My Monos carry on in Rose Quartz just got delivered today and I'm DYING to open it! Your reviews helped me decide :) I do have a funny question, though - how do the Rose Quartz and the Champaign on the hybrid look next to each other? If I ever buy another checked in sized bag, I'm going with a zipperless hybrid, but I would still like them to look good next to each other 😅 Have a great day!
I’m leaning towards the monos hybrid (champagne, so regal) even though a wee bit in the heavier side. I’ve never been a fan of zippers. I guess I’m old school 😊 I would like you to do a video like this on personal items. I’m still conflicted 🙄
@jugr1957 with personal items it’s so hard. I don’t even have a favorite. It’s all about the airline and the allowance and the trip and what you’re bringing. For example, I only fly internationally, so it has to be small, yet I bring camera gear so it has to fit. So I did the personal item types video at least :)
Great concise reviews. Another thought about why weight is important. If you are a small person, sometimes lifting the bag up in the overhead bin can be a challenge especially if you are height challenged since you have to stand on your tiptoes. The lighter the luggage to start with, the easier it is to lift up. You don't have to go through the lift a leg up on the outside of the seat and lift the bag onto your knee, then do a modified squat and jerk to heft it up the rest of the way.
I love all of your reviews and content and am really happy about the updates! You have truly done an outstanding job! I have purchased 3 July bags and hauled 1 to Bali. I wish I had known that they typically don’t weigh because I purchased a hand held luggage scale and cried about not taking my carry on. So, I just checked my old Delsey carry on (12 years old, soft sided, expandable and well used) as well as my brand new pink July checked bag. She held up beautifully. I’m so sad to hear about the handle on yours- PLEASE keep us posted on the warranty! And I really wish they would send you a trunk! They’re silly not to! Hugs and happy holidays! 🎄🎅🏻🥂
Thanks for sharing all your great travel info!!! Really helpful reviews, packing tips and travel guides. Liked the beauty video you posted too, wish it was still up as it was sooo helpful for so many things. Bought the Lange flatiron too.👍👍
Thanks for all your video reviews (and the fit check at the airport sizers!). We just ordered the monos carry-on in olive for my husband and the carry-on plus in taupe for me! 😀 So excited!
Thanks for the awesome video! I bought a Beis carryon last February based on last year’s video and I still love it. I debated a lot between Monos Carry On Plus, and Beis for that purchase. If I had to pick something from this year’s video I would probably go with the Monos Hybrid for myself, and the Heys one (the light one) or Quince for my 13 year old, but we really don’t need anymore carryon luggage as we have two other soft side carryons (Kirkland Signature, and Swiss Gear) that are 10+ years old. My 17 year old prefers soft side luggage so it is probably Travel Pro when she needs a new suitcase. My husband loves the Samsonite Just Right suitcase that I found a little too small (and bought the Beis to replace).
I got the July light expendable for 2 week trip to Europe. I never though I could go so long with carry-on but thanks to you I was able to do so. It was perfect for airports/ trains. I checked it on my way back as I brought back 1 bottle of wine and 2 small bottle of Olive oils from vineyards I visited and had meals at. Thank you for all your reviews!! 😊
I ended up choosing the monos hybrid based on your recommendation, and I love it! We just came back from a 2 week trip through Ireland and Scotland, and she’s also been through a few weeks of domestic travel. It’s been perfect for my needs and I LOVE the trunk opening. I don’t know if I’d ever go back to a zippered suitcase after this. I have had to check her a couple of times, and shes gotten quite a few scuffs and scratches, but it doesn’t really bother me. I’m just happy she’s being used!
I bought the Heys airlite and the Heys Earth tones based on your videos - got them a couple days ago and can't wait to use them! I think I am going to try out the earth tones first - so she gets to travel in 2 weeks! I have never used hard shell before, so I am excited! My daughter has claimed the airlite for our January trip, too. thanks for your videos :).
I’ve been watching reviews of luggage all year especially on your channel. I waited for a big sale such as black Friday. And I finally bought my traveling companion for my 2023 December trip to the Netherlands to celebrate my birthday. I got the monos carry-onfor $153 plus tax, so about $163! I’m thrilled. It should be arriving today or tomorrow. Can’t wait to get it packed up!
I actually bought the Quince 20” suitcase in black after you reviewed it. I took it on a two week trip from FL to Sydney, Australia. I used it as an overhead carry on the way there and checked it the way back. It looked brand new, even after checking it and loved the compression. The wheels glide very smoothly on different surfaces and the handle is very sturdy. My other carry on is an American Tourister soft shell (which I absolutely love, I used it on a 3 week trip to Colombia) but it’s not an internationally sized carry on so I bought the Quince in its place. Now I’m a few days away from taking the Quince on a week long trip to Europe. Just in case someone is looking for another testimonial on the suitcase since you didn’t get a chance to travel with it. I thought I’d share :)
Send your July Luggage back! I had my July Carry on cracked after being gate checked and later had my handle broken from another incident with gate checking my bag. Both times the customer service team was prompt and I had a new piece of luggage in under a week! July luggage stands by their warranty!
I recently purchased the Monos carry on plus which was on sale for $183. I ended up going for the plus because it wouldn't give me trouble with any of the airlines I mostly travel with. I do have an ItLuggage softside which is compatible with just about any stingy airline anyways, but I fell in love with the Heys Airlight specs and colors and may pick one of those when the lavender color way restocks. Lots of talk to say your reviews and tests have been INVALUABLE in my deciding what to purchase and I appreciate all the effort and honesty you put in, keep up the good work!!
I decided to get the Quince 20" carry on and took it on it's first trip (5 days) this past week. I purchased the beige and I absolutely LOVE it! I had plenty of room for all of my things. It was sturdy and light weight. I had no problems getting it into and out of the overhead on the plane or on the train. The surface was easily cleaned with the included sponge and the wheels were solid on the streets of New York city. No issue at all dragging it over a mile from the station to the hotel. I'm planning to take it, and my new Work Tote in Black Croc from Beis on my trip to Scotland in 2024. I like to pack light and swear by capsule wardrobes. I went with Quince due to cost, but I would totally consider Monos. 🥰
Thank you for all your reviews! I just purchased the Monos Hybrid carryon based on your review. It was delivered while I was out of town so I haven’t opened it yet. I hoping I’m not going to regret not getting the larger carryon.
Thanks!!! My Heys is being delivered today!!! Happy the "indestructible " made your top list..I have carried Heys for years but my older Herringbone color 21 inch seemed to not hold as much so hoping this design will work...the company supports problems..they sent new wheels that became broken.❤
I’m getting a Heys for Christmas this year. I’m super excited! We flew Air Canada last year and I couldn’t find anything that would work. I ended up taking a small underseater size which was OK. Looking forward to not worrying about if it will fit!
