Away The Bigger Carry-On 3 vs Away The Bigger Carry-On Flex 3
The Away The Bigger Carry-On 3 is 49L and 4.08kg9lb; the Away The Bigger Carry-On Flex 3 is 49L and 4.31kg9.5lb. The Away The Bigger Carry-On 3 is 0.23kg0.5lb lighter. The Away The Bigger Carry-On 3 costs $50 less. The Away The Bigger Carry-On 3 fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the Away The Bigger Carry-On Flex 3 fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away The Bigger Carry-On 3 | Away The Bigger Carry-On Flex 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348Best | $398 |
| Volume | 49L | 49L |
| Weight | 4.08kg9lbBest | 4.31kg9.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 6% | 6% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 58.4×39.1×23.9cm23×15.5×9.5in | 58.4×39.1×23.9cm23×15.5×9.5in |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% polycarbonate hard shell, reverse coil zippers, water-repellent fabric lining | 100% polycarbonate hard shell, reverse coil zippers, water-repellent fabric lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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