The Best Aluminum Carry-On Luggage Under $1,000 | Away, Tumi, Rimowa, Arlo Skye and More
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- Aluminum Luggage used to be the most expensive luggage you could buy but brands like Away, Arlo Skye, and Carl Friedrik are bringing down the entry price on this durable category of luggage!
Timestamps 0:00
0:46 - Who is this luggage for?
2:09 - Brand Breakdown
MVST Select: thekavalier.reviews/mvsts48a7a
Carl Friedrik: thekavalier.reviews/CF-L
Arlo Skye: thekavalier.reviews/Arlo-Skye
Away: thekavalier.reviews/Away-Alum...
4:33 - Traditional Brands
Rimowa: thekavalier.reviews/Rimowa
Tumi: thekavalier.reviews/Tumi-Alum...
Zero Halibuton: thekavalier.reviews/Z-H
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Hey gents - I shot this pre-pandemic and held onto it until now as travel restrictions are easing. Did not want to encourage travel until it’s safe. Hope everyone is doing alright and staying safe.
“I am a data point of one” is a great line.
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Can’t believe I missed this. This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Thanks
I was literally looking into this topic yesterday. Thanks man.
great review video and nailed the things i was curious about!
If you can afford Tumi. Always buy tumi. I sold luggage for 8-9 years(2000). One of the funniest jobs I had. Tumi and Hartman always held their own. Ballistic material is a must for those that travel. Make sure it has a honey comb frame. Don't confuse ballistic material and ballistic nylon material. It is not the same. Ballistic material is a self healing fabric.
My company has done work for ZH! At the end of the project, the employees of our company got a great discount on the new collection that we worked on. Love it. Can't wait to travel with it.
Perfect timing for travel season ;)
Whatever that looks like this year...
Hardly 😂😂😷
Hahaha
Exactly
GREAT video! Very educational and to the point. Best video I have seen on this subject!
Thank you for the review it helped a lot!
Thank you this review helped me a lot!
Wow i came that early! Nice video! 🤗
Love this content! Thanks!
Awesome presentation...thanks for the info!
Good video, very useful, thanks! I think I'm going to go with the Arlo Skye aluminum!
i have a full set of ZH and its 20 yrs old and still works like the day i got it.
just a PSA... Aluminium luggages will eat up at least 5KG of your weight credit when flying and thats empty weight.
not an issue if you don't fly shitty budget airlines
Hard-shell luggage can be used for anybody that doesn't want TSA roaming through their stuff. In addition, it's good for as a locked stored trunk at home too! It's good to think in a multi-purpose function over closed mindedness perspective.
Great video. Thank you!
Great review 👌
My brother has a hybrid Rimowa and is highly encouraging me to get one Aluminium, but as stated and said in the video, I am more towards an Away, just rather rotate btw my regular Rimowa for Internacional traveling and domestic with a Al version! Def will consider your remarks when getting one, soon this year! Thanks Jon!
This is a very helpful video. By the way, have your ever heard of Enkloze luggage? if so I'd love to hear your opinion and where the aluminium luggage fits in among the other brands you mention.
I had no idea they made aluminium (yes a Brit here!) luggage. I flew from LA to Nashville on my way back to the UK and my brand new suitcase was dropped. It developed a huge crack down the side and I had to throw it out. I'll be looking into your suggestions, so thanks!
How does the Monos Hybrid compare to these aluminum ones?
I have heard that Briggs & Riley is a great brand of luggage, but I have never purchased any. I did see that they have some made with polycarbonate. I used to see this brand every time I was in Dillard's in the past, but I never bought any because of the cost. I might be more inclined to pay the price now that I am older, but I would want a durable, quality brand. Do you have experience with this brand?
I'd like to see more about the interior organisation features of luggage if you ever get time.
Would like to see you review and compare Away aluminum and the Carl Friedrik
What do
You
Think about black aluminum ?
How about a video showing the packing capacity of each?
would love to hear your thoughts on Calpak and the hybrid luggage at Monos
Problem with these nice luggages is they're prone to being stolen, since the thiefs dont even care about the inside, the case itself can be sold for a pretty penny...
If airport staff can just walk out with people's luggage they have a big security problem anyway.