I have Heys and travel for work weekly. American finally got me! They have busted the case and now there is a huge crack. But this took a year and a half of weekly traveling so I got my moneys worth!
would you ever consider making a in depth video about all things travel accessories? i’m set with all of my luggage and bags but im always open to buying more things to make traveling more efficient and comfortable!
❤ this, finally! I can't wait til you use the quince and review it and let us know how the July warranty works out cause I was really getting excited about it - hopefully the expandable lite doesn't have same handle issues. always loved the monos hybrid especially cause of the latches and quality, only I was worried it wouldn't fit on budget airlines and is heavier. it just looks so classy in the champagne... but I'm curious which you rank better between the 2 HEYS? the Archer interior looks pretty cool too cause if I have bulkier shoes or items on bottom half I don't have to worry about having a whole compression board in the way but still get extra pockets on both sides and a simple buckle in middle to tie down.
The warranty went well- I am receiving a new bag 🥰 As for the heys- I can’t really decide between the two, which is why this video was so hard. If you need lighter weight, the airlite is best. But the inside is preferable in the earth tone, in my opinion. Hopefully I’ll travel with Quince and the archer this year. I’ll bring my new July on my next trip, most likely.
Thank you for the information! I am looking at the July light expandable family set or they Hey's light. I love how July has a life time warrantee and the material of the bag. However Hey's can fit more. Maybe I'll get the heys light cary on and the rest in the July. But the weight is always interesting to see. I am not much of an international traveler but I want to however, not sure if I would run into the weight problem. As always you killed it. I like the monos brand too, I did see where a TH-camr reviewed it and when it was checked there was indention marks like a fingernail or something that can't be buffed so that made me scared to get the bag.
I bought the Aerotrunk carryon based on your reviews and it is a wonderful sturdy piece of luggage. I bought a monos carry on plus from Nordstrom (it arrived damaged) and was able to compare and I think Aerotrunk might be just as good if not better (definitely better price point). They just need more colors.
I’d love Aerotrunk to have a regular carry on that is international sized and expandable! Hopefully soon :) their quality is incredible, and their compression.
Are you going to do a personal item version? By the way, this last weekend I pulled off the Frontier hack with Take Off 2.0! Only paid $41.96 for the roundtrip (Hartford to Orlando). And I was blessed on the way back; they asked for volunteers to sit in the emergency row. I of course ran to the the gate agent to get a free upgrade! Those seats are mad comfortable. I could easily go from Hartford to LA in one of those seats; especially the middle one since it has more width. Thank you a lot for all your tips and reviews; it helped me save a lot of money in this trip, and I sure plan on continue saving. Next goal, make it to Europe for less than $200 😃Norse Atlantic Airways, I'm looking at you!
Awesome to hear! I have thought about doing a video like this with personal items, but there’s so many different types of personal items, it’s way too difficult. I did one for duffels so far :)
I travel 6-9 months out of the year internationally. I've used Away for years, then recently Beis expandable and the Solgaard. The solgaard is a gamechanger as it makes packing and settling in great as I just hang up my solgaard closet. The Solgaard is also convenient as I don't have to fiddle with zippers when going thru security - they are snap closures and super convenient. It's also survived beautifully after needing to be checked many times when flying domestic in India or budget Asian carriers when they have strict weight limits for carry-on. They also have great warranty (which AWay used to have but have since taken it away), I also have to take into account packing for both work (I do a lot of speaking at conferences and high level meetings), scuba diving (that's my only check-in if I'm carrying my own gear), and daily casual and adventure needs. So my rollerboard is the Solgaard, my dive duffle is Patagonia packable 55L Blach Hole, my underseat personal item is the Underseat Pro, I have a Ria sling for essentials and a foladable North Face 42 backpack/duffel that I tuck away if I need an extra on the way back home. I also carry a small and large Longchamp Le Pliage tote as they weigh nothing and are good quality use for daily purses when I arrive and need to look professional.
I’m dying to get my hands on a solgaard to try. I do love snap closures/trunk bags. Do you prefer bringing your own gear for scuba? I’m getting certified in the Maldives soon and I’ll be curious for my future dive vacations!
@@ItsTheKellysyou’ll have a blast getting certified in the Maldives. For a beginner, I wouldn’t rush to buy expensive gear without having a few dives under your belt to see what works for you. It’s always a good idea to, if you are bringing anything of your own, to start with your personal gear first. Mask/snorkel (I recommend low profile masks and rollable snorkel to save space), and fins. Then slowly build up your own gear set as you gain more confidence and experience. Good to test out rental gear first during your course. As for me, I do technical diving and sidemount, so my rig is all customized and not really available in more rental shops. So I travel with it. Luckily I usually do 1 month or more at a dive location so don’t have to lug my gear frequently from place to place. In the trips where I do need to city hop for work, but still want to sneak in some dives, I won’t bring my full setup but just my personal gear, dive computer and regulators. That’s always fun going thru security in many countries, such as India, where they have no idea what it is and it gets flagged every time 😂
Love the video. I am sad the July did not make the cut . I got the July carry on light expandable and I am using it now in my trip and absolutely love it . I am planning to check it just to see how it holds up :))
Have you tried Hotel Collection luggage? I'm looking at their carry-on and it has all the good things you talk about, plus a built in scale! That's pretty appealing!
I am really interested in the July Light or the Light Expandable, but I just realized that there is no side handle. Not sure it would be a deal-breaker, but it seems like a side handle would come in handy in a couple of instances: lifting a bag into the overhead bins or having to carry the bag upstairs (when an escalator or elevator is not available). I know they are trying to keep the weight down, but it doesn't seem like a handle would weigh that much (but I could be wrong).
Great video as usual and thanks a lot for the update. I was wondering if you had problems with the Monos handle (either the regular or the hybrid). I saw a lot of reviews recently saying that it can get stuck and its flimsy.
I really wanted the Away Flex but they didn't plan on updating it to the new redesign anytime soon so I bought the smaller Monos in Sage Green during Black Friday. It was a difficult decision between the green and the adorable pale purple with matching striped interior!
I think the purple is a glossy finish, which is adorable but not as durable, as you can see on the away in this video. The away’s polycarbonate shell really is not good compared to all of the other ones here. If you needed a flex, check out the expandable from Quince. They are an exact dupe for Away but better
@@ItsTheKellysAnother reason I went with Monos is that there is a physical store within 10 minutes of me, so returns and warranty issues could be taken care of without shipping. I will just learn to pack smarter (my first packing cubes arrived today!)
Darn Quince! I wish they would’ve had the expanding option in August when I bought my Away Flex (I used gift cards from a work rewards program so it cost me $50….so not full price) but I went with Away because of the lifetime guarantee, but had Quince had the flex line then I probably would’ve gone with that. So glad I went with navy vs. coast or white because the navy definitely hides the scratches better.
