Why Buy an Away When Quince Is Half the Price?

I’ll admit it:I’ve been a longtimeAway apologist. Travel makes me anxious, and my coping mechanism is apparently color coordination. There’s something comforting about seeing mymatching suitcasesat baggage claim (after frantically tracking them through Find My).

So, I was skeptical when I swapped my beloved Away set forQuince’s Expandable Small Carry-On and Large Check-In Suitcase Set ($270). But my first thought when I opened the box was that Quince had made a compelling Away dupe. Side by side, they have the same shape, proportions, and minimalist look. And honestly, this tracks for Quince. The brand has a talent for producing relatively affordable versions of the things I love: Mongolian cashmere, wellness supplements, engagement rings … the list goes on.

I’ve tested Quince’s travel collection before and was impressed. ItsAll-Day Neoprene Duffle Bag ($102)andAll-Day Neoprene Toiletry Bag ($35)survived a Canyon Ranch longevity retreat in Tucson with me, where I spent a week learning how to optimize every aspect of my existence. If that isn’t a stress test for travel gear, I don’t know what is.

• Courtesy of Quince
• Courtesy of Quince
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Quince

Expandable Small Carry-On & Large Check-In Suitcase Set

Courtesy of Quince

Quince

Expandable Large Check-In Suitcase

Courtesy of Quince

Quince

Expandable Small Carry-On Suitcase