MONOS vs AWAY: The Carry-On Comparison

NOTE: Also both have Hinomoto wheels! My wording made it sound like Away had different ones. I meant to say Away doesn't advertise they have Hinimoto 360 wheels, but they do in fact use them.

MONOS CARRY-ON vs. AWAY CARRY-ON
Away vs Monos
Monos vs Away

This is my carry on luggage comparison video between Monos and Away. In this video, we are going to compare the Monos Carry-On versus the Away Carry-On models and I'll let you know which one I think is the better of the two luggage suitcases. Check out the chapters to see the full comparison breakdown. Enjoy! As always thanks for watching!

Watch this before you buy the Monos carry on or the Away carry on.

Away Carry-On:

Warranty:

CHAPTERS:
0:16 PRICE COMPARISON
0:41 WARRANTY COMPARISON
1:08 SIZE / CAPACITY / DIMENSIONS COMPARISON
1:35 EXTERIOR / DESIGN COMPARISON
2:01 TROLLEY HANDLE COMPARISON
2:56 CARRYING HANDLES COMPARISON
3:20 COMBINATION LOCK COMPARISON
3:32 EXTERIOR ZIPPER COMPARISON
4:02 SUITCASE WHEELS COMPARISON
4:21 INTERIOR STORAGE COMPARISON
5:05 EXTRA STORAGE FEATURES COMPARISON
5:43 FINAL VERDICT

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[camilladalisay]

This was the best luggage comparison video I've seen - succinct and to the point, yet thorough, with helpful angles and well compositioned video clips to illustrate points. Please continue!

[EricTMeraki]

CHAPTERS:
0:16 PRICE COMPARISON
0:41 WARRANTY COMPARISON
1:08 SIZE / CAPACITY / DIMENSIONS COMPARISON
1:35 EXTERIOR / DESIGN COMPARISON
2:01 TROLLEY HANDLE COMPARISON
2:56 CARRYING HANDLES COMPARISON
3:20 COMBINATION LOCK COMPARISON
3:32 EXTERIOR ZIPPER COMPARISON
4:02 SUITCASE WHEELS COMPARISON (Note: Both have Hinomoto wheels! My wording made it sound like Away had different ones. Sorry!)
4:21 INTERIOR STORAGE COMPARISON
5:05 EXTRA STORAGE FEATURES COMPARISON
5:43 FINAL VERDICT

[diannewi]

You've given a succinct but comprehensive evaluation of both of these similar bags. I do think another advantage of the Monos is that it weighs a pound less. Thanks for your review.

[rekak.]

Monos carry on size: Exterior measurements: 22" × 14" × 9"
Away carry on size: Exterior measurements 21.7" x 13.7" x 9"
Air France: The maximum dimensions of your hand baggage are: 55 x 35 x 25 cm/21.6 x 13.7 x 9.8 in

[Kammey]

I really appreciate this review. I felt confident in which I’d prefer by the end of the video and I’ve never had that experience watching a review before. Thank you for the clear and concise review.

[Jen-irxq]

Just be warned, if you want to return Monos for any reason, you will be out $60. No one else has such arcane return policies. Total rip off.

[Deci_Bella]

I've taken around 10 trips with my Monos carry-on plus in the past two years, and it has stood up to all kinds of abuse with no issues whatsoever. It actually even still looks pretty new - when cleaned up with that eraser sponge, you wouldn't even really notice that it's been used except for the wheels.

[melissafortunatti]

I'd like to mention that the Wirecutter review on carry on luggage mentions that Away has sturdy YKK zippers, so same as Monos.

[schultzfamilytravels]

I have both Away (carry on) and Monos (checked). From my experience the Away is far superior. I've traveled on at least 50 flights with the Away and it looks like new. We did a single domestic flight with the Monos and it is trashed. It scuffs and scratches very easily. In the same flight we checked a cheap Samsonite bag and it did not suffer the same date so can't chalk it up to baggage handling. Other reviews of terrible customer service are very true. Stay away from Monos and stick with Away!

[Watergirl]

My Monos bag broke after one trip. The part that slips into the lock broke. How you ask? Who knows. I had to check it, and it returned to me that way. It took multiple emails and a chat session (they do not have a phone to get a new zipper mailed to me. will need to replace the zipper myself. "we will give you detailed instructions, its easy!" per customer service. Seriously?

My Away bag has been to multiple countries, pulled over cobble stones, checked over and over, dragged onto trains, put in back of vehicles and never broke. While I like the design of the Monos am not confident it will survive.

[nineiron]

Monos, Away, July, Beis (probably more) are all made by the same company for different vendors. I have both July and Monos, other than a few slight differences both are identical. They come in identical fancy cardboard boxes with a nice luggage dust/scratch cover when not in use. 3-5 different companies, same luggage, same team and from my experience, the same crappy customer service. Better off buying something from Ross department store for a 3rd of the costs. JMO.

[WhitneyOsei]

I am obsessed with Monos. I have their backpack which I use on every trip. I always get so many compliments about it. Looking to get the carry on and large travel luggage next.

[janoschfoerster]

Since it says Hinomoto on the wheels of the Away as well, I suppose they have the same ones :)
Great review as always

[nicole]

i did some research and MONO's 100 days trial and return policy is super different. This is Mono's
"Please note that our 100-day trial is voided if your suitcase has been used in transit. Pack it up and roll it around your house to get a feel for it, but unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on suitcases that are in unsale-able condition.

The shipping cost of return will be deducted from your total refund." YOU HAVE TO PAY TO RETURN THE LUGGAGE TO CANADA~~

[kickitwithdang]

This makes me want to travel lol. I been using my osprey backpack, but sometimes I feel like investing in a more durable and structured rolling luggage, this may very well be on my watch list when that time comes 👍 aesthetics look very sleek for both . Great comparison, but definitely a stronger case for the monos

[ActorAndyGreene]

BIGGEST DIFFERENCE: (and dealbreaker for me)

Monos 100 day trial period is only unused unlike Away: “Please note that our 100-day trial is voided if your suitcase has been used in transit. Pack it up and roll it around your house to get a feel for it, but unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on suitcases that are in unsale-able condition.”

[faerygoddyss]

Great review! Went back and forth about the two. This helped make my decision with the handle as I am gifting it to a 6’10” guy.

[asianconnection]

Channel is so underrated. Hope it blows up big!

[atrampabroad]

4:11 "Away doesn't mention who manufactures their wheels" ... maybe because the wheels clearly say Hinomoto, as is easily seen in the video.

[bambi]

Eric, this was a good & useful comparison video. Thank you!!👍🏻