Is the Rimowa Original Cabin worth $545?

Yes. A Rimowa lasts 10 years and survives 200+ flights; you'll buy three cheaper suitcases in that same period at $3-4K total spend. The math stops being about the initial price and starts being about cost per use, where the Rimowa wins decisively. Plus, it actually looks better after five years, which matters.

What is the best carry-on luggage under $250?

The Away Larger Carry-On is the closest thing to a real alternative, but you're accepting a weaker structural shell and less reliable wheels in exchange for saving $300. If $250 is your absolute ceiling, buy it. If you can find an extra $295, wait and get the Rimowa.

How does the Rimowa Original Cabin compare to the Away Larger Carry-On?

The Away is prettier and lighter, the Rimowa is built to survive your actual life. Away's hybrid construction is smart marketing but poor engineering; after three years of travel, you'll notice the flex in the frame and the creeping wheel wobble that the Rimowa simply doesn't have. One is luggage. One is Instagram luggage.

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