Stop using Regular Bags. Switch to This Carry-On (and thank me later)
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- I finally found the best carry-on bag for a one week trip that makes travel ultra convenient. This is my review of the mixi 20" carry on bag. I can fit all my travel essentials, making it the perfect minimalist bag for travel.
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Earbuds (purple case in video): amzn.to/4cCNRd1
Packing cube: amzn.to/45OTX88
Toiletry bag: amzn.to/4cifUP4
Power bank: amzn.to/45YCNVL
Revlon hair brush tool: amzn.to/4bkghaR
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*at time of posting, it looks like this bag is now on SALE in Canada (not sure about US), $30 cheaper than what I paid!! ** Thanks for watching! As mentioned, this video is not sponsored - after browsing for a new bag I landed on this one and it's a keeper. What other bag are you interested in but haven't pulled the trigger on? Let me know! And here are the links to items I used in the video 👇
Mixi bag (USA): amzn.to/3zju1Fz
Mixi bag (CAN): amzn.to/3RJMaT2
Cord organizer: amzn.to/3xqY6lY
Passport pouch: amzn.to/4bo8ska .
Earbuds (purple case in video): amzn.to/4cCNRd1
Packing cube: amzn.to/45OTX88
Toiletry bag: amzn.to/4cifUP4
Power bank: amzn.to/45YCNVL
Revlon hair brush tool: amzn.to/4bkghaR
Monos clamshell bag: shrsl.com/4kkpn
No more $130, it's now $178.
Way too heavy for me. I’ll stick with my Maxlite5
I don’t want to be “That Person”….but…until clamshells hit the travel scene - a deep suitcase with a one-sided zip opening was the standard for a lot of luggage. Seems like simple physics that you can cram more stuff into one deep bin than two shallow bins….the hard-siders can take a bit more punishment on the road, but only if they are very well made…$$$$ !! I also love resale shop luggage…..IF it’s totally functional, the correct size for my trip and Does Not Stink!! I delude myself into thinking that old, beat-up luggage isn’t that enticing to a thief…but that’s just my fantasy - I am aware!!💕 Happy & safe travels to all!!!
You're not the only "that person." I was scrolling through the comments like, "does no one remember what suitcases used to look like?"
@@SDot2385 …no kidding!!! 💕
Joining the "That person" club too :) I always figured you either get clamshell vs top open (my preference is top open for how we access our luggage in hotels). Hearing the clamshell being called "traditional" made me feel really old at my 43 years on this Earth....lol. Although I don't usually see a hardshell with a top open, so in that respect, that is interesting and best of both worlds.
You that person. Me too
literally i was gonna say every suitcase my entire family has had for my whole life has been lid not clamshell.
Everything old is new again! Kind of old school, like an old hard American Touristor!! I like this! Hope it holds up long term!
I've never owned a clamshell bag 🤷🏼♀️
I still use my parents' old American Tourister luggage tags from the 60s... back when people used to fly Pan Am 😅. I gave up my old latching lid suitcase when it got too big and heavy for me, or I suppose I should say I got too weak for it!. I miss it. My soft-sided carry-on bag is OK for the amount of use it gets. At least one side is deeper than the other 😊
At 8.5 pounds, it's pretty heavy if you want to keep total weight to about 17 pounds, about the weight some foreign airlines require for carry on. Otherwise, it will get checked...and it's even a bit to large for a lot of European airlines.
Regarding unusual baggage colors: A friend of mine has bright purple luggage…she has had her underwear (just her underwear!) gone missing somewhere between her point of origin and destination twice now! I have had good luck with teal, it contrasts with all the black bags, but apparently doesn’t scream “steal my underwear”! 😂😊😂
… 😮😂
Funny and creepy!
lol that is quite a story! Maybe put them in a packing cube like I do and burry it!
@@alysmalls I’ll have to suggest that to her next time she flies!
