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NBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Paravel's website is shut down — 5 pieces of luggage to shop instead
This just in: Popular luggage brand Paravel has shut down its website, and customers are taking to Reddit to report that their not-yet-shipped orders have been cancelled. There are even reports that the company has filed for bankruptcy. We've covered the brand in the past, including in our story on the best luggage sets. The brand, which is known for its retro style trunks and weekenders, is currently still available on select third-party retailers — including Amazon and Bloomingdale's — but it is hard to say how long stock will last or if those items will even ship. If you're looking for luggage for an upcoming trip and were considering Paravel, we've gathered alternatives below. All of these recommendations have either been recommended by experts or NBC Select editors in previous reporting or have high ratings from hundreds of reviews. If you liked Paravel's trunk, consider this option from Away. It has a lightweight polycarbonate shell and a patented compression system inside that allows you to pack enough for a three-week trip, according to the brand. The trunk is also 20% off on the brand's website through Memorial Day. Also nice: Away just started selling their most popular suitcases, including The Trunk, on Amazon. One of our favorite weekender bags, this option is similar in style to Paravel's popular canvas bags. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin loves that it has a separate, zippered shoe compartment she can keep the dirty soles of her running sneakers away from her clothing. It also has several inner pockets to organize your stuff, top handles and a removable shoulder strap. One of our NBC Select Travel Award winners, our testers liked how easy this bag was to maneuver. It has a polycarbonate shell and inner compression panels for maximum packing room. It also has multifunctional spinner wheels, a TSA-approved lock and a laundry bag included for dirty clothes when you travel. Another Travel Award winner, Dagne Dover's Dakota Backpack, is great as a personal item on a flight or for commuting to work. Rebecca Rodriguez, NBC Select editorial projects manager, finds the neoprene material super easy to clean with warm water and soap. The backpack also has padded straps for comfort, a zippered front pocket and an interior laptop sleeve. As the daughter of a pilot, I've been traveling my entire life, which means I've been through my fair share of luggage. This duffel has been a game changer for me. I've used it on weekend trips or as my personal item on a plane, along with my spinner suitcase. The top handles are long enough to throw over your shoulder, but it also comes with a detachable crossbody strap. The main compartment is super roomy and there is a separate compartment for shoes. I also love that the exterior is made from an easy-to-wipe-down nylon. I recently travelled with my 4-year-old and 4-month-old, and this bag fit diapers, tons of snacks, coloring books, bottles and a change of clothes for all of us. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers various topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
NBC News
15-05-2025
- NBC News
Get ready to 'add to cart' — Away luggage is now available on Amazon
When it comes to luggage, Away makes some of our favorite pieces to travel with — so much so that one of its carry-ons won an NBC Select Travel Award. Historically, the brand has only been available for purchase on its website. But starting today, you can find several bestselling pieces on Amazon. Though not every piece the brand makes is available on Amazon, a large selection of its offerings are there— including the Large Carry-on, Everywhere Duffle and more. Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite pieces from Away that can now be found on Amazon. Away luggage available on Amazon Away The Bigger Carry-On This carry-on earned a spot in our 2024 Travel Awards as the best overall hardshell suitcase for several reasons, like its ability to fit many things and how easy it is to navigate crowded airports. This model is slightly bigger than Away's standard carry-on, also available on Amazon. It comes with a TSA-approved lock with straps and buckles inside, which helps compress your clothing and keep everything secure. Away Medium Checked Luggage Larger than the carry-on bags, this checked suitcase has many of the same attributes, like an adjustable telescopic handle, smooth spinner wheels and inner buckles and belts that help compress items to help you fit as much as possible. It also comes with a water-repellant laundry bag and a dust bag to store in between trips. Consider Away's Large Checked Luggage or their 31-inch Trunk Luggage if you need a larger bag. Away Everywhere Zip Backpack This travel backpack also makes a great work bag. It is made from water-repellent nylon and has padded straps for comfort, plus a breathable mesh back to prevent you from getting too hot as you carry it around. The bag meets most airlines' requirements for personal items and it has a padded interior sleeve for a laptop. It also has one zippered exterior pocket and multiple interior pockets to store various items easily. Away Everywhere Duffle Bag Need a new weekend bag? This bag will get the job done. Like the Everywhere Backpack, it's made from water-repellant nylon and has leather trim. The bag has top handles and comes with a detachable shoulder strap. Inside you'll find a padded laptop sleeve and two large slit pockets, plus a main compartment that can hold enough clothes for the weekend. Away Small Toiletry Bag Experts previously told us to factor in washability and different compartments when shopping for a toiletry bag, and this option from Away meets those requirements. It's made from water-resistant nylon, making it easy to wipe down. It has a zippered pocket on the outside and inside and two separate compartments — one enclosed by mesh and another enclosed by transparent vinyl. The bag also has a top handle so you can grab it quickly. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers various topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
