Why Don't All Carry On Bags Have This?

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Full Unbiased Review of the AER Carry On. Discover the innovative features of this carry-on luggage and find out if it truly stands up to the hype. In this video, I give a detailed walkthrough of this bag including measurements, weights, unique features, and share my honest thoughts after using this bag for two weeks. This video is not sponsored.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 AER Carry On Review
0:59 External Specs and Features
4:06 Internal Specs and Features
4:47 Using the Solgaard Closet Shelving System
5:20 My Honest Thoughts After 2 Weeks of Use

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@awaytogether 10 күн бұрын

Get the AER Carry On Here: shrsl.com/4ks7n

@colleenmarin8907 11 күн бұрын

I will never buy a bag that is over the size limit. I don't know why they keep marketing carryons that don't meet standard requirements

@eladbari 11 күн бұрын

Which makes it insane to filter out real carry ons when you're in the market for one. SO tiring...

@AX-fx7ng 10 күн бұрын

Maybe premium priority travelers get away with them.

@claudiakarl7888 10 күн бұрын

@@AX-fx7ngNo. At least in Germany the restrictions remain the same.

@thecleaningteacher638 11 күн бұрын

The wheel lock is genius, but I’m baffled by the sizing.

@JLee62671 11 күн бұрын

It seems like most airlines use the 22X14X9 measurement threshhold.....so why aren't most luggage companies keeping their products within these numbers?? ...It just baffles me how many nice pieces of luggage are out there, but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on most of them as they are bigger than the measurement standard......

@badsofficial 4 күн бұрын

In addition to the bigger size some (like this one) are heavy and do compression which adds even more weight per volume I wish bags that compress would go in the other direction - smaller My current checked bag is entirely too big. It always has a ton of space and I’m constantly having to pull stuff out at the airport to meet weight requirements. And my stuff is literally shirts. It’s not like I’m packing it full of electronics and liquids

@PetsitterTails 11 күн бұрын

Aer does have a carry-on small size Dimensions Height: 21.7" (55 cm) Width: 14" (35 cm) Depth: 9" (23 cm) Volume 41 L Weight 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)

@craigavery8213 11 күн бұрын

I put so much research into my hardshell bag for my second and third trips to France and Italy, So many bags advertise international carryon sizes, yet are too big for my preferred carrier, Air France. I dismissed so many bags on external dimensions alone. It was so gratifying to see that my bag fit perfectly into the Air France bag sizer and that I was at-weight for carrying on. Thanks for this and all your other videos, which I have used for trip research, equipment research, and inspiration. And I agree--the wheel-stop would be a must-have feature.

@eladbari 11 күн бұрын

Which model fits air france for you?

@craigavery8213 11 күн бұрын

@@eladbari Lojel Cubo Small v1. I have the original, the v1, which is lighter and cheaper but same size as the new-model Lojel Cubo Small. Both are still available from Lojel; I just checked. 20.9×14×9.8.

@eladbari 10 күн бұрын

@@craigavery8213 Very interesting model this Lojel Cubo Small ! 1. It's not a clamshell? Or at least there's a way to use it as a big pocket instead of two? That's why I'm looking at 2 wheel models since I don't like the clamshell. 2. I wonder what happens to such wheels on rougher terrain. I think they may snap Anyways, can't get this brand on Amazon, unfortunately :\

@craigavery8213 10 күн бұрын

My wheels, while not the top brand of wheels, have held up well on a three-week trip around Italy and a two-week trip to three cities in France. This model is one deep tub, with a top lid segment that is for laptops etc. I like it. A friend has another Lojel model that closes with three latches, no zippers, which he says never leaked in downpours due to its type of closure. But that model was a couple of centimeters too big for Air France so I didn't buy it. I like my model, but there are a couple of features I miss: a second handle on the end opposite the main handle, for two-handed lifting out of upper racks; and a bit more sturdy handle. But it has held up well.

@susangibbons312 11 күн бұрын

I use bright luggage tags, for fast ID on a baggage belt. The bright red leather ones that Viking gives you are great.

@boatlover1875 9 күн бұрын

I also like a colorful strap around the bags for extra security and to help identify.

@neresq 11 күн бұрын

The size and weight are non-starters for me!

@Earle29 11 күн бұрын

I still use luggage tags. I use ones I can identify from afar, and inexpensive ones so if it gets ripped off in transit, I’m not upset.

@PaulKeffer 11 күн бұрын

Looks nice but I'm done with clamshell luggage.

