Carry-On(Set)

My wife has an Away suitcase, and the plan was to get a matching one for me. After seeing her experience with the wobbly handles and overall feel of flimsiness I decided to hold off. At around the same time, I started seeing ads on my instagram on the Monos suitcase which had the similar clean minimalistic look of the Away cases. From their information they put an emphasis on quality so I decided to give them a shot with the early bird discount. So far after 4 business trips the case has performed to my expectations. Ingenious angling of the telescopic handles really reduces any wobbles and the smoother finer textured finish makes the case seem more luxurious than my wife’s suitcase. Great to see a company that not just focuses on the look but usage of quality materials and craftsmanship.

This suitcase is super light, but it’s also super sturdy—the handle is high quality (not flimsy) and the wheels roll smoothly. Extra points for the all-black minimalist design.

After going through my 3rd Away case, I decided to give Monos a try. Even though Away kept replacing my case it just wasn’t worth it given the time involved with customer service and having things ship back and forth. I was hesitant at first as online everything seems similar. I suggest anyone considering or have heard of both brands to reach out and have them send you a detail comparison. Now seeing it in person I see I am a believer, I didn’t think suitcase construction can have such a big difference having really owned several brands from Costco then recently Away. The attention to detail and the materials used are really not comparable when you put them side by side. I’ve just got back from a 5 week tour of Italy and Greece and my Monos held up just fine.

I received the Olive Green carry-on in time for a short trip to Boston. The interior design, with a zippered compartment on one side and compression on the other, made it easy to organize and carry what I needed for a 3 day business trip. I was able to put the handle and wheels to the test as I transitioned from plane to shuttle to water taxi to train as well as walking several city blocks -- it consistently traveled smoothly and was easy to maneuver. I am very pleased with the overall quality of the suitcase and its components, particularly the design of the telescopic handle, the silent wheels, and the material used for the inner lining. Well done!