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A sleek, light polycarbonate carry-on that Good Housekeeping testers loved rolling, and Wirecutter calls Monos a near-identical substitute for Away, but it scuffed in testing and has little Amazon review history.
Top complaints
- Scuffs easily
Good Housekeeping lists scuffing in both lab and consumer tests as the main con, even though the shell withstood drops.
Source: Good Housekeeping - Wheels a hair behind Away
Comparing Monos with Away, Wirecutter found Away's wheels spun slightly more freely and Away's underside handle made it easier to pull from overhead bins. It tested the larger Carry-On Plus.
Source: Wirecutter
What owners love
- Rolls effortlessly
Good Housekeeping says the wheels glided seamlessly; one tester said it felt like it rolled alongside her rather than being pulled.
Source: Good Housekeeping - Holds a lot, well organized
It held an impressive amount in Good Housekeeping's lab and at-home packing tests, and a tester praised its organization. Wirecutter says the interior is almost identical to Away's.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Wirecutter - Quality details
Wirecutter notes YKK zippers and hidden zipper stitching. Good Housekeeping found the zippers smooth and easy.
Source: Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping
- You hate visible scuffs
- You want outside pockets
- You want lots of owner reviews on Amazon
- A minimalist hard-shell look
- Smooth, easy rolling
- Standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch US carry-on size
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What experts say
- Good Housekeeping: Best minimalist design: durable, smooth and roomy; scuffed in lab and consumer tests.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Recommends the Monos Carry-On Plus as a nearly identical substitute if Away is sold out; Away edged it on wheels and its underside handle.