😮😮😮
I always hated the clamshell design when it became the norm, hence why I still like my soft shell top opening ones. Just more compact and can lean the top lid against a wall, instead of having to spread out the clam shell on the ground. Thanks for sharing
I love the top open style. Packing cubes are the game-changer that makes this style ver efficient for me. I love the look of this sturdier piece of luggage.
I won’t buy a hard shell suitcase because they are too heavy and I don’t like spinners because they waste space and don’t handle cobblestones well. I do like the basic design, and as other people have pointed out, almost all luggage used to work like this.
The ones I've seen lately are very lightweight, but strong.
That is the BEST travel related item I've yet to see. I began using travel bags that really do make packing/travel easier. I'll try this suitcase. THANK YOU! 👍👍
Hopefully more companies will make this style, which looks so much saner than the clamshell, in accordance with their draconian size limits.
The cup holder!!! Omg!! As a parent, I have zero spare hands and always need to scoff a coffee so I have a hand free for kids lol. I love the simple stuff
I have a similar case without the cup holder, but I LOVE the “lid” design like I had with some samsonite pieces back in the 90s
I’ve been eyeing these for a while. It makes so much more sense. Usually your only choice for hard sides is a clamshell. And there are so many reasons I don’t like them. With this is much easier to access on the go if needed. Easier in a small hotel room, fits on hotel luggage stands, it’s easier to pack bulky items aka souvenirs 😂. I have not run into weight issues yet so I agree the weight might eventually be an issue. I keep hoping other companies start making these and they will get lighter.
Dagne Dover just released a new luggage bag and I believe it opens like this.
I've always used a soft sided carry on because I like the top open feature. Glad to see it is available with a more sturdy suitcase.
Great review Ally. Thank you. I really love the top opening concept better. Finally a classic regular suitcase, with a durable outside. Cup holder genius !! The clamshells are a pain to open and close. I hope suitcase companies do come out with a set in this style and durable material. I hope it goes on sale for prime day 😊
Oh, bought that bag a few months ago (mine is pink). I love it to bits. My brother was impressed by it and how smooth it rolls. He ended up getting the black and red wheel one. I highly recommend it.
I'm in total agreement about this style of bag. We use Travelpro Maxlite5 2 wheel bags, which have even more room than this. They're softsided but well built and really light, which is becoming a more important factor.
I use the 2-wheel Travelpro Maxlite5 as well. With international carry on weight often limited to 15 lbs/7kg every bit of weight saving helps.
What sized of travel pro do you suggest? I'm traveling to Miami and want to get their carryon but standard 21 is actually 23. I'm not sure it will easily fit in a regular overhead bin lifted by a female.
Well look at that, were back to using a trunk for travel. I love it. British Airways lost my heirloom carryon with garment bag in the lid. Rest of the bag was similar to this, but soft sided. Thank you so much for this posting this, it solves my search for a replacement.
I just transitioned from a regular Travelpro deep bin carry-on to a Tumi clamshell hybrid and I love it. Most of my trips involve multiple locations and I like having the two separate compartments so I can have one compartment for, say, casual wear and one for more dressy clothes. Or one for cold weather and one for warmer weather. If you're going someplace where you'll stay and not to anywhere, a deep bin bag is great because you can fit a lot.
its amazing what can fit in a good 20 inch carry on for a tropical destination you could easy pack for almost 2 weeks in a bag like that!
Totally!
I totally agree. They are hard to find nowadays. The footprint is also much smaller when open.
Love your reviews I saw this in the Amazon store and loved the drink holder of all things. The bag reminds me of my beloved Motherlode with the way it opens. The Motherlode offers a bit more space in the top which is where I store sports equipment, water shoes, puffy jacket, umbrella, etc. stuff I rarely have to have and I love that. I jump between it and my Away bag but always bring my wheeled Jansport backpack as I often check the other bag on the way back and my carry-on must have wheels! XO, Kelly
Finally, time to consider a hard shell 😊 will wait for Prime Day in 2 weeks!
that top opening feature is the only way a hard shell suitcase makes sense to me
I find it cute that calls the clamshell "traditional." 😊
I had that style in the 70s and 80s and it was good. I have a clamshell now and it's good, too. Most important is that you said, you can take something that size for 3 weeks.