I am wondering if you have had the chance to see or use the Heys XTRAK 21" CARRY-ON and how you think it might compare to the other Heys bags? I need 5 carry on bags for a trip this summer and we are going to be new at this... how to pack for 2 weeks in a carry on... so I would say packable space is a priority as well as durability. We might check one larger piece to share and throw some extra stuff in if it becomes desperate! I had never heard of Heys until your video (which now has me intrigued plus they are currently having a sale) even though it looks like they have been around for awhile. Maybe they just don't advertise as much.
I don’t have any experience with it. Just the two featured here, and the Astro and soon I will review the Zen. I find that a lot of them aren’t that different, but in terms of style on the outside they are.
Great video, Lauren! I’m hoping Monos comes out with an expandable too…in the meantime, I purchased one in Terracotta during the Black Friday sale. Question…I’m curious about returning an item on warranty. Do you keep a few boxes so you could possibly use one to return an item? That would be a lot of boxes for you. I’ve kept a few so far “just in case.” I’m lucky to have space in my basement.
I would love to hear about the process when it’s done! I always wonder about “limited lifetime warranty” or “lifetime warranty” and how easy or difficult it is.
New subscriber here! I've been eyeing the new Ridge travel gear and would love a carry-on. Would you be interested in doing a review on it in the near future? (: I'd love your thoughts on it. I've also seen the Solgaard carryon/ closet, and it caught my interest. Any thoughts on those? Thanks and happy 2024! (:
Sad that Quince doesn’t deliver to Canada. Also, one of our airlines, WestJet, only allows a 21.5” carry-on. The monos would be my choice if they had the appropriate size. Thanks for you vid. It was helpful 🙌🏽
The monos is more like 21.5 than 22. And with west jet allowing 15” for width, and monos being only 14” wide, it should work. I don’t have experience flying with them, but that’s usually how it goes- linear inch allowance.
I’d like to get your opinion on choosing an international carry on. I know some airlines have weight limits, and it’s usually the carry on/personal item combined weight. So I’m trying to decide between purchasing the July carry on light or the regular July carry on. If I had the carry on light, my hope is that I would still have enough weight allowance to pack full personal item (like a travel backpack). However, then I thought maybe it would make more sense to just have a regular carry on, pack it full, and have a crossbody purse as my personal item. But if packing a regular carry on to the brim is too heavy, I don't want to have wasted weight allowance on the bigger suitcase. do you know what the typical packed weight of a carry on would be? and any advice you would give on picking with that in mind?
So here’s my take, and from MY experience in 9 years of travel. All airlines say they have a weight limit (I’ve even made a list for you guys showing the limits for 160+ airlines) but out all of my flights to 93 countries and 7 continents for 9 years, I have only ever been weighed ONCE. (Jet star in Australia) So it is often a worry of mine, including this current trip that I’m on. I even switched to a backpack to better reach my weight limit, and I was never weighed once. (So far) Most of my bags are within 20-23 pounds when FULLY packed, and that varies based on if it’s a 6-7-8 pound bag. We will put it this way: a 6 pound bag with my 2 packing cubes was 7kg (the common limit) so it’s ridiculous. Anyway, the July lite is the lightest, but the weight of the expandable is also the same of quince or heys airlite, and those are larger. The regular July is wonderful, and the warranty I mentioned worked out perfect, but it is heavier. If you want a July, check out the carry on essential instead.
I got one in the middle of my last trip to replace a backpack I wasn’t liking. I’m sure they are great, but I really don’t love X straps in the inside of bags, I love compression pads. That’s why I stay away.
I’m torn between the quince 20 inch and the heys earth tone carry on 😢I am going on a 10 day Italy trip and deciding which is the better option to buy.
Would love your opinion! Debating between the 20inch or 21inch expandable Quince carry on for a trip on United Airlines to Japan. Do you think the 21inch would be okay or should I stick with the 20inch to be on the safe side? I am planning on using it as a carry on on the way there and then expanding and checking on the way back. Thanks for all of your great info!
My husband, myself & our 13 yo son are headed to Australia/New Zealand in a few months and am looking for a great international size carry on, a backpack personal item, we will be checking at least 1 bag as well. There are just too many options! I'm lost...
Hey me too! Going to Australia and New Zealand for March and April. I used Lauren’s advice and went crazy, except I got checkin luggage too. Away aluminum bigger carryon, Monos Hybrid Medium Checked, and last but not least July checked Trunk in matte brown. I’ve been trying them with weekend trips and love them all. Great compression too.
I usually carry a carryon luggage. I'm only 5'2" so I would need a light weight luggage. Also, what is the best personal bag for spirit airlines? Thank you!
There are two bags that are great personal item hacks for spirit, so you can fit as much as possible for free. I’ve done several videos of both. (Reviews and packing) they are called takeoff luggage and underseat pro. Check out my personal item playlist and they should be there :)
My luggage has been weighed several times in the last year in Europe. Ironically, bag size was never checked. I travel with the TravelPro Maxlite 5 spinner because of the low weight.
@@ItsTheKellys Lufthansa and Swiss, both owned by Lufthansa group and Star Alliance members. Only connecting flights in Europe not to the US were weighed.
Hello, On your other review the Heys Airlite was 5.2lb now is 6.3lb it is the same bag? Or it was not empty on this video I know you say they were all empty but that a huge difference in weight. Thanks
It’s always empty. I do have 7 luggage scales so maybe it varies? I’d put it more towards 5. Everytime I weigh to choose a bag for my flight, it is always under 6.
I purchased the monos, the July light expandable, and the underseat pro. The monos.seemed smaller than the July and didn't roll as easily so I opted to begin my Hawaain island adventures with this one and I absolutely fell in love. It expanded and molded to everything I placed in the bag. My packing cubes were also from July which I also love! We hit 3 islands and over 10,000 miles! We then took a trip to Spain, Africa, and mediternan cruise and the July expandable was a dream! Light weight and compression - ewlala!! July expandable was the winner for cars, trains, planes, ferries, ships, cobble stone streets and bouncing up and down airport and hotel stairs. Thank you for opening my eyes to traveling often and light to experience all the world has to offer. My only sadness in the July expandable light is no side handle and the scuffs on the orange and light green but I'm chalking it up to memories. Thank you! Bev
Help please! : ) I can only get one piece of luggage right now and it’s being gifted. Ideally I would buy a carry-on and maybe the Monos medium check in so I would be ready for anything. I’m leaning towards the Monos hybrid carry on because I love the trunk opening rather than zippers. I’m just worried about the weight. Also I like the obsidian color best due to it seeming more neutral and less flashy plus will show less scuffs. BUT I’m guessing the scratching will show more on the obsidian. Especially if the aluminum corners get scratched, right? Silver scratches against the black. The scratches on the champagne probably blend in more, right? Any feedback greatly appreciated! Oh and since it’s being gifted I keep thinking I should ask for the Monos regular zippered medium check and then buy the hybrid carry on later but I will probably get the most use out of a carry on and could live without the check in bag. Thanks. I’m mostly worried about weight due to airline restrictions. I don’t mind asking someone to help me put suitcase in overhead. I’m 60 and even the zippered one could be too hard for me to lift over my head.