@mitchellkirkham844 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review! These bags look incredible, I’m very jealous. I would love to hear your thoughts on the Aer Travel Pack 3, I think it’s a great pack and one of my favorite one bag travel solutions!

@tmo7734 7 күн бұрын

I’ve never been a fan of four-wheel rollers. I’ve actually seen them roll down the tarmac when unattended. It’s also a huge disadvantage of having hard-side luggage. Hard to get in the overhead

@tangogirlviola 11 күн бұрын

I had a baggage agent rip me a new one because I had a luggage handle cover with my name inside it. Because it was on the side handle, she said it wouldn’t be seen and I needed to put one on the top handle (where the name tag hole is on this suitcase) When I asked why? My name was already on it, she said ‘Fine!’ And threw my bag in the conveyor belt. After that, I made sure ALL of my family’s bags have name tags on the top. She made me so 😡 mad! Plus we have electronic bag tags (yes I know,not everyone is a fan but they have spares us from a number of bag tag lines). That would be a good place for it.

@gman6584 11 күн бұрын

Have you tried the air back vacuum type luggage. I enjoy your videos. Head to Europe in August for 3 weeks and looking hard for new carryon

@maryvandegrift196 8 күн бұрын

HI Nick. We just returned from the UK, and I ALWAYS have runaway luggage! We use a combo of Away luggage and Monos. I am sooo hooked onthe idea of the brakes! I'm not thrilled with the weight due to the Intern'l restrictions. If you ever come across a gadget in the meantime that can serve as an answer for runaway luggage, please post. If I purchase one more suitcase, my husband will kill me. Thanks as always. I follow your channel religiously.

@andrewenis 6 күн бұрын

I forgot how steep your driveway is! Love that feature.

@karleenmartin-vegue6314 11 күн бұрын

I am one who will go with the size requirement as I travel from Australia to the states a couple times a year. I am currently in Japan and boy the wheel locks would have been great with all the train rides that we did. I even said that to my friend that we should have locks on the wheels😆

@boatlover1875 9 күн бұрын

I worked for an airline after retiring for about a year. Yes, use a luggage tag but not the type you showed. Those come off in luggage handling a lot. Get a rubberized "plastic" one with a "rubbery" strap, hope that makes sense. Only put your cell phone number on it, not your home address. Bury something in your luggage with contact info as well in case a tag does get broken. Airline luggage tags are pretty durable these days. We'd get lost bags with people who were on vacation and put their home phone number and address on the tag which might help them get their bag after they get home. There have also been instances, rare, in which baggage handlers provided thieves with travelers home addresses, duh, they might not be home.

@czaynej1051 10 күн бұрын

Muji has had the wheel locking feature FOREVER

@user-rz1kw3pr8z 10 күн бұрын

Can you please review the muji carry on？I'm pretty sure that it's also got a wheel lock and is in the size limit 👀

@terryschima4964 11 күн бұрын

Yes, still use luggage tags.😊

@anakerose 11 күн бұрын

I envy anyone who can pack in a carry-on for travel. We're doing a 16nt mixed weather cruise with 3 pre-cruise days (so 20 days total) and I would never be able to pack just in a carry-on.

@evelyngrammar 11 күн бұрын

It take a commitment to wash as you go.

@GurRosen 11 күн бұрын

I wish I could have used it. First of all it's very heavy, more than 3 kilos leaves less than 7 KG of weight to use, since the limit is usually 10 kilos, sometimes even 8.. And also - the dimentions are not really for international travel. 50X40X20 CM fits most international airlines.

@lbunnygordon1133 11 күн бұрын

So fed up with airline con...❤from Uk umyou canonly take almost handbag size bpack..just a monry making racket after covid..

@Peizxcv 11 күн бұрын

This is a $100 bag. 1. domestic carry-on size is 23 x 15 x 10, international carry-on is 22 x 14 x 9 2. MUJI's carry-on have the wheel lock feature since 2019 if not earlier. Thailand brand Uprise have wheel lock as well 3. You can find luggages with similar features to AER Carry-On for about $80~120 in Bangkok. Look in centralwOrld, Platinum Fashion Mall, and Chatuchak Weekend Market. Same Hinomoto wheel, YKK zippers, etc. I was surprised at how much markup online D2C luggage brands are adding to luggages designed and made in Asia once I found Asian brands that's also made in the same factory

@secretariatgirl4249 10 күн бұрын

No, many international carriers are under 22.

@Peizxcv 9 күн бұрын

@@secretariatgirl4249 Carrier/ might have that on their website but they would allow 22” even on stringent Middle East airlines because close to no one makes bags under 20. Weight is more of an issue for those airlines

@Zerobar78. 11 күн бұрын

That driveway is steeper than the last ski lift I was on.....

