Which set is better for a first-time flyer on a budget?

The Vera Bradley set. It gives you a carry-on and a checked bag for $167.76 at Target as of November 6, 2026, versus $620.00 for the Away set.

Is the Away set worth the extra money?

Only if you want a hard shell and Away's lifetime warranty. The Away set costs about $450 more, and both sets cover the same two bag sizes.

The Away's polycarbonate shell and lifetime warranty usually hold up better over years of checking. The Vera Bradley fabric bags are lighter but show scuffs and stains sooner.

Which is easier to carry on a plane?

The Vera Bradley 22-inch spinner weighs 5.63 lb and fits standard carry-on limits. The Away carry-on is heavier empty at roughly 7.5 lb but also fits.

Do both sets have spinner wheels?

Yes. Both use four 360-degree spinner wheels, so you roll them upright rather than tilt them.

Which has more packing space?

They are close. The Vera Bradley checked bag holds 69 L; the Away medium check-in is in the same range, around 65-70 L.

Vera Bradley 2-Piece Luggage Set vs Away The Set Carry-On + Check-In Medium

Buy the Vera Bradley set if you want two large spinner suitcases for under $170. Buy the Away set only if you specifically want Away's hardshell carry-on and medium check-in and will pay about $620. The Vera Bradley is $167.76 at Target as of November 6, 2026; the Away is $620.00 at Amazon as of the same date. That is roughly a $450 gap for two bags that do the same core job.

Today the Vera Bradley 2-Piece Luggage Set costs $452.24 less at its best price.

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