Does your luggage often get weighed as a carry on? I travel extremely often and even though airlines have weight limits, I’ve only ever gotten weighed twice. I don’t find the champagne too flashy at all, and it has been used a lot and you can’t see any scratches or scuffs. But all of the hybrid ones are a gorgeous color.
@@ItsTheKellys This will be my first time owning real luggage. I’ve only been on a plane maybe 4 times. Ha! Used an Eagle Creek soft luggage but it had no wheels and was so heavy. Is the only reason for not getting the black because it’s so common? Also the gold or champagne color is yellowish with no pinkish color to it, right? I don’t care for a rose gold color. Thank you!
@FM-ij7iu I just don’t get black because it’s such a normal color for luggage and I like mine to stand out a bit more without being too “loud”. But the obsidian is gorgeous, so if you love it, get it! The champagne doesn’t have any rose gold to it, in my opinion. It’s like a metallic beige gold if you will
Here's a new brand to review: Royce and Rocket. I came across them quite accidentally tonight. Questionable whether a gimmick or useful foldable shelving inside. (For someone who doesn't like unpacking into hotel drawers, it's interesting.)
Does anyone have issues with their Monos luggage tipping over when using a bag on the handle? This has never happened with my Beis or Away carry-on, so I'm curious if it's common or if mine is a lemon.
Are you packing it unevenly? I constantly have a bag on my handle and it hasn’t happened. I always pack my heaviest things on the bottom of either side.
On your reccomendation I just checked out the Monos bags and they come in at 22" . I cannot use these unfortunetly as I have to use Ryanair where I live and their requirements are 21.5". thank you for the reviews.
Monos keeps coming up as a top choice... however non-influencers say it's overpriced, consistent problems with the handle and terrible customer service. Who here has used the bag and still loves it?
I’ve tested all of these myself and all 5 of my monos bags are in great shape. I think customer service can be hard to get a hold of, however. Also, Since this video, I’ve done the July warranty and have amazing things to say about it. They sent me a new bag within days! They are still in the top :)
@@ItsTheKellys thank you for your reply. I've been using Tom Bihn backpacks but it's becoming uncomfortable in my travels and thinking I need to go back to a wheeled carryon, especially when you have to walk distances in NYC, up and down staircases, on and off the subway/bus, etc...
Clamshell for the win. Tried it vs top opening. Clamshell packs more. Your video on this topic of clam vs top opening is excellent. Everyone should watch it. ❤
I just bought my Beis carryon in February so I am not due any new luggage anytime soon and I really love the Beis, but I too really think if I have to purchase another carryon I would go with the Monos hybrid as well.
I don’t make affiliate income or any income off of them, at all. It doesn’t matter which one you buy. All I do is provide in depth information that you can’t always find online, and sometimes a discount code if I can provide one. I just review luggage in depth and give my opinions on what I think is best, as someone who has been to 95 countries and 7 continents, carry on only. It’s my passion.
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My Monos carry on in Rose Quartz just got delivered today and I'm DYING to open it! Your reviews helped me decide :)
I do have a funny question, though - how do the Rose Quartz and the Champaign on the hybrid look next to each other?
If I ever buy another checked in sized bag, I'm going with a zipperless hybrid, but I would still like them to look good next to each other 😅
Have a great day!
I’m leaning towards the monos hybrid (champagne, so regal) even though a wee bit in the heavier side. I’ve never been a fan of zippers. I guess I’m old school 😊
I would like you to do a video like this on personal items. I’m still conflicted 🙄
@jugr1957 with personal items it’s so hard. I don’t even have a favorite. It’s all about the airline and the allowance and the trip and what you’re bringing.
For example, I only fly internationally, so it has to be small, yet I bring camera gear so it has to fit.
So I did the personal item types video at least :)
I actually have a video where I compare the two, so you can see them together! th-cam.com/video/FA3N21MoNSE/w-d-xo.html
Great concise reviews. Another thought about why weight is important. If you are a small person, sometimes lifting the bag up in the overhead bin can be a challenge especially if you are height challenged since you have to stand on your tiptoes. The lighter the luggage to start with, the easier it is to lift up. You don't have to go through the lift a leg up on the outside of the seat and lift the bag onto your knee, then do a modified squat and jerk to heft it up the rest of the way.
Good point! I’m so tall and large, I often forget that!
I would have to jump on a seat and usually cant so hopefully some kind guy helps, or not...
I love all of your reviews and content and am really happy about the updates! You have truly done an outstanding job! I have purchased 3 July bags and hauled 1 to Bali. I wish I had known that they typically don’t weigh because I purchased a hand held luggage scale and cried about not taking my carry on. So, I just checked my old Delsey carry on (12 years old, soft sided, expandable and well used) as well as my brand new pink July checked bag. She held up beautifully. I’m so sad to hear about the handle on yours- PLEASE keep us posted on the warranty! And I really wish they would send you a trunk! They’re silly not to! Hugs and happy holidays!
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Thanks for this video! Finally bit the bullet and ordered the Monos Carry On. Haven’t traveled with it yet, but can’t wait to use it!
How exciting!
Thanks for sharing all your great travel info!!! Really helpful reviews, packing tips and travel guides. Liked the beauty video you posted too, wish it was still up as it was sooo helpful for so many things. Bought the Lange flatiron too.👍👍
Glad it was helpful! It should still be up! All of my video are :)
Thanks for all your video reviews (and the fit check at the airport sizers!). We just ordered the monos carry-on in olive for my husband and the carry-on plus in taupe for me! 😀 So excited!
Yay! Great color choices!
Thank you for your efforts in educating the community on Luggage choices
Thank you for the kind words and for watching! It means a lot.
Thanks for the awesome video! I bought a Beis carryon last February based on last year’s video and I still love it. I debated a lot between Monos Carry On Plus, and Beis for that purchase. If I had to pick something from this year’s video I would probably go with the Monos Hybrid for myself, and the Heys one (the light one) or Quince for my 13 year old, but we really don’t need anymore carryon luggage as we have two other soft side carryons (Kirkland Signature, and Swiss Gear) that are 10+ years old. My 17 year old prefers soft side luggage so it is probably Travel Pro when she needs a new suitcase. My husband loves the Samsonite Just Right suitcase that I found a little too small (and bought the Beis to replace).