Great video! We prefer Travelpro soft black bags because they don't show the dirt or scuffs. To make them easy to spot, we use colored handle wraps.
The idea of using the cup holder like extra nightstand room is so handy! The hotel I stayed at in Paris had TINY nightstands that were attached to the headboard, so you couldn’t even move the if you wanted to.
I love this! Thank you for sharing!
Great bag. I’ll have to add this to my wish list
I have a vanity impressions xl vanity, which is a luggage size vanity. It has an electric plug, Wi-Fi, radio, Bluetooth, speaker, adjustable lights,and all the plug ins for your computer and phone. It also has a detachable case inside.
Cool travel case and thanks for mentioning c-pap machines👍🏽👏🏽❤️
I recently had two of these style bags decided to rehome them because they were the canvas/clothe typed and weren’t lightweight from some 15years ago. Good for road trips but not flights. They weren’t half bad but if i packed something deep down that I suddenly needed to remove later on it’s a big hassle. Clam-shells are my go-to choice now because they open wide and sometimes can pack for two people on short trips; his and hers. So, to each their own i say.
The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.
I have one of these but mine opens lengthwise - I love it because I can open/close it without running my hands between the nasty wheels!
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
I have been looking at these suitcases, so I’m glad you reviewed it. I’m so tired of the clamshell design. It just doesn’t make sense.
I love my travel pro carry on. I like to open the lid. Very easy to grab something I need at the airport. So much easier? Never understood why the middle zip was so popular lol. I travel a lot
clam shell is easier to organize.
Bought the white one last year for travel to Mongolia and I absolutely love it. Only down side is it's heavy for a carry on so might not be the greatest for international travel as carry ons have weight restrictions.
Wow! Mind blowing! I wonder why this isn't the default format (or even common).
I just found my new replacement carry on. I was about to get the 20 inch carry on I saw you review earlier. As I travel for business it should be perfect for dress shoes and sports coats and slacks. If it had a quick access pocket on the outside for magazines and charging cable it would be the ultimate carry on.
Top open design….AKA, what soft shell suitcases have been doing for ages! 😏. Long live the soft shells!
I needed this video two weeks ago. Just bought some Travel Pro luggage. I like them but this looks better.
Travel pro is good! I'm making a video on it soon!
Hard-shells are the way to go because you can wipe them down with disinfectant wipes after a flight and after a hotel 😊 I still like two separate sides but this one is cute.
Very informative video , 😄 I switched from a clamshell trolley bag to a softshell one , much more convenient . It also extends by a couple of inches to accomodate additional items . Will never use a clamshell bag again .
You totally influenced me in to getting this. It is a little heavy but I'm flying Canada Air so it should be good. I just packed this plus my personal item for a trip to Greece and I was able to pack beyond my usual summer capsule (using compression cubes) with room to spare! Cant beat the price point on this. Fully packed it weighs 9.7kg.
I have never felt compelled to purchase a bag or suitcase advertised but I must admit your case looks really useful. I give it a search here in Japan. Thanks from over the pond, LoL
The challenge I have with this design compared to a clamshell is whether you can pack pressed pants and carefully folded suit jackets so they don’t wrinkle too much. In a clamshell, I put these items on the flat/front side. The bottom of this bag has the handle tracks, so no flat surface. I guess you could try putting them on top, but then you can’t have easy access items like toiletries or laptop on top.
I bought another brand, similar concept. It’s 9.25 inches wide and flew Westjet to Canada and they made me check it on. That was $160 wasted. Best to get a bag 9” or less deep and no more than 20” high including handle and wheels for the Canadian airlines.
GREAT video, thank you!
I see . It’s deeper on the one side very cool👍
I got a rolling clam shell suitcase recently and the first time I used it I realized that the open top style is so much better. The first chance I get, I'm replacing the clam shell bag. It's too inconvenient at the hotel.
