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The Away Mini is not a suitcase you travel with. It is a tiny 7″ x 5″ x 3″ hard case, styled like Away’s luggage, for keeping toiletries, makeup, sunglasses or chargers from getting crushed inside a bigger bag. Here is how big it is, what fits inside, and who it is worth buying for.
- Best for
- Travelers who want a small hard case to protect fragile essentials, and anyone looking for a gift for a frequent traveler.
- Main advantage
- A hard shell like Away’s suitcases that protects contents better than a soft pouch, with a lined interior, a mesh pocket and a dust cover.
- Main drawback
- One small compartment, and Away has released it as a seasonal item, so it is not always available.
- Verdict
- A well-made organizer and a nice gift. If you need to fit longer items, a softer case like the Truffle Clarity Jetset may suit you better.
Price and availability may change.
What is the Away Mini?
The Mini is a scaled-down version of an Away suitcase, made with the same kind of hard shell and designed to hold small travel essentials and toiletries. The author of this review had wanted one ever since Away first showed it on Instagram, even visiting the Away store on Melrose Ave. to try to get one before it was back online.
Size and design
Every Mini measures 7 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 3 inches deep. The regular colors close with a zip-around closure and two zippers, while the Aluminum Edition has a clasp closure. Inside, both are the same: one open compartment lined with Away’s signature fabric and one mesh pocket.
The shell feels well made, the branding is neat, and there are no visible stitches on the outside. It arrives in a nicely designed box and comes with a small dust cover, a thoughtful touch for something this size. The outside is easy to clean: the author uses a Magic Eraser and water.
- Dimensions
- 7″ x 5″ x 3″
- Exterior
- Hard shell
- Closure
- Zip-around with two zippers (Aluminum Edition: clasp)
- Interior
- One open compartment, one mesh pocket
Away Mini vs Truffle Clarity Jetset
Both work well for travel; the right one depends on how you pack. The Away Mini’s hard shell protects things better than a soft pouch. The Truffle Clarity Jetset is a little bigger around and shallower, so it fits longer items.
| Feature | Away Mini | Truffle Clarity Jetset |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior | Hard shell | Leather trim with clear top and base; softer but still structured |
| Closure | Zip | Zip |
| Size | 7″ x 5″ x 3″ | 7 1/2″ L x 5 1/4″ H x 2″ W |
| Interior | One compartment, one mesh pocket | One open compartment |
If you are really shopping for a full-size carry-on rather than a mini case, this is the suitcase we recommend instead:
Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable with Double Spinner Wheels
- 21″ Spinner luggage
Price and availability may change.
Read more in our Samsonite Freeform review.
What fits inside
The author packed a set of mostly mini-size beauty products (plus a full-size eyeshadow and blush compact) and could still zip the case closed easily, with room for a few more things. An Instax SP-2 printer also fits, with space left for two or three packs of film and the charging cord.
- Toiletries and makeup: small hair brushes, beauty essentials and travel-size products. The author puts liquids in a quart-size zip bag first, then into the case.
- Electronics: small devices, cords and chargers.
- Everyday items: sunglasses, or passports and travel documents for quick access. The author also uses it for day trips and the beach.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Hard shell protects fragile items
- Compact 7″ x 5″ x 3″ size
- Lined interior with a mesh pocket
- Comes with a dust cover
- Easy to clean outside
- Makes a good gift
Watch out for
- Only one small compartment
- Too shallow for longer items
- Released seasonally, so not always available
Price and availability may change.
Need a real suitcase?
If the Mini made you think about bigger luggage, start with our guide to the best Samsonite luggage, or see the related reading below for larger sizes.
Verdict: is the Away Mini worth it?
Yes, if you want a small, sturdy case to keep toiletries, makeup or chargers organized and protected inside your luggage, or a gift for someone who loves to travel and stay organized. It is well made, comes nicely packaged and cleans up easily. Just remember it is an organizer, not luggage, and Away has only offered it at certain times.
Price and availability may change.
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