I got the July light expendable for 2 week trip to Europe. I never though I could go so long with carry-on but thanks to you I was able to do so. It was perfect for airports/ trains. I checked it on my way back as I brought back 1 bottle of wine and 2 small bottle of Olive oils from vineyards I visited and had meals at. Thank you for all your reviews!! 😊
So proud of you, and thank you for sharing! I hope your trip was wonderful :)
I ended up choosing the monos hybrid based on your recommendation, and I love it! We just came back from a 2 week trip through Ireland and Scotland, and she’s also been through a few weeks of domestic travel. It’s been perfect for my needs and I LOVE the trunk opening. I don’t know if I’d ever go back to a zippered suitcase after this. I have had to check her a couple of times, and shes gotten quite a few scuffs and scratches, but it doesn’t really bother me. I’m just happy she’s being used!
Great to hear! I’m obsessed with the trunk opening too
Love your reviews!
Thanks so much!
I bought the Heys airlite and the Heys Earth tones based on your videos - got them a couple days ago and can't wait to use them! I think I am going to try out the earth tones first - so she gets to travel in 2 weeks! I have never used hard shell before, so I am excited! My daughter has claimed the airlite for our January trip, too. thanks for your videos :).
How exciting! Which colors did you get? I keep seeing them in other colors and want even more 😂
@@ItsTheKellys ha, me too! I got the blue airlite and the green earth tones :). It's so funny how much we can love luggage!
I’ve been watching reviews of luggage all year especially on your channel. I waited for a big sale such as black Friday. And I finally bought my traveling companion for my 2023 December trip to the Netherlands to celebrate my birthday. I got the monos carry-onfor $153 plus tax, so about $163! I’m thrilled. It should be arriving today or tomorrow. Can’t wait to get it packed up!
So exciting! Let me know how it goes! 🥰
@@ItsTheKellys thanks! I’m going by myself. After seeing the most recent fun videos of you and your friend, I wish you guys were going with me!
I just bought the black Monos on Black Friday. I’m so excited!
Yay! What color did you get?
@@ItsTheKellys I got the black carry on. Now I’m looking for my 14 year old overpacker and my 7 year old.
I actually bought the Quince 20” suitcase in black after you reviewed it. I took it on a two week trip from FL to Sydney, Australia. I used it as an overhead carry on the way there and checked it the way back. It looked brand new, even after checking it and loved the compression. The wheels glide very smoothly on different surfaces and the handle is very sturdy. My other carry on is an American Tourister soft shell (which I absolutely love, I used it on a 3 week trip to Colombia) but it’s not an internationally sized carry on so I bought the Quince in its place. Now I’m a few days away from taking the Quince on a week long trip to Europe.
Just in case someone is looking for another testimonial on the suitcase since you didn’t get a chance to travel with it. I thought I’d share :)
I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for the update since I haven’t gotten to travel with it yet 🥰 have so much fun in Europe!
Send your July Luggage back! I had my July Carry on cracked after being gate checked and later had my handle broken from another incident with gate checking my bag. Both times the customer service team was prompt and I had a new piece of luggage in under a week! July luggage stands by their warranty!
I’ve already started the process! :)
@@ItsTheKellys Was it resolved?
Resolved with no issues.
I recently purchased the Monos carry on plus which was on sale for $183. I ended up going for the plus because it wouldn't give me trouble with any of the airlines I mostly travel with.
I do have an ItLuggage softside which is compatible with just about any stingy airline anyways, but I fell in love with the Heys Airlight specs and colors and may pick one of those when the lavender color way restocks.
Lots of talk to say your reviews and tests have been INVALUABLE in my deciding what to purchase and I appreciate all the effort and honesty you put in, keep up the good work!!
How exciting! Thank you :)
I decided to get the Quince 20" carry on and took it on it's first trip (5 days) this past week. I purchased the beige and I absolutely LOVE it! I had plenty of room for all of my things. It was sturdy and light weight. I had no problems getting it into and out of the overhead on the plane or on the train. The surface was easily cleaned with the included sponge and the wheels were solid on the streets of New York city. No issue at all dragging it over a mile from the station to the hotel. I'm planning to take it, and my new Work Tote in Black Croc from Beis on my trip to Scotland in 2024. I like to pack light and swear by capsule wardrobes. I went with Quince due to cost, but I would totally consider Monos. 🥰
I love this! Thank you for letting us know! 🥰🥰
Im so happy i got to find this channel.
I’m happy you found us too!
Thank you for all your reviews! I just purchased the Monos Hybrid carryon based on your review. It was delivered while I was out of town so I haven’t opened it yet. I hoping I’m not going to regret not getting the larger carryon.
Great comparison video. Have both Monos and Heys but then I’m a little biased since both are 🇨🇦 Congrats on being so close to 10k subscribers! 👏🎉
Canadians are doing it RIGHT! And thank you 🥰
I really want Heys luggage now! It seems like it’ll work best for me & I like how sturdy it seems
Both pieces are incredible!
Thanks!!! My Heys is being delivered today!!! Happy the "indestructible " made your top list..I have carried Heys for years but my older Herringbone color 21 inch seemed to not hold as much so hoping this design will work...the company supports problems..they sent new wheels that became broken.❤
Good choice! I’m excited for you 🥰
I’m getting a Heys for Christmas this year. I’m super excited! We flew Air Canada last year and I couldn’t find anything that would work. I ended up taking a small underseater size which was OK. Looking forward to not worrying about if it will fit!
How exciting! I love that Heys made it fit. So nice to not worry!
I have Heys and travel for work weekly. American finally got me! They have busted the case and now there is a huge crack. But this took a year and a half of weekly traveling so I got my moneys worth!
would you ever consider making a in depth video about all things travel accessories? i’m set with all of my luggage and bags but im always open to buying more things to make traveling more efficient and comfortable!
What type of things would you like me to show?
@@ItsTheKellystoiletry bags, shoe bags, compression cubes, compression bags, luggage scales, makeup bags are things I think of.
❤ this, finally! I can't wait til you use the quince and review it and let us know how the July warranty works out cause I was really getting excited about it - hopefully the expandable lite doesn't have same handle issues. always loved the monos hybrid especially cause of the latches and quality, only I was worried it wouldn't fit on budget airlines and is heavier. it just looks so classy in the champagne... but I'm curious which you rank better between the 2 HEYS? the Archer interior looks pretty cool too cause if I have bulkier shoes or items on bottom half I don't have to worry about having a whole compression board in the way but still get extra pockets on both sides and a simple buckle in middle to tie down.
The warranty went well- I am receiving a new bag 🥰
As for the heys- I can’t really decide between the two, which is why this video was so hard. If you need lighter weight, the airlite is best. But the inside is preferable in the earth tone, in my opinion.
Hopefully I’ll travel with Quince and the archer this year. I’ll bring my new July on my next trip, most likely.