@@vishnu2699 yes but what do you while abroad? the compensation isnonly useful when you go back home
I thought that too. So I would probably only get the carry on size.
I wanna know about the Montblanc nightlife carry on. I work as a consultant and want something nice yet subtle. You’d be surprised the amount of times I have to take my luggage to a client site before heading to the hotel.
Xiaomi has an alu cabin luggage for 200 USD and it seems awesome but the locks are made of plastic. The only thing that's bad. Worth it or a no go?
With airlines getting stricter regarding carry on weight, I’d be reluctant to own any luggage that’s an ounce heavier than it needs to be. I’d rather save that weight and use it toward the contents of the case, not the case itself.
Beyond that, if you’re on a long trip the weight of your luggage can really become a burden, especially if you’re hopping from plane to train and utilizing local subways and busses to get around.
Just ordered the Tumi.
Didn't think I'd take to them having always used leather luggage sets. But when I got my rimowas and used them for several trips I saw the logic. They are tougher. they can take the abuse from baggage handlers in airports. Gives you peace of mind that your stuff inside is getting the better protection. And they're cheaper than leather luggage sets.
Have you tried FPM Milano?
I considered the Tumi but had to have the Rimowa. For me the looks cannot be beat.
What about the samsonite lite-box alu?
Just curious. Why is durability important for a carry on? Isn't aluminium over kill for carry on since no one will be handling the bag but yourself? They do look cool though
Jon would have been nice to see a comparison of real suitcases than just pictures on monitors for all suitcases mentioned in the tittle
We have a two large aluminum suitcase of Away suitcases its worth the price then Rimowa,.Away is really guaranted and worth it!!
What about MVST? Any good?
Got the rimowa cabin classic 35l for about 550 euro. I’m happy
Wer did u buy it? Is it on sale?
Please review Bamboo wolf aluminum travel luggage.
What about Sterling aluminum hard cases?
Arlo Skye Aluminum Carry on versus Away's carry on, any thoughts? I feel like the interior and the battery of Arlo Skye is more Luxe, the battery clasp and interior of Away feels a bit cheap.
I own a black aluminum Arlo Skye. Perfect. The brand was started by an Ex Tumi executive and Louis Vitton executive. You do the math.
My first Rimowa broke, a failed weld in the hinge, it was replaced under warranty for a small model and not as well made after LVD purchased Rimowa, I'm disappointed
Apparently pre-acquisition Rimowa wasn’t that “well made” either if the weld failed.
Samsonite is a great company and totally underrated. They are made in Germany just like Rimowa. If you are on a budget, I recomment Samsonite.
I love the aluminium, however they weight like 5kg...Imagine going on a flight (ie. VietJet) where cabin bag is 7kg max limit. You're screwed. Polycarbonate it is, makes it super beneficial if you have the lifetime warrenty, so I think Rimowa or AWAY is the best here. However, like you rightly said - with Rimowa you are getting that bit extra (repair accessibility and also finishing of product). I don't care so much for the name, but Rimowa is a name for a reason I can get behind.
Monos now has a hybrid version of their luggage too.
I think you missed Samsonite, that entered the race last year if i'm not mistaken.
Rimowa or nothing.
do you have a preference between Arloskye and Away luggage? there's a slight price difference between the two and I was curious if you felt that the $50 price difference between the two brands is meaningful at all in terms of quality or even customer service .
Away has a sale right now.
Legend walker 1000 series is very good also
Has anyone had experience with Echolac?
This is it much of a review, minimum details and video footage of the actual stuff
I’ve had the MVST Select one and the company is TRASSSSSSSSSSH. I’ve since thrown it away in favour of Away’s competition (who at the moment doesn’t have aluminum luggage). Away aluminum will be my next go to luggage.
hey! im interested in buying an MVST one - what made you think it was not good? curious to hear your thoughts
Tumi is the best looking one
FPM bags also look good.
Anyone else feel like Superman is trying to sell me a suitcase here?
Any hardshell carryon is for Chinese tourists or 100 year old Westerners.
