# Affordable Charging Suitcases The Away Carry-On Offers a Portable Battery for on-the-Go Tech Use By M | Published 2016-02-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/time-go-abroad-away/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [awaytravel](https://www.awaytravel.com/) Away is a luggage brand that specifies in offering consumers with affordable carry-on pieces that still offer durable design, added tech features and a compact shape. The bags are made from hardshell material and offer luxuries such as an on-the-go charging battery for tech devices without an elevated product cost. This is thanks to a direct-to-consumer brand model that allows Away to offer quality and cutting edge products at a lower fee. The Carry-On luggage case is an amalgamation of several modern features including a Makrolon polycarbonate exterior shell that keeps items inside safe and stands up to continual use and travel. The bag is also complete with a lock as well as portable battery for charging laptops, smartphones and tablets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Charging Suitcases:** The trend of affordable charging suitcases presents an opportunity for luggage brands to offer durable design and tech features without an elevated product cost. - **Direct-to-consumer Brand Model:** The direct-to-consumer brand model trend allows companies to offer quality and cutting edge products at a lower fee, disrupting traditional retail channels. - **On-the-go Tech Use:** The trend of on-the-go tech use creates opportunities for businesses to incorporate portable battery solutions into their products, catering to consumers' need for charging devices while traveling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luggage:** The luggage industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create affordable carry-on pieces with durable design and added tech features such as charging capabilities. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of portable battery solutions in luggage, as it offers the convenience of charging laptops, smartphones, and tablets while on the go. - **Retail:** The retail industry can embrace the direct-to-consumer brand model trend to compete with traditional retail channels, offering customers quality and cutting edge products at a lower cost. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [See-Through Ride-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airwheel-suitcase.md) - [Next-Gen Softside Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/away-softside.md) - [Rideable Carry-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modobag-20.md) - [Tech-Friendly Carry-On Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-carryon-pro-plus.md) - [Tech Accessory Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-travel.md) - [Smartphone Case-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardshell-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Collaborative Luggage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-suitcases.md) - [Trackable Smart Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casesafe.md) - [Neon Tonal Premium Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-collection-1.md)