Thank you for the information! I am looking at the July light expandable family set or they Hey's light. I love how July has a life time warrantee and the material of the bag. However Hey's can fit more. Maybe I'll get the heys light cary on and the rest in the July. But the weight is always interesting to see. I am not much of an international traveler but I want to however, not sure if I would run into the weight problem. As always you killed it. I like the monos brand too, I did see where a TH-camr reviewed it and when it was checked there was indention marks like a fingernail or something that can't be buffed so that made me scared to get the bag.
I do love the July lite and really want one for myself, but it is very very small compared to the heys airlite, and not that much lighter.
I’m so happy to hear that Monos is still a top choice. I just took advantage of their Black Friday sale. 😀
Yay! What did you get?
I did the same.. Got the Check-in Large and Medium in terrazzo. Saved about $300. Plus it came with a FREE Metro Vegan Leather Sling
I got the carry on in terracotta and medium checked in olive green (sometimes traveling as a family we still check - I know, I know…)
@user-gt9nn7kl1d haha no worries! Great color choices!
Me too
I bought the Aerotrunk carryon based on your reviews and it is a wonderful sturdy piece of luggage. I bought a monos carry on plus from Nordstrom (it arrived damaged) and was able to compare and I think Aerotrunk might be just as good if not better (definitely better price point). They just need more colors.
I’d love Aerotrunk to have a regular carry on that is international sized and expandable! Hopefully soon :) their quality is incredible, and their compression.
Are you going to do a personal item version?
By the way, this last weekend I pulled off the Frontier hack with Take Off 2.0! Only paid $41.96 for the roundtrip (Hartford to Orlando). And I was blessed on the way back; they asked for volunteers to sit in the emergency row. I of course ran to the the gate agent to get a free upgrade! Those seats are mad comfortable. I could easily go from Hartford to LA in one of those seats; especially the middle one since it has more width. Thank you a lot for all your tips and reviews; it helped me save a lot of money in this trip, and I sure plan on continue saving. Next goal, make it to Europe for less than $200 😃Norse Atlantic Airways, I'm looking at you!
Awesome to hear!
I have thought about doing a video like this with personal items, but there’s so many different types of personal items, it’s way too difficult. I did one for duffels so far :)
I travel 6-9 months out of the year internationally. I've used Away for years, then recently Beis expandable and the Solgaard. The solgaard is a gamechanger as it makes packing and settling in great as I just hang up my solgaard closet. The Solgaard is also convenient as I don't have to fiddle with zippers when going thru security - they are snap closures and super convenient. It's also survived beautifully after needing to be checked many times when flying domestic in India or budget Asian carriers when they have strict weight limits for carry-on. They also have great warranty (which AWay used to have but have since taken it away), I also have to take into account packing for both work (I do a lot of speaking at conferences and high level meetings), scuba diving (that's my only check-in if I'm carrying my own gear), and daily casual and adventure needs. So my rollerboard is the Solgaard, my dive duffle is Patagonia packable 55L Blach Hole, my underseat personal item is the Underseat Pro, I have a Ria sling for essentials and a foladable North Face 42 backpack/duffel that I tuck away if I need an extra on the way back home. I also carry a small and large Longchamp Le Pliage tote as they weigh nothing and are good quality use for daily purses when I arrive and need to look professional.
I’m dying to get my hands on a solgaard to try. I do love snap closures/trunk bags.
Do you prefer bringing your own gear for scuba? I’m getting certified in the Maldives soon and I’ll be curious for my future dive vacations!
@@ItsTheKellysyou’ll have a blast getting certified in the Maldives. For a beginner, I wouldn’t rush to buy expensive gear without having a few dives under your belt to see what works for you. It’s always a good idea to, if you are bringing anything of your own, to start with your personal gear first. Mask/snorkel (I recommend low profile masks and rollable snorkel to save space), and fins. Then slowly build up your own gear set as you gain more confidence and experience. Good to test out rental gear first during your course. As for me, I do technical diving and sidemount, so my rig is all customized and not really available in more rental shops. So I travel with it. Luckily I usually do 1 month or more at a dive location so don’t have to lug my gear frequently from place to place. In the trips where I do need to city hop for work, but still want to sneak in some dives, I won’t bring my full setup but just my personal gear, dive computer and regulators. That’s always fun going thru security in many countries, such as India, where they have no idea what it is and it gets flagged every time 😂
Love the video. I am sad the July did not make the cut . I got the July carry on light expandable and I am using it now in my trip and absolutely love it . I am planning to check it just to see how it holds up :))
I think the lite expandable is great, it’s just so much smaller than the other ones
Have you tried Hotel Collection luggage? I'm looking at their carry-on and it has all the good things you talk about, plus a built in scale! That's pretty appealing!
I haven’t, but it is on my list of companies to contact!
I love your videos so much you should start a asmr luggage channel
Maybe I’ll do some shorts of it :)
@@ItsTheKellys sounds grea my great friend
I am really interested in the July Light or the Light Expandable, but I just realized that there is no side handle. Not sure it would be a deal-breaker, but it seems like a side handle would come in handy in a couple of instances: lifting a bag into the overhead bins or having to carry the bag upstairs (when an escalator or elevator is not available). I know they are trying to keep the weight down, but it doesn't seem like a handle would weigh that much (but I could be wrong).
I don’t think I ever ever use my side handles to be honest. This bag is such a little nugget, it’s so easy to throw up there.
@@ItsTheKellys , very true! Thanks for all the work you do!!!
Excellent video! Could you do a review of monos hybrid vs carl friedrik?
I will reach out to them and definitely try! Although through my research so far, I do not like the inside.
Great video as usual and thanks a lot for the update.
I was wondering if you had problems with the Monos handle (either the regular or the hybrid). I saw a lot of reviews recently saying that it can get stuck and its flimsy.
I personally have not. I do know someone that dealt with that, though. But I have 5 and it hasn’t happened to me
@@ItsTheKellys Thanks a lot for the reply 💕
I really wanted the Away Flex but they didn't plan on updating it to the new redesign anytime soon so I bought the smaller Monos in Sage Green during Black Friday. It was a difficult decision between the green and the adorable pale purple with matching striped interior!
I think the purple is a glossy finish, which is adorable but not as durable, as you can see on the away in this video.
The away’s polycarbonate shell really is not good compared to all of the other ones here. If you needed a flex, check out the expandable from Quince. They are an exact dupe for Away but better
@@ItsTheKellysAnother reason I went with Monos is that there is a physical store within 10 minutes of me, so returns and warranty issues could be taken care of without shipping. I will just learn to pack smarter (my first packing cubes arrived today!)
Darn Quince! I wish they would’ve had the expanding option in August when I bought my Away Flex (I used gift cards from a work rewards program so it cost me $50….so not full price) but I went with Away because of the lifetime guarantee, but had Quince had the flex line then I probably would’ve gone with that. So glad I went with navy vs. coast or white because the navy definitely hides the scratches better.
How does Take Off carryon compare to July ultra light that weighs under 5 lbs?
