Away The Carry-On 3 vs Away The Carry-On Flex 3
The Away The Carry-On 3 is 41L and 3.9kg8.6lb; the Away The Carry-On Flex 3 is 41L and 4.08kg9lb. The Away The Carry-On 3 is 0.18kg0.4lb lighter. The Away The Carry-On 3 costs $50 less. The Away The Carry-On 3 fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the Away The Carry-On Flex 3 fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away The Carry-On 3 | Away The Carry-On Flex 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $328Best | $378 |
| Volume | 41L | 41L |
| Expands to | n/a | 47L |
| Weight | 3.9kg8.6lbBest | 4.08kg9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 6% | 6% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 56.1×36.6×23.1cm22×14.5×9in | 56.1×36.8×23.1cm22×14.5×9in |
| 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 |
| Bike-ready | 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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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.