Nast Traveler also gave its 2025 Stamp of Approval, an unpaid editorial recognition, to the Expandable Carry-On Max with Front Pocket.
What each warranty actually covers
Warranty length and warranty scope are different things. Away's LifetimeCare covers manufacturing defects and functional damage from travel, including airline mishandling, with free repairs and free round-trip shipping for 5 years and 1 replacement if a repair is not possible. After year 5, repairs continue and a service fee may apply outside Away stores. Cosmetic wear is excluded. That is broader than Arlo Skye's coverage. Away suitcases bought before April 14, 2026 fall under its earlier limited lifetime warranty, which covered manufacturing defects only and excluded airline mishandling. Arlo Skye covers manufacturing defects for 5 years. Parts, labor and replacement are free for the full 5 years. Shipping, including round-trip shipping to a repair center, is free in years 1 to 2 and billed at Arlo Skye's discounted carrier rate in years 3 to 5. A stress crack in the shell within 12 months of purchase is treated as a defect. Airline damage is not covered.
Choose Arlo Skye if
You carry a laptop and want it in a hard-shell pocket, you want built-in expansion, or you want a 110 L trunk that opens from the top and weighs 10.5 lb.
Choose Away if
You want the lower price, retail stores, the widest color range, 100-day returns, or repair coverage that includes airline damage for 5 years.
Arlo Skye vs Away: common questions
Is Arlo Skye better than Away?
Arlo Skye is lighter, expands by 2 inches, adds a hard-shell laptop pocket and includes more in the box. Away costs less, has stores and more colors, offers 100-day returns, and its LifetimeCare coverage includes airline damage for 5 years.
How do returns compare?
Arlo Skye: 90 days (unused in original packaging). Away: 100 days, unused.
Do Arlo Skye or Away wheels have ball bearings?
Arlo Skye uses Hinomoto 360 degree dual wheels with integrated ball bearings, which roll more smoothly on carpet and uneven pavement. Away's product page does not list ball bearings.
Can Arlo Skye luggage be monogrammed?
Yes. Arlo Skye offers monogramming directly on the luggage shell as a $45 add-on. It is UV-printed, and it adds 5 to 7 days to order fulfillment.
Does Arlo Skye make a trunk?
Yes. The Top-Load Expandable Trunk is a single 110 L chamber that opens from the top, expands to 125 L and weighs 10.5 lb. Yahoo Shopping named it Best checked luggage overall for 2026, and Forbes Vetted named it Best Expandable Trunk Luggage in August 2026. It is $595.
How do the Arlo Skye and Away warranties compare?
Away's LifetimeCare covers manufacturing defects and functional damage from travel, including airline mishandling, with free repairs and free round-trip shipping for 5 years and 1 replacement if a repair is not possible. After year 5, repairs continue and a service fee may apply outside Away stores. Cosmetic wear is excluded. That is broader than Arlo Skye's coverage. Away suitcases bought before April 14, 2026 fall under its earlier limited lifetime warranty, which covered manufacturing defects only and excluded airline mishandling. Arlo Skye covers manufacturing defects for 5 years. Parts, labor and replacement are free for the full 5 years. Shipping, including round-trip shipping to a repair center, is free in years 1 to 2 and billed at Arlo Skye's discounted carrier rate in years 3 to 5. A stress crack in the shell within 12 months of purchase is treated as a defect. Airline damage is not covered.