What an amazing job. The bag weigher you use are they all the same or is one better then another? Thank yoy
I think they are all the same honestly
I am wondering if you have had the chance to see or use the Heys XTRAK 21" CARRY-ON and how you think it might compare to the other Heys bags? I need 5 carry on bags for a trip this summer and we are going to be new at this... how to pack for 2 weeks in a carry on... so I would say packable space is a priority as well as durability. We might check one larger piece to share and throw some extra stuff in if it becomes desperate! I had never heard of Heys until your video (which now has me intrigued plus they are currently having a sale) even though it looks like they have been around for awhile. Maybe they just don't advertise as much.
I don’t have any experience with it. Just the two featured here, and the Astro and soon I will review the Zen. I find that a lot of them aren’t that different, but in terms of style on the outside they are.
Great video, Lauren! I’m hoping Monos comes out with an expandable too…in the meantime, I purchased one in Terracotta during the Black Friday sale. Question…I’m curious about returning an item on warranty. Do you keep a few boxes so you could possibly use one to return an item? That would be a lot of boxes for you. I’ve kept a few so far “just in case.” I’m lucky to have space in my basement.
I don’t keep any boxes, but some warranties may just send a new one instead of sending it in to get fixed. I’m working on it with July currently!
I would love to hear about the process when it’s done! I always wonder about “limited lifetime warranty” or “lifetime warranty” and how easy or difficult it is.
New subscriber here! I've been eyeing the new Ridge travel gear and would love a carry-on. Would you be interested in doing a review on it in the near future? (: I'd love your thoughts on it.
I've also seen the Solgaard carryon/ closet, and it caught my interest. Any thoughts on those? Thanks and happy 2024! (:
I’ve reached out to both with no response yet.
Although I think Solgaard is ridiculous, in my opinion. I think I can fit a lot more with how I pack :)
I’m definitely curious how the AIDAN and JULY brand trunks compare to the Monos Hybrid Trunk.
Me too. But they won’t send one :(
I’ve had my Monos bags for a couple years now and love them but maybe I need the hybrid version 🤔
Stay tuned this month. We might just be giving away a ton of luggage 😘
Sad that Quince doesn’t deliver to Canada. Also, one of our airlines, WestJet, only allows a 21.5” carry-on. The monos would be my choice if they had the appropriate size. Thanks for you vid. It was helpful 🙌🏽
The monos is more like 21.5 than 22. And with west jet allowing 15” for width, and monos being only 14” wide, it should work. I don’t have experience flying with them, but that’s usually how it goes- linear inch allowance.
Also check out heys!
Would like review of balance when full and a bag added on - how it rolls
I’m trying to figure out how to do a rolling video for all of the bags, but I need to find a place to film 40 bags with carpet 😂
I’d like to get your opinion on choosing an international carry on. I know some airlines have weight limits, and it’s usually the carry on/personal item combined weight.
So I’m trying to decide between purchasing the July carry on light or the regular July carry on.
If I had the carry on light, my hope is that I would still have enough weight allowance to pack full personal item (like a travel backpack). However, then I thought maybe it would make more sense to just have a regular carry on, pack it full, and have a crossbody purse as my personal item. But if packing a regular carry on to the brim is too heavy, I don't want to have wasted weight allowance on the bigger suitcase. do you know what the typical packed weight of a carry on would be? and any advice you would give on picking with that in mind?
So here’s my take, and from MY experience in 9 years of travel. All airlines say they have a weight limit (I’ve even made a list for you guys showing the limits for 160+ airlines) but out all of my flights to 93 countries and 7 continents for 9 years, I have only ever been weighed ONCE. (Jet star in Australia)
So it is often a worry of mine, including this current trip that I’m on. I even switched to a backpack to better reach my weight limit, and I was never weighed once. (So far)
Most of my bags are within 20-23 pounds when FULLY packed, and that varies based on if it’s a 6-7-8 pound bag.
We will put it this way: a 6 pound bag with my 2 packing cubes was 7kg (the common limit) so it’s ridiculous.
Anyway, the July lite is the lightest, but the weight of the expandable is also the same of quince or heys airlite, and those are larger.
The regular July is wonderful, and the warranty I mentioned worked out perfect, but it is heavier. If you want a July, check out the carry on essential instead.
Have you tried samsonite carry on luggages? What do you think of them
I got one in the middle of my last trip to replace a backpack I wasn’t liking. I’m sure they are great, but I really don’t love X straps in the inside of bags, I love compression pads. That’s why I stay away.
TravelPro has a very lite line, my favorite!! But it’s just not as pretty. Light weight is so very important in a carry on.
It’s on my list to check out :)
I’m torn between the quince 20 inch and the heys earth tone carry on 😢I am going on a 10 day Italy trip and deciding which is the better option to buy.
The biggest difference is simply the compression pad, and the quince is lighter. They have the quince expandable one too!
Would love your opinion! Debating between the 20inch or 21inch expandable Quince carry on for a trip on United Airlines to Japan. Do you think the 21inch would be okay or should I stick with the 20inch to be on the safe side? I am planning on using it as a carry on on the way there and then expanding and checking on the way back. Thanks for all of your great info!
I always recommend the smaller one when you’re traveling internationally!
Thanks!
Any updates on the July warranty issue? I’m on the verge of getting it but would like to know your experience with their customer service.
Yes it was amazing. I got a new bag! I’m doing a video on it
So I’m debating between the regular hybrid carry on or the hybrid carry on + 😬😬😬 Which would you suggest?? I can’t decide 🫣🫣
If you travel internationally, the regular will be your best bet. The hybrid may be too big for most airlines :)
My husband, myself & our 13 yo son are headed to Australia/New Zealand in a few months and am looking for a great international size carry on, a backpack personal item, we will be checking at least 1 bag as well. There are just too many options! I'm lost...
There are so many options, I agree. Think about what is most important to you and narrow it down from there. For me, it’s compression inside!
Hey me too! Going to Australia and New Zealand for March and April. I used Lauren’s advice and went crazy, except I got checkin luggage too. Away aluminum bigger carryon, Monos Hybrid Medium Checked, and last but not least July checked Trunk in matte brown. I’ve been trying them with weekend trips and love them all. Great compression too.
I usually carry a carryon luggage. I'm only 5'2" so I would need a light weight luggage. Also, what is the best personal bag for spirit airlines? Thank you!
There are two bags that are great personal item hacks for spirit, so you can fit as much as possible for free. I’ve done several videos of both. (Reviews and packing) they are called takeoff luggage and underseat pro. Check out my personal item playlist and they should be there :)
My luggage has been weighed several times in the last year in Europe. Ironically, bag size was never checked. I travel with the TravelPro Maxlite 5 spinner because of the low weight.