Away raised their prices 😢
The blonde Freddie Mercury cameo was interesting…!
pelican or nanuk - less expensive and way more tougher
Random question for you do you think grey on grey looks good? For example a grey dress shirt with grey wool slacks? or do you feel other colors will compliment the slacks better? I have a lavender purplish Dress shirt that look great with them but not sure about my grey shirt. If anyone has great perspective feel free to respond..I tend to stay away from black these days with clothing since it gets hot here in AZ.
Very light grey shirt and mid-dark trousers works.
@@madaxe I also do different shades of Grey for example a light grey shirt with Charcoal trousers or heather Gray trousers definitely works I believe. Thanks for your feedback!
What about Montblanc luggage?
they are good for nothing but pens.
@@aaronc9983 that's not true they have made excellent leather since 1926. They make 300k timepieces. You are just not going to hear about them in rap song s
Watch until the end
What is that, are the Village People back?
Xiaomi also offers an aluminum suitcase at a fair price below 200 dollars.
It would be interesting to hear your opinion on it.
I am usually a big fan of the Xiaomi brand specially of their smartphones and robot vacuums. Not so sure about the suitcase though, because they lack experience.
gives me a feeling there wasn't much info in this video unlike others
This video would've made sense if you had the actual bags to compare
Ok, but is no one talking about the last 7 seconds of the video? 😂
Peli with badass padlocks all the way, for when you're away from the TSA
Es ist Rimo-"VA" bitte!
Rimowa have killed off everything except their main luggage range and embraced inferior polycarbonate. Probably because they've been purchased by a private equity firm.
LVMH is not a private equity firm.
I really want a nice aluminum suitcase, but I cannot justify the expense, because I only never go anywhere. So honestly, spending a hundred dollars on a suitcase is hard to justify for me, or even just having one at all would not justify the space it would take in my house. Well, if I ever get a job that requires me to travel all of the time, one of these will definitely be on my list.
buy it used that stuff last forever. you can bang the dents out, have them re brushed or polished... just like a car...
Aluminium
Walmart, cheap, plentiful, last fir years, if broke, Uber to Wally world and get another one. If need a hardcase, get a pelican, bulletproof, literally. It’s just yer clothes😎
should have included halliburton
Too late, already purchased the Rimowa last week!
Happy so far??
@@cv97035 Yeah, their wheels are a game-changer, so smooth and effortless!
maurice22ravel many thanks from Greece!! I will buy a set soon!!
I don’t get the “patina” thing. Sounds like clever marketing to me. It’s like if you have a dent in your car - that’s a dent, not patina. Patina on leather, brass or wood makes sense. A dent in aluminium is damage, not patina.
Has anyone told you that you look like Henry Cavill?
Owning two 40 year old aluminium RIMOWA . Undestructable.
(By the way.. the brand is pronounced "Ree-moe-va" not "Reemoa")
So cute 🥰
LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Tie three or four colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is NOT THEIR luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it. th-cam.com/video/q-gLsegazCs/w-d-xo.html
Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the airport turnstile...
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These ribbons make your luggage different and EASY TO SPOT when the piece is surrounded by 35 other cases unloaded from the bus. Using 4 ribbons make it immediately different than other cases with 1 ribbon.
Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long and not longer. Cut the ends at 45 degrees.
Tie to the base of the handle, tie to the metal buckle. Thus, it will not slip along the handle.
Tie the ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 5 inches from the handle. This is too short to catch on anything such as rollers.
Scissor cut trim the ribbons to cascading different lengths after they are tied. Put a drop of Super Glue at the end.
If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/4” the color layers will all show up no matter how they drape.
You can see these ribbons from 40 feet away.
Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case.
Tie using a HALF WINDSOR KNOT to the metal buckle ring of the handle.
Learn Half Windsor knot tying:
It is the 2nd example in this video
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This knot does not loosen.
Put your phone number on one ribbon using a fine point permanent Sharpie.
Example: “Owner 454-333-7878”
No personal name necessary.
No address necessary on the ribbon.
Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique. The 4th ribbon could be black color.
Stand by the output port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing your piece.
Tie your backpack, skiies, duffel bag, carry-on, and what ever else with matching ribbons-even your computer case bag.
If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself.
Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible.