NBC News
07-03-2025
- NBC News
Save up to 40% on luggage right now at Walmart
Heading somewhere tropical for spring break? Or maybe you'll be heading out on a road trip. Whatever the case, if you need luggage, now is a good time to stock up. Through March 7, Walmart is offering up to 40% off a wide range of luggage — including backpacks, carry-ons, duffel bags and more. You'll even find a number of discounts on luggage brands that experts have recommended to us in the past — like Bagsmart and Delsey. To help you shop the sale, we rounded up some of the best deals available. We focused on brands NBC Select editors or experts have recommended in the past, as well as on items that are highly rated and have over 1,000 reviews. Best Walmart luggage deals Bagsmart Tote Bag Bagsmart's carry-on won an NBC Select Travel Award last year, but the brand makes various other types of bags, too. This 40% off bag is a great lightweight travel tote. It had a trendy puffer look to it, which also serves to cushion whatever you're carrying. The bag weighs less than a pound and has three exterior and six interior pockets, giving you many spots to tuck things away. It also has a padded compartment for your laptop. Travelhouse Hardshell Carry on Luggage 20' At nearly half off, this carry-on spinner bag is a great deal for those who will be getting on an airplane anytime soon. It weighs just under six pounds, has a hard shell exterior and multi-directional wheels that make it easy to push through crowded airports, according to the brand. Inside, one side has a fully zippered closure, while the other has straps to keep your items in place. This bag has a 4.6-star average rating from over 3,300 reviews at Walmart. YOMYM Backpack Purse Multipurpose pieces can make traveling much easier. This backpack can also be worn as a purse, which may help you reduce how much you have to pack. The faux leather bag has two zippered compartments on the exterior and two side pockets for water bottles or umbrellas. Inside, it has three slit pockets that can carry items like your phone, keys or wallet. It has two straps so you can wear it as a backpack, or a removable shoulder strap if you want to wear it as a purse. This bag has a 4.4-star average rating from over 5,125 reviews on Amazon. This set is from Securitech by Delsey and comes with a 20-inch carry-on spinner and a 27-inch spinner that can be checked. Both bags have spinner wheels that rotate in all directions, retractable handles and have hard shell exteriors with a scratch-resistant coating, according to the brand.. The set is available in silver or blue. This set, which has a 4.5-star average rating from over 1,200 reviews at Walmart, comes with a 20-inch spinner bag, a weekender bag and a toiletry bag. The carry-on spinner has a TSA-approved lock and a telescopic handle that can be set at different heights. The weekender bag has a sleeve that can be placed over the handle of the spinner bag to keep it secure and the toiletry bag is made of water-resistant material to protect it from spills and stains. More Walmart luggage deals to shop Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers a variety of topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
NBC News
28-02-2025
- Business
- NBC News
The Apple AirTag is currently at its lowest price ever
Notorious for losing your keys or wallet? Or perhaps you've been burned one too many times by an airline losing your luggage. Whatever the case may be, if you need to keep track of your belongings, the Apple AirTag can help. Our NBC Select editors have reviewed it extensively, and it's won a number of awards (e.g. an NBC Select Travel Award for best Bluetooth tracker and a Giftable Tech Award). If you've been thinking about buying an AirTag or need to replenish your stock, now is a good time: A pack of four is currently on sale for its lowest price ever. The four-pack usually retails for $99, but it's currently available for $64.49. That means that each AirTag costs just over $16, well under the $29 that a single AirTag normally goes for. Apple AirTag 4-pack 4.7-star average rating from 14,602 reviews on Amazon The Apple AirTag, which is about the size of a quarter, is one of our favorite travel accessories because it can help you find and/or keep track of your items by syncing it with your smart devices. You can use the Apple FindMy app to pinpoint the exact location of your AirTag if it's within 30 feet. When you're near the tracker, you can use its Precision Finding feature, which guides you toward your item using an arrow that points you in the AirTag's direction. It also has a chime or sound feature, which makes it easier to find. The beauty of the Apple AirTag is how adaptable it can be. 'I use Apple AirTags for all kinds of travel: everything from international trips to commuting to work,' says NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz. He has one in his work backpack, his suitcase and his keys. If your tagged items (like luggage, keys or your wallet) go missing, you can set your AirTag into 'lost mode,' which will automatically notify you when it's detected back in your network. Why trust NBC Select? Jordan Bowman is a commerce editor at NBC Select who writes and edits tech, fitness and cleaning stories. Bethany Heitman is a contributing writer at NBC Select who covers a variety of topics, including home, tech and beauty.