Interesting! Which airlines? I have a list of all of the requirements but I’ve never actually been weighed (in Europe)
@@ItsTheKellys Lufthansa and Swiss, both owned by Lufthansa group and Star Alliance members. Only connecting flights in Europe not to the US were weighed.
@mwn3512 interesting! I just flew Lufthansa and Swiss and Croatia on about 8 different flights last month!
@@ItsTheKellysmy European connecting flights to Latvia, Rep of Georgia and Israel weighed the carryon bags.
Have u ever used Ricardo Elite from Macys normally
I had one of their soft ones years and years ago. I just went on their website and I’m not impressed with any of the interiors
Hello, On your other review the Heys Airlite was 5.2lb now is 6.3lb it is the same bag? Or it was not empty on this video I know you say they were all empty but that a huge difference in weight.
Thanks
It’s always empty. I do have 7 luggage scales so maybe it varies? I’d put it more towards 5. Everytime I weigh to choose a bag for my flight, it is always under 6.
@@ItsTheKellys that sound great so is usually under 6lb.
Yes some scale could be off by as much as half a pound.
That explains the difference.
Thanks
I purchased the monos, the July light expandable, and the underseat pro. The monos.seemed smaller than the July and didn't roll as easily so I opted to begin my Hawaain island adventures with this one and I absolutely fell in love. It expanded and molded to everything I placed in the bag. My packing cubes were also from July which I also love! We hit 3 islands and over 10,000 miles! We then took a trip to Spain, Africa, and mediternan cruise and the July expandable was a dream! Light weight and compression - ewlala!! July expandable was the winner for cars, trains, planes, ferries, ships, cobble stone streets and bouncing up and down airport and hotel stairs. Thank you for opening my eyes to traveling often and light to experience all the world has to offer. My only sadness in the July expandable light is no side handle and the scuffs on the orange and light green but I'm chalking it up to memories. Thank you! Bev
Bev, that sounds awesome! I’m so glad you have traveled so well with July! I’m in the middle of my warranty and they are sending me a new bag!
Help please! : ) I can only get one piece of luggage right now and it’s being gifted. Ideally I would buy a carry-on and maybe the Monos medium check in so I would be ready for anything. I’m leaning towards the Monos hybrid carry on because I love the trunk opening rather than zippers. I’m just worried about the weight. Also I like the obsidian color best due to it seeming more neutral and less flashy plus will show less scuffs. BUT I’m guessing the scratching will show more on the obsidian. Especially if the aluminum corners get scratched, right? Silver scratches against the black. The scratches on the champagne probably blend in more, right? Any feedback greatly appreciated! Oh and since it’s being gifted I keep thinking I should ask for the Monos regular zippered medium check and then buy the hybrid carry on later but I will probably get the most use out of a carry on and could live without the check in bag. Thanks. I’m mostly worried about weight due to airline restrictions. I don’t mind asking someone to help me put suitcase in overhead. I’m 60 and even the zippered one could be too hard for me to lift over my head.
Does your luggage often get weighed as a carry on? I travel extremely often and even though airlines have weight limits, I’ve only ever gotten weighed twice.
I don’t find the champagne too flashy at all, and it has been used a lot and you can’t see any scratches or scuffs. But all of the hybrid ones are a gorgeous color.
@@ItsTheKellys This will be my first time owning real luggage. I’ve only been on a plane maybe 4 times. Ha! Used an Eagle Creek soft luggage but it had no wheels and was so heavy. Is the only reason for not getting the black because it’s so common? Also the gold or champagne color is yellowish with no pinkish color to it, right? I don’t care for a rose gold color. Thank you!
@FM-ij7iu I just don’t get black because it’s such a normal color for luggage and I like mine to stand out a bit more without being too “loud”. But the obsidian is gorgeous, so if you love it, get it!
The champagne doesn’t have any rose gold to it, in my opinion. It’s like a metallic beige gold if you will
@@ItsTheKellys I think I’m
Mostly concerned about which will look better after a few flights. : / Maybe I should flip a coin.
@@ItsTheKellys I guess I’m most concerned about which will look the best after a flew flights. Maybe I should flip a coin. : )
Here's a new brand to review: Royce and Rocket. I came across them quite accidentally tonight. Questionable whether a gimmick or useful foldable shelving inside. (For someone who doesn't like unpacking into hotel drawers, it's interesting.)
I reached out to them and they denied me. I personally don’t think I would like it
Gotcha. I figured maybe more of a gimmick, but would be interesting to check out for sure.
Does anyone have issues with their Monos luggage tipping over when using a bag on the handle? This has never happened with my Beis or Away carry-on, so I'm curious if it's common or if mine is a lemon.
Are you packing it unevenly? I constantly have a bag on my handle and it hasn’t happened. I always pack my heaviest things on the bottom of either side.
On your reccomendation I just checked out the Monos bags and they come in at 22" . I cannot use these unfortunetly as I have to use Ryanair where I live and their requirements are 21.5". thank you for the reviews.
Ryan air just needs to be 45 linear inches, which Monos is 🥰
Price is a big issue with me. What is the Best Buy?
I rank them all based on price in the video, as well as other categories. There are several options under 200.
Monos keeps coming up as a top choice... however non-influencers say it's overpriced, consistent problems with the handle and terrible customer service. Who here has used the bag and still loves it?
I’ve tested all of these myself and all 5 of my monos bags are in great shape. I think customer service can be hard to get a hold of, however.
Also, Since this video, I’ve done the July warranty and have amazing things to say about it. They sent me a new bag within days! They are still in the top :)
@@ItsTheKellys thank you for your reply. I've been using Tom Bihn backpacks but it's becoming uncomfortable in my travels and thinking I need to go back to a wheeled carryon, especially when you have to walk distances in NYC, up and down staircases, on and off the subway/bus, etc...
The Hanke one from Amazon!! It’s a carry on that opens from the top like a soft top.
🫣 I am never going to approve of one of those. It can’t fit as much by a long shot. But I think they have other styles.
Clamshell for the win. Tried it vs top opening. Clamshell packs more. Your video on this topic of clam vs top opening is excellent. Everyone should watch it. ❤
@kathieharrop3053 thank you! I don’t know how anyone can root for the other one after that video! Haha
i swore up and down that i was gonna be a beis girl until the day i die but the monos hybrid is standing out to me so much because of the latches… 😅
Girllllll I know
I just bought my Beis carryon in February so I am not due any new luggage anytime soon and I really love the Beis, but I too really think if I have to purchase another carryon I would go with the Monos hybrid as well.
If you're a Monos ambassador, i don't think your review is unbiased.
I don’t make affiliate income or any income off of them, at all. It doesn’t matter which one you buy. All I do is provide in depth information that you can’t always find online, and sometimes a discount code if I can provide one.
I just review luggage in depth and give my opinions on what I think is best, as someone who has been to 95 countries and 7 continents, carry on only. It’s my passion.