Pleasant color combinations:
Red, white and blue
Chartreuse and purple and orange
Orange and light blue
Orange and yellow
Gray and pink
Green and yellow
Red and Green
Red and Gold
Light blue and light green and white
The 4th ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan
Tip #2 PICTURE RECORD
Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. Take a picture of the interior. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like” if someone is tasked with searching for it.
You can show this picture to the searcher or attach a picture to your report for lost luggage.
Take this picture outside in direct sun not under neon lights.
Tip #3 INSIDE IDENTITY
Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put TWO pieces in DIFFERENT places such as INSIDE a pocket to the case. If you dare, put your phone number DIRECTLY ON THE FABRIC Liner of the case WITHOUT USING TAPE. Or, put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape...
To be sneaky about the tape, put your phone number on the STICKY side of the tape. Nothing is on the surface side of this tape.
Tip #4 HIDDEN IDENTITY
Put your phone number on a 2” x 1/2” piece of fabric or plastic sheet. Use colored Duct tape, such as black or red or neon, to tape this message to the top side of the handle. This message is under the tape hidden from view. The lettering does not touch the sticky part. Wrap it 2-3 times. Also include Tips 1,2,3 above. If you need to prove identity of the case, just unwrap it and show.
Tip #5 ADDING UNIQUENESS
Use 4 ribbons
Add 1 designer ribbon
colored duct taped handle
Stencil SPRAY PAINT a 2” or smaller stencil letter or number or word or your initials to the suit case exterior surface in addition to using all the other ideas here. Stencil spray the BOTTOM OF THE CASE as well.
Stencil spray paint a letter to the TOP ribbon.
Use ribbons that are wider or more narrow than 1”.
Put a travel sticker on the case.
Tip #6 WEIGH YOUR OWN
Scales accuracy varies at different airports. If you are even 1 pound over, you pay. So, regulate yourself. Found on Ebay, buy a
HAND HELD DIGITAL SCALE
It is less than $15.
Tip #7 GPS TRACKING DEVICE
Duct tape to an inside pocket a GSM GPS Tracking device. Find them on Ebay. Your iphone can tell you where your luggage is.
Is it in another city? th-cam.com/video/qJkUSNIBsP0/w-d-xo.html
HomingPIN tracker th-cam.com/video/V96ADrVzhys/w-d-xo.html
Gego Tracker th-cam.com/video/EI0ARnEqq-w/w-d-xo.html
Worldwide Tracker ...GSM, Wifi, Bluetooth
USB rechargeable
Tip #8 OLD TAGS, YOUR ITINERARY
Remove old trip tags before you arrive at the airport. Remove confusion.
Put a copy of your trip itinerary in an outside pocket so the agent can redirect the bag.
Ask the travel agent to send you copies.
Photograph all travel documents using your cell phone.
Tip #9 FLIGHT SAFETY
Put laptops, cameras and jewelry in your CARRY-ON. th-cam.com/video/fQLIwVXa3oU/w-d-xo.html
Tip #10 LET LUGGAGE FOLLOW YOU
Choose non stop flights.
Choose connecting flights of at least 90 minutes so luggage has time to be transferred to the next plane.
Compare white luggage destination tag city code to your itinerary for accuracy.
Tip #11 TAKE SCREEN SHOTS OF THESE TIPS
Then share them with your friends. Include the Tube Video seen here also.
Tip #12 PHOTOGRAPH THIS
Your travel plan
Vaccine Passport
Hotel confirmations handwritten by you.
Your luggage, inside and out. Include unusual words spray paint stenciled on luggage by you. Show a close up of ribbon colors.
Your destination luggage tag, bar code tag
Receipts for payment of trip.
If you lose paper versions, you have a backup.
Passcode lock your cell phone in case it is lost.
Tip #13 LUGGAGE DESTINATION TAG
Check the accuracy of the white luggage tag code against your itinerary. You may be sending your luggage to the wrong city.
BAGGAGE THEFT VIDEO
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Tip # 14 AVOID these in CHECKED baggage
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Tip #15 IF YOU SELL LUGGAGE
Include a set of 3-4 ribbons, 14” long, with the sale. Consider tying them on for the customer. Sell an extra set for the hand carry piece.
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Tumi is wayyy more functional/durable than Rimowa
Please show the bags!!!! We’re here to see the bags not you.
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