Monos Travel Luggage | 10,000 Mile Review

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After 10,000 miles of travel over the past month, I have a few things to say about this Monos Check-In Luggage including what I really liked and a few things I think Monos could do to make the bag even better.
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0:00 How We Put This Luggage To The Test
1:30 Top 3 Things I Like About This Bag
3:56 My 3 Gripes With This Bag
8:36 Closing Thoughts
9:37 BONUS - Travel Inspo

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@ThisIsOnesto 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I love the haircut! Incredible update on your travels.

@ZaiexO 4 ай бұрын

Also doesn’t any make sense to talk so much without showing much of the suitcase! Him talking and actually seeing the mono ratio is like 10:2

@bigmerc3054 2 жыл бұрын

The overwhelming positive review was overshadowed by your cons. By the end of the video, really couldn’t tell if you were having second thoughts or not on the bag. Might want to start with cons for future reviews

@audreyhrpr Жыл бұрын

wish you showed more of the suitcase and what the wear looked like/ what it looked like after you tried cleaning it

@adventure_outdoors Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this review! Your review and my friend's recent purchase have definitely convinced me to get this bag in the carry-on version!

@beautyOfTheSea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your detailed and honest review. It really helps me a lot in deciding if I should get Monos or another brand. I really like the interior packing space, and I wanted to know more pros and cons of it. This video showed that it's pretty durable, and it would be a good investment. Thank you again!

@vincentchung7664 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t make sense to report luggage usage in miles; you’re not riding your suitcase as a vehicle. Segment volume makes far more sense.

@tomd4748 Жыл бұрын

I did

@lana7073 Жыл бұрын

Its helpful instead of a paid review. I’ve had one luggage with 10,000 miles in a year, current one broken- different brand

@Timeless_Essence Жыл бұрын

How many flights he used it on makes sense

@zacharybohlman4069 Жыл бұрын

You know no one asked for your critique right?

@XoXoG 8 ай бұрын

You’re obviously not a frequent flyer. By him mentioning the miles MAKES SENSE !!!

@Darshyyy 11 ай бұрын

I opted in for the cover sleeve from Monos to help minimize the wear and tear, and also allows for easy cleaning- I just grab a micro fiber cloth and some cleaning spray to wipe down after my trips.

@Timeless_Essence Жыл бұрын

You are right when it comes to when it looks new to after 10k miles of travel. The wear and tear gotta look good still

@tigre9271 2 жыл бұрын

All those scuffs would eat at me. That's why I purchased a hardshell/soft shell hybrid carry-on. I know I won't be able to 100% eliminate wear, but I do want to keep it a a minimum if I can. I'm going to try to do carry on only if I can. I do have a larger check-in size that is patterned and it doesn't show any wear, scuffs or scratches that I can see. I just wipe it down after every trip.

@erikagholston6610 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest review.

@daedalus9042 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would be nice to include links in the description though 😃. They have a few carry on bags and it took me a couple mins to figure out which bag specifically you were reviewing.

@zacharybohlman4069 Жыл бұрын

A couple minutes?! The horror! 😩

@corkycork3389 Жыл бұрын

you didn't say how it held up being on planes in checked bags, conveyer belts.. did it get dented any scuffs you cant get off?

@jtramsey Жыл бұрын

Fellow Spokanite! Super helpful video. Thanks!

@theperfectshot10 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for touching on exterior scuffs. Did the magic eraser work to some extent?

@ashtonwilliams5515 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was a shoe bag not a laundry bag… the suitcase comes in a canvas dust bag you could use as a laundry bag.

@FatMenace Жыл бұрын

it''s definitely a shoe bag lol

@bjc2430 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if all the internal zippers are YKK like the main ones?

@kenishahammond3935 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@sixkings7831 2 жыл бұрын

Could I do a review on monos luggage cover that protects the luggage tyvm

@fb8015 2 жыл бұрын

The wear and tear part of the review was confusing. I think most bags end up looking the same unless they are plastic wrapped? Sure Aesthetically it is not perfect anymore but they’re never gonna look like they did in the ads unless you plan to never travel with them.Just weird enjoy the honesty on the rest but was confused on that part.

@dbaby9361 10 ай бұрын

I have a question can u cover your luggage when u check it?

@ernestoalejandroespin8801 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review...is this the carry on or the carry on plus?

@weirdnomad8868 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! The pacing was a little slow (for example the first chapter was too long) for me but the review was honest and you had excellent lighting and audio. Good work, keep it up.

