Which Monos Carry On Luggage should you BUY? (In-Depth Buyer’s Guide)

Monos makes some of the best carry on luggage for travelling, but it’s incredibly confusing which monos carry on you should actually buy. In this monos luggage review, I explain the difference between the monos carry on, monos carry on plus, monos carry on pro, monos carry on pro plus, and monos hybrid carry on luggage.

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0:00 Which Monos Carry On Should You Buy?
0:55 Monos Luggage Review
2:30 6 Monos Carry On Bags
2:55 Monos Carry On vs. Monos Carry On Plus
3:00 Monos Carry On Review
3:42 Monos Carry On Plus Review
5:00 Monos Classic vs. Pro vs. Hybrid
5:36 Monos Carry On Pro Review
6:40 Monos Hybrid Carry On Review
7:42 Which Monos Carry On is Right for You?

[stephaniebfi]

So much to say...I have the carry on, the carry on plus, the duffel, the sling and the weekender. Aside from getting compliments on my luggage in the airport, my original duffel had a piece that fell off of the bag making the clasp not secure my folio. I didn't report it to Monos until a few weeks after the 2 year warranty (which made me fully prepared to be out of luck). To my surprise after I put a claim in with them, they sent a new bag and told me to keep the old one. I was so grateful. The new bag, just so you know, had a redesign where this issue probably would never happen again. They are an excellent company with high quality and stand by their products.

[LeannaRuthJensen]

Totally off topic but, thank you for saying it "looks good, feels good and works well". I love adverbs properly used.

[miguelgallardo]

We have the monos carry on classic and just got back from a UK tour (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scottish highlands, and Warwick). These bags ran the gauntlet of planes, trains, automobiles, and of course cobble stone streets and we never thought for a minute that they would give up. We will never buy any other luggage. They are the best we have ever owned.

[SH-hxrz]

I have the Carry On Pro Plus. This baby is a gem! Love everything about it. At one point, the zipper was busted. I filed a warranty claim, fully prepared to receive some kind of excuse as to why this wasn't covered. It was a pleasant surprise to receive a total replacement a few weeks later. Well done Monos!!! You now have a fan for life.
In addition, after watching your videos, I plan to purchase another. I love your videos and find your feedback to be helpful and informative. Thank you! You have also earned me as a fan!!!

[paulnhbtx]

Monos is top notch. My zipper broke on my carryon pro plus, they sent me a brand new replacement. Top notch company.

[psgredz]

Best Monos review/guide out there! This review alone shows y’all know how to convey information.

[PetsitterTails]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while this year as one of my favorite influencer sites… Trying to decide which piece of new carry-on luggage to get. After reviewing all your videos again, and another favorite influencer as well, I pulled the trigger today on Black Friday, 2023 and got them on us. Carry-on in black. Were the super total of $153! Can you believe it? OK it was $163 with tax but free shipping. I’m ready for my Netherlands trip December 2023 for my birthday. Can’t wait to pack it when it arrives!

[cary]

Just got the full Hybrid set (carry-on, Med, and Large), and unpacking it, my wife began to get upset as to how many times I kept saying "WOW", until she came for a closer look and began to say "WOW" herself. The bags are durable with solid handles, and great wheels. It came with tags, covers, and pouches for shoes or whatever. Just looking and touching this, you realize immediately that you've never seen quality luggage like this. I can't find a flaw in product or design. To cap things off, I needed to contact their customer service before receiving it, and can vouch for top-notch customer service. I think it's time I explore their other products, because I think I finally found a company that thinks everything through.

[rhondapelletier]

My husband has the carry-on. I have the carry-on pro. I fit just as many clothes in the pro as the carry-on. We love them.

[pb]

I used to go around backpacking with a backpack. Now I'm watching this dude and bought a monos pro... That how you realise you are getting old kids. Thing to note about the pro is the fact that you can put all your electronic into your front pocket mean that if you carry a back pack with you you end up with a lot more space than the classic well for me my laptop etc do take a lot of space in my bag! Great video!

[patricksdad]

Going on 3 years with a Carry On Plus for each family member. Able to easily handle a week's worth of clothes and if you are a kid, stuffed animals, books, coloring and snacks. Sometimes when we get home I don't unpack right away. Have left them outside on the porch in the rain with no issues. Also their packing cubes are the best. Clothes on one side, everthing else on the other. The case is super light and rolls over anything, very easy for a kid to handle even when he's bringing home ROCKS.

[lisashoemaker]

VERY clear, Nik! (You are a good teacher.). I have the classic carryon. My laptop/kindle/phone travel in my personal
Item bag, so I don’t have to sacrifice the internal space that the Pro outside compartment steals from the inside of the luggage.

[donnahill]

I have a monos classic, going to Europe for the Christmas Markets and looking forward to taking carry on only! Love it!

[NoraDunn]

I LOVE how you made sense of such a large selection of similar-looking bags! Super useful video - thanks Nik!

[Hewalker]

I have the hybrid carry on, hybrid carry on plus, and the Metro backpack. I like them all okay, and they look great, but they are HEAVY!!!! Even the vegan leather backpack. When fully packed even the carry on which is smaller than the normal carry on (not hybrid) is so freaking heavy to lift. Uber drivers constantly comment on how heavy it is for being so small. It really does start to get frustrating as I travel every other week for work. I have even started perusing other luggage to try to find something lighter that has the same great look even though I spent a fortune on all this luggage. I have them in the champagne color and just know they scratch super easily. Even though I've never checked the bag and only handled it myself. It scuffs crazy easily. I think if I could do it again I'd probably buy just the regular carry on and not the hybrid. Although like I said it looks fantastic and I love the clamping locks. It's just too heavy to lift for a frequent traveler. I am a petite woman but I am strong and I can lift a lot. It's been a bit of a disappointment with the luggage and the backpack.

[ReSprout]

Just bought 4 bags from Monos from your videos. This was a fantastic explanation! Glad to support you!

[cdewey]

I have the classic carry on and I purchased the Monos cover to protect from scuffs! I have the Monos small garment bag which is extremely functional!! It fits in the carry on perfectly and my sweaters are no longer wrinkled. I did not chose the pro version with the pocket because I use the Monos Metro duffel for items that would go in to the pocket.

[kellymeredithdc]

I have the Monos Carry On Plus and have used it 4 times going over seas. I love it. I love the compression straps in this luggage. You can really get a lot in there and compress it down quite a bit. Love It

[kellyk]

Boy I sure could’ve used this video before my trip to California last month. But I went with the Monos Classic carry on, and after having watched your video, I know I made the right choice. It’s a great bag! Love your videos and content - so informative. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

[ckgonzales]

Thanks for the review. I just ordered the Classic carry on in Blue Haze....got an AMAZING deal for $189 total. Not sure how that happened, but I'm not complaining.