@awaytogether 11 күн бұрын

hahaha it really is. We had to test whether the cars could get up it before we bought the house lol

@grantrennie 11 күн бұрын

I find that expensive looking bags get stolen in transit, or hacked open by customs regardless of tsa locks

@eladbari 11 күн бұрын

Good points. Where are the low key bags at?

@arlissbunny 11 күн бұрын

I’m getting ready to purchase a slightly larger carry on so this is perfectly timed. Did any of the airlines in Europe weigh your bags? I hear this is a thing now, some carriers pushing down to ludicrous weights so I’m curious. This bag coming in a pound higher makes a difference if carriers are getting more strict.

@awaytogether 11 күн бұрын

Did not personally encounter that on our recent trip, BUT your mileage may vary.

@DC-pr2bq 11 күн бұрын

Lufthansa weighed my bag in Athens and checked it, at no cost to me, because it was 1 KG overweight. Flying Business class, I was entitled to two 8 KG bags but ...... one 9 KG bag was a no go. The gate agent was on the prowl and looking for bags to check.

@evelyngrammar 11 күн бұрын

Too heavy and too large. Thanks for reviewing. I'll stick with my Rick Steves' Carry-On that I have used across the globe for almost 10 years.

@C4LCH3X4SS 11 күн бұрын

Good looking carry on, but too expensive, too big and too heavy. Hoping for a better V2 in the future.

@travelingman45 11 күн бұрын

First view, comment, and like!

@chrispnw2547 11 күн бұрын

Is This The Future of Luggage? - Sadly, No!. I am a very loyal AER SF customer with at least 8 pieces in my inventory and I struggle to make sense of this hard shell luggage. If you are flying on a dual aisle large plane (A380, A350, 787) the larger size bag may not be a problem BUT if your travel is multi-leg where you will be on an Boeing 737, A300 series, or Embraer, you may be forced to check your carry-on as the space will be full or your bag too big for the sizer for smaller planes (especially for low cost or European airlines where bag weight is an issue). Weight: Aer Lingus and TUI carry on limits: 22 lbs/ 10kg; EasyJet 33 lbs / 15 kg. The small AER Carry-On weighs 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg). Consider the MUJI 36L hard shell carry-on retails for $189 USD (on sale now for $169) Weighs 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) has the TSA lock, braking wheels, 2 year warranty, AND has been on the market and upgraded continuously over the last 5-years, I struggle to see a value proposition with the AER hard shell luggage.

@MG-qd6im 11 күн бұрын

Tapped out as soon as you gave the sizing

@alexwaynemiller 11 күн бұрын

😮😮😮

@papadougpapadougsadventures 10 күн бұрын

Too heavy. You probably have already done this but what is the lightest carryon you’ve reviewed that you could recommend. China Air restricts carryon bags to 15lbs. I travel on this airline to SE Asia a lot.

@awaytogether 10 күн бұрын

I reviewed several lightweight options here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nK2UgLF90a-VhHU.html

@papadougpapadougsadventures 10 күн бұрын

@@awaytogether Thanks

@eladbari 11 күн бұрын

Any chance for a 2-wheel carry-on recommendations? (can't have clamshell).

@davesaunders7080 11 күн бұрын

2 wheels are the best

@DC-pr2bq 11 күн бұрын

I recently bought a TravelPro Max Lite 5 .... soft sided, 2 wheels. The have several carry-on sizes.

@secretariatgirl4249 10 күн бұрын

@@DC-pr2bq Even THAT is bigger than the requirements!!!

@analystic1 13 сағат бұрын

Hardcase are not suitable for carryon shelf

@darrellhornick7764 10 күн бұрын

100% I use luggage tags. Why wouldn't you?

@kbs8597 11 күн бұрын

Out my price point. Ugggggg……….

@Kong-kg6ij 11 күн бұрын

Isn't getting the bag for free sorta the same as a sponsorship?

@awaytogether 10 күн бұрын

Maybe if we were a brand new channel and desperately wanted a free suitcase. But we have more luggage than we know what to do with. Plus I can't pay my team or bills with luggage :)

@Kong-kg6ij 10 күн бұрын

@@awaytogether What is the size of your team, if you don't mind me asking?

@awaytogether 9 күн бұрын

Me + Editor, and a handful of contractors that help with design and admin.

@Kong-kg6ij 9 күн бұрын

@@awaytogether Thanks for the reply.