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Luggage maker Away has opened a resale storefront selling returned and unsold inventory at discounts of up to 30%. During a soft launch period, the company says 80% of the available stock sold within two weeks. Items may carry minor cosmetic flaws such as scuffs or dents.
WIRED compiled a list of 13 recommended gifts for travelers, including a Quince expandable carry-on and checked-bag luggage set priced at $270, and Amazon's 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition, priced at $200 and $250 respectively. The guide also points readers toward related WIRED roundups on travel tote bags, gifts for women, and stocking stuffers.
A reviewer compared Quince's expandable carry-on and large checked bag to Away's Flex line and found nearly identical materials, dimensions, and features including spinner wheels, combination locks, and lifetime warranties. Quince's bundle costs $270 combined, versus Away's separate prices of $325 and $425, and Quince also offers a 365-day return window.
Tisha Johnson, head of design at EV startup Slate Auto, leads styling of a pickup that starts under $25,000 — the cheapest new truck on sale in the US. The vehicle, offered in a modular Fastback configuration, has drawn design awards and roughly 180,000 reservations, according to the company's figures cited in the coverage.