@HBadger89 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna be going to Playa del Carmen next week and I was wondering how nervous you are bringing your cameras out. I’m thinking of being my R5 but I’m legit nervous. Would you mind sharing your travel kit and security mind set abroad?

@_stevenfoster 2 жыл бұрын

I would say I’m aware when I have my gear on me. Regardless of being in the US or Mexico. That said this past trip I brought the RF 15-35 f/2.8L and the RF 50 f/1.8. The 15-35mm for vlogging. The 50mm for portraits and a more tourist camera look and feel with the smaller lens. Always be aware, never be alone. Speak the language or have a trusted person with you who can. Don’t travel anywhere without anything you aren’t willing to have damaged or lost. Or at least get insurance. All said, Quintana Roo is an amazing state and I hope you enjoy it to the fullest. Buen Viaje!

@HBadger89 2 жыл бұрын

@@_stevenfoster The R5 and my Nifty Fifty is what I'd be taking, since it's all I have haha. But I like the idea of insurnace. Thanks man.

@adoboFosho Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it make more sense to state how many times flown compared to how many miles?!

@autumnrose_tv Жыл бұрын

Atm I’m torn between the monos pro plus and the Beis carry on. I’ve heard that monos luggage is better quality, but it’s a shame the monos luggage doesn’t have the option to expand the luggage like Beis does

@Listen2me400 5 ай бұрын

Same. I want to get my brother some luggage and I’m trying to decide on the Beis or Monos. The few reviews I saw show Beis with less marks. I like them both so I have to decide.

@bee-anca236 Жыл бұрын

I wish they were magnetic for all the clips internally

@ej1692 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I just got mine. It feels super cheap to me. I don’t get it. Maybe the design works well, but all I can say is that I’m very happy I got mine at a big discount

@noelnoguez99 10 ай бұрын

How much did you get it for? And where?

@Ciaseea Жыл бұрын

Your cosmetic grievances made sense.

@Jen-ir7xq Жыл бұрын

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

@EricHazen1 4 ай бұрын

One trip with monos luggage and it looks like its 20 years old. Scuffs and scratches do not buff out.

@seanbones6766 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. I bought MONOS and after one European trip it looks 10 years old. Cheap looking luggage. DO NOT BUY!

@s_vincent6942 Жыл бұрын

Checked luggage will mark , dent and scratch. To think otherwise is silly!

@Choleo98 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I purchased a Monos carry-on! Difficult to maneuver, doesnt hold much and the compression system is not all that great. My family member had a Travel Pro carry-on that was far superior ! It's no wonder it's recommended by pilots and flight attendants!

@mrpacs1001 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should have invested in the MONOS luagge protective covers?

@Moi_81 8 ай бұрын

He just said he had those

@willgoetz1262 Жыл бұрын

I think the only luggage that looks better with age are all aluminum or leather suitcases. The only other thing is try a silver bag so that it looks kind of like the aluminum maybe...

@yankeesfanadventures6174 2 жыл бұрын

IMHO your cons of Monos are very minor.I know how to use the buckles.It doesn't confuse or frustrate me. The laundry bag is okay for a week of dirty clothes if you wear anti microbial shirts,socks, and undies. You could wear them for 2 days without stink. I bought the luggage cover to avoid scuffs and marks while travelling. I think monos is a great value especially if purchased on sale with a discount code. Take care.

@katiechasm 2 жыл бұрын

you could use the bag's dustbag as a big laundry bag too

@tonibones2128 3 ай бұрын

DO NOT BUY MONOS. I bought a set of two MONOS suitcases. I traveled to Italy with my family. The others on our trip had AWAY and Briggs & Riley. My luggage looked so cheap next to theirs. Mine also buckled when stacked with the others. Their bags were several years old. My BRAND-NEW luggage looked like I tied the suitcases to the back of a truck and drove around town. Their bags looked new next to mine. I contacted MONOS to let them know how the luggage faired, and they told me to pound sand since I had used the luggage on the trip.

@kaddieA 6 ай бұрын

Don’t buy this luggage!!! I did my research, paid nearly $2k and am extremely disappointed. It dents easily. It scruffs easily. I even purchased the covers. Those help, but not all international flights allow them. For example, they are not allowed on flights from Terminal 1 at JFK. I have the carry on pro and it barely fits anything even with the compression packs. I travel for business and there is no way to get a laptop and an iPad in the bag along with 2-3days of clothes and accessories. I met 3 people in the airport with the same luggage (different colors) and they HATED their bags too. IMO, monos knows their luggage is garbage because I tried to review it today on their site but creating new reviews has been disabled.