As someone with pretty bad arthritis in my hands i have a absolute disaster using the zippers on my clamshell type suitcase, this looks much easier to close and open. If it was just a little lighter in weight it would be a no brainer purchase for me. I'll consider it for sure though. Thanks.
I have this bag! Love it 😊
Great vid and feature finds on this bag... But I do wish it still would come with an aluminum frame closure. Just add a little extra security for the bag when leaving it in the hotel.
I'll never fly again, but if I did, this would be my bag. Love the cup holder!
Love the design, I use a soft sided top opening carry on as the carry on rules in Australia are strict so using a hard shell would just add unnecessary weight. I'm always amazed at how other countries allow passengers to carry super heavy carry on lugguage like imagine that dropping on your head 😳
I have the biggest size in this style and I really like it. Now I have the hard shell benefits without my suitcase splitting in half to open. However,I tend to be overweight because there is so much room to fill.😬
You gotta have a DAB (deep ass bin) LOL. I prefer this type of luggage as well. It is so much easier to pack and handle. I used to have a very large soft luggage suitcase and it had that design. Now I am a minimal packer and this one looks good. Thanks for your insight. 😁😁
Haha love me a DAB!
What a clever little bag!
Love bathtub style bags, sturdier and better for tall items.
Tumi split carry on wins hands down. I can clamshell it or not. There is only a thin zippable divider between the two sides. I use it as top loader to start my trip, then separate dirty from clean as trip progresses. Game changer.
Today I learned what a luggage rack is in the hotel rooms! Lol.
I have 3 different hardside top open. It's hard to find in the US. Delsey had it once, but it's been discontinued. I fell down the stairs and landed on my delsey and bent the handle... can't find another. In Asia they have different brands for around $60. I bought a 22" and a 20". They have a double zipper, makes it harder to break into. Love it because two can fit on the luggage shelf. Clam shells take twice as much space when open.
I dunno what’s going on with Delsey…. They are discontinuing some of their best stuff.
Do you know what brand the luggage is from?
@kaide5262 I see similar luggage with different brand names, so I'm thinking one manufacturer making it for different brands. I have an 18 inch, a 22 inch, and a 26 inch. They are branded Puma and Terminal. I bought them in KL at Isetan. You need to search because Isetan does not seems to carry the same things at all the stores. I bought one in Mid Valley Mega Mall, the others in Putrajaya's IOI Mall. I think I paid between $70 USD and $120 USD for them. Not sure where you live, but Asia has the best designs and price.
What a deal, clever design and functionality. You sold me on this bag! Unfortunately this video came a few months too late! I purchased a Timbuk2 bag. So far it’s holding up well- it’s a 2 wheeler carry on.
PS, I enjoy your videos as i’am an airport worker at YEG!
Very cool! Some of my shots should be familiar to you then!!
the top opening design is finally reaching the english speaking world. since I saw them amongst asian youtuber 2 3 years ago. glad to see them more often
Hi! Thanks for the suggestion, I have already purchased one. Bit confused about what type of power bank to use. Could you give us an example of one that would work for this suitcase? Thanks
I love it!
I got a 5.11 roller bag that is expandable with a top open, perfect for a 7 day trip. I hated the clamshell design of most spinners on the market
This lid at one side makes more sense than the two equal halves idea. Now this new concept is out, we will likely see a gradual takeover of this design from all brands.
Not a new design....but yeah
Love that it packs more and that it works for you but personally, its a hassle to dig thru the pile to find what you need
there are generally weight limits anyway on carry ons so packing more will generally = more weight so meh, I prefer some basic organization
That's what packing cubes and bags are for.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade you still have to dig thru the packing cubes.
Omg I would invest in this definitely
Did you know that for flying international out of Sydney Australia my weight limit for carry on was 7kg. This bag looks great but it weighs in at 8.8 pounds. That’s 3.99 kilos. So I could take 3 kgs of luggage in my carry for the flight.
I haven’t noticed in stores or ever owned “clamshell” styles. It’s not really a problem.
Hi, really interesting bag. I like 1 big container better than 2. My only concern is that it is too heavy. We are allowed for 8kg max in a carry on and this weight already half of it. I might consider this one for my travel when I do not fly. Thank you for the video.
