Away is the original travel lifestyle brand, defining travel for the next generation. The company's mission is to harness the power of community to inspire people to travel the world more, rooted in the core belief that the more everyone travels, the better we all become. Away launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, and has since revolutionized the travel industry by creating a range of luggage and travel essentials backed by the promise of exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.

As a community-driven brand always learning from customer feedback, Away constantly iterates on its core offerings and product experiences to meet evolving customer needs and travel habits. As travel drastically changed throughout the pandemic, the brand knew it would need to expand its offerings to continue to provide innovative travel solutions for customers' new behaviors. They witnessed a renewed emphasis on getting outside and exploring the outdoors, as well as a focus on flexibility and product versatility. Google trend data showed that solo travel had risen by a massive 761.15% from pre-pandemic levels, and a case study published by Grand View Research reported that the adventure tourism segment dominated the market, accounting for roughly 65.0% in 2021. As Away looked into its existing business and community, the brand recognized that their products are solutions for many journeys, but there was room for expansion to meet ever-changing consumer needs and burgeoning enthusiasm for the outdoors. For the routes where traditional hardshell luggage wasn't the perfect travel essential, the brand's design team set out to create a versatile and functional line of products that catered to any and all types of outdoor travel e, no matter how big or small the adventure.

In response to this need in the market, Away launched F.A.R—For All Routes in June 2022 – a line of outdoor-focused essentials designed to support their community's new travel behaviors. Featuring an assortment of versatile outdoor bags and accessories that perfectly balance function, style, and durability combined with Away's intuitive modern design, F.A.R marked a key step change and investment for the brand to continue to serve its community.

In creating this collection of technical and functional outdoor products with the brand's signature design aesthetic, Away brings a fresh perspective to the traditionally utilitarian category. Offering an innovative and modern take on outdoor essentials, F.A.R captures Away's classic design ethos through a versatile travel lens. By offering a broadened perspective on what being "outdoors" means, from the serious to the most casual, Away encourages its community to look at the world differently by getting outside and equipping them with functional products to do so.

Away is the original go-to travel authority, known for its innovative, thoughtfully designed travel essentials and clean, trend-forward design aesthetic. Through the introduction of the F.A.R line, Away listened to its community and remained at the forefront of evolving travel habits while staying true to the stylish, modern aesthetic for which Away has become known.This placed a heavier emphasis on ensuring each design was cohesive, reliable, and functional by nature. All silhouettes within the collection were created with their own unique features that aim to simplify travel, making trickier routes easier to navigate. Similar to Away's first-ever carry-on product, F.A.R is consistent with Away's brand image, and offers sleek, functional, performance-based products without being overly technical or complex.

As with any new product from the brand, Away's design process for F.A.R began with premium materials. To ensure that durability and functionality remained at the forefront, Away's design team carefully sourced and selected materials such as recycled polyester that could withstand the most extreme types of weather conditions. Recycled and responsibly-sourced raw materials are utilized throughout the collection, with all bags constructed in 100% recycled, TPU-coated, unlined, lightweight, water-resistant polyester with high tensile strength and accessories constructed in 100% recycled, lightweight, water-resistant nylon ripstop. Zippers, mesh, and webbing are also made from 100% recycled materials. Additionally, organization and versatility remained top-of-mind to reinforce that each piece would remain functional while being lightweight and durable. To support every adventurer's unique needs and journeys, products within the F.A.R collection offer multiple ways of carrying and hands-free optionality through trolley sleeves and convertible and adjustable straps for maximum versatility.

The F.A.R collection boasts nine-pieces in total, including a trio of duffle bags, two backpacks, a tote, messenger bag, and organizational cubes and pouches. Staying true to the travel brand's intuitive minimalistic aesthetic, signature thoughtful organization, and eye-catching color palette, these new additions for Away strike a balance between technical performance and modern design, introducing a fresh take on outdoor gear to both new and existing customers.

The most technical of the assortment, the F.A.R Convertible Backpack 45L was an early fan favorite garnering immediate success after launch and selling thousands of units in the first few months of sales. With room to hold a carry-on suitcase's worth of essentials for up to a five-day excursion, it's no surprise this bag has taken travelers to new heights. Everything in the construction of this bag was thoughtfully designed to make travel more seamless including: dual interior and exterior compression systems help travelers pack more and fit all of their essentials, multiple exterior and interior pocket systems to securely stash valuables while keeping them within easy reach, and an exterior 15" laptop compartment to seamlessly combine leisure and business travel if needed. Made for versatile long-distance travel, removable padded shoulder straps allow for travelers to easily transition from a backpack to a duffle , and the addition of a chest strap allows for a more comfortable, supported carry. The F.A.R Convertible Backpack 45L continues to be the hero item of the assortment, accounting for more than 15% of all F.A.R sales since June 2022 alone.

Additional technical specifications for the F.A.R Convertible Backpack 45L include:

Constructed in 100% recycled, TPU-coated, unlined, lightweight, water-resistant polyester with high tensile strength

Convertible backpack straps so you can seamlessly utilize as a backpack or duffle with the use of the removable shoulder strap

Chest strap for a more comfortable, long-distance carry

Removable adjustable shoulder strap

Hidden, easy-access exterior pocket for a passport or cell phone

Exterior hidden daisy chains to attach F.A.R pouches, carabiners, and other essentials

Drawcord closure with a traditional diamond knot stopper for easy zipper opening

Exterior 15" laptop compartment for keeping your device separate

Exterior compression straps to help pack more in

Front compartment has an interior pocket system for easy access to small essentials

Main compartment has an interior pocket system and compression straps to help pack more in

Secures to any Away Carry-On via trolley slip for a smooth ride

Meets the airline requirements for most major airlines as carry-on luggage