Yes but I thought the plan was to go under the seat, and forget about the overhead bin. That's the plan you taught that I love, and have implemented with success! ;-)
For those that are restricted to only under the seat bags or want to travel ultra-light - yes those videos are my system! But I also still fly with a full carry on as many of my flights allow 😊
I love that design . No clam shells. I never like the way clamshells open up. Hope luggage makers make smaller ones that go under seats, something 17” for height.
I always hated the clamshell design, never understood it!
Great review! Is that other bag the Patagonia Black Hole mlc? If so, how do you like it?
Just curious if a rolling duffel would be as good? Like the calpak rolling Stevyn?
Before the semi-hard clamshells, we had these deep suitcases with a flat cover. It’s actually nothing new. I know because I’m THAT old. 😂
I would check it but I do like the concept!
The way it opens makes it look like TSA would be much easier and that it would take up much less space in a small hotel room
Do you know if the Mixi has about 4-5cm of give - width wise? Most European budget airlines (ex: RyanAir, Easyjet) have a carry on requirements 20cm (7.8").
8.3 pounds is a little more than twice as heavy as my hardshell carry-on. I don’t mind the clamshell design, but the heaviness of that bag would be a deal-breaker on a lot of international flights with strict weight limits.
I'm very curious as to how that luggage lasts long-term. I wasn't able to avail of it last time because of stock issues and I went with a Level 8 luggage instead for a recent trip. I *MIGHT* be tempted to get this one if it holds up.
This video makes me feel absolutely ancient. Wait’ll you kids discover the perks of owning physical copies of music, movies, and books!
I find luggage with a front zipper to be front heavy when rolling and want to tilt. Is this an issue you noticed?
What’s the best budget suitcase ty
I hate clamshells!
But I only moved to hard sided bags because of how absolutely filthy my soft sided bags would be after just two flights.
I was sick of taking them out into the yard and scrubbing them and hosing them down. Hard sided bags are much easier to clean, but they take up way too much room when you’re staying in a small room.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be available for people in Europe. It looks like an awesome item, and I will need a new carry-on in a few months, but I can't seem to find anything about it for people outside of the American continent. :/
I do love the front open design. I hate center open suitcases with a passion. My ideal suitcase, at least for bigger suitcases would be a front open design that opens down because I pack my heaviest items on the bottom so that the suitcase it bottom heavy and less likely to tip over. The downside I see with this suitcase you featured is that it weighs over 8 pounds. That's kind of a deal breaker for me.
On my recent trip to vegas, trying to repack before coming home and trying to cram it all in, I thought of this concept of why can't a suitcase open from the top😭😭. Had no idea it's a real thing😂
I just travelled for 3 months in Europe with that monos. I hated it! My husband had the one lid one and he had extra space all the time whilst I struggled with the wasted space in the monos
What about embedded wheels to preserve the wheels?
But in a clamshell luggage, I DON'T have to take everything out to reach for something I need mid flight. I am able to quickly open side and keep other side zippered up while I pull out my items.
3.8kg empty is actually quite heavy. I agree that the one opening from the top is game changing but my previous carry on not even 3kg empty. Mostly 2.6kg. So I'm not sure if I want to change to this because most airlines in Asia and Australia is very strick with the carry-on weight limit. But overall I always like your reviews. Regards from Hungary xx
Stay tuned, currently putting together a similar video for my next favorite bag which is 2.5kgs!
ooh i love it
It’s $189 US on Amazon in the US.
Seeing it for $160 on U.S. Amazon. The creator (who is clearly Canadian given her obvious accent and cadence) did the conversion correctly, it’s just more expensive now.
@@lawr17..but of course it’s more expensive now…. Over 150,000 folk have seen this video, and either ordered one from amazon or made a video about this suitcase and posted on youtube. 🥸
Great bag,
I see the lino as $189 for the bag for US
Amazon pricing changes all the time, keep watch!🙏
Go Jay's!