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......
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
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 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.
@@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 :\
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Oooh this sounds almost perfect. I'm currently watching every YT video I can to determine the largest (capacity) carry on I can get to become a carry on-only traveller. However, I'm an American living in Ireland so that means I have to take these tiny little Ryan Aer flights to get anywhere off this island and their restrictions are tight. I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I could get away with it...
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😆
Id be interested in one thats one inch smaller in height and width. Otherwise you are dicing with death if its your sole luggage (which carry on is for me)
It's just wrong to advertise this bag as a 'carry-on'. Firstly, it's way too heavy-you're wasting some of your weight allowance before you've even packed it! My carry-on is way lighter. Second, the measurements do not match most airline requirements. If some unsuspecting, uninitiated traveler (ie., someone who doesn't follow this channel), gets to the airport, and they don't accept this bag because it's too big, then what do they do?
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.
The locking feature has been available for a while on luggages like Muji or Delsey Chatelet Hardside+. The reason it didn't catch on is because it adds more weight to the luggage. I have it on my Delsey Chatelet Hardside+ and I absolutely love it.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
I think it is dishonest of a company to advertise carry-on size and it not be. Why can't they just make them the correct size? I'd say a huge NO to this bag.
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 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
People are so stupid getting hardwired wheeled carry-on. Get done with wheels as 2 times I have had gotten my soft sided legal carry-on sent checked as karens had the wheeled carry-on that was to long and took up too much space and the airline sent my bag down, not the karens. I fly to Asia not Europe especially not to France and Asian airlines and better service and they weight check of 7kg/15 lbs so these hard sided wheeled carry-on is stupid, I guess these karens are in style. They get to many European cities there cobble stone and wheels just do work there. These karens must stay in 4 and 5 star hotels and restaurants. They use taxis and do not walk. Thankfully I do travel near them. Do not use USA domestic airlines. Only Alaska and EvaAir,Singapore Air and Turkish Air. Carry-on only and I am retired
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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
Which makes it insane to filter out real carry ons when you're in the market for one. SO tiring...
Maybe premium priority travelers get away with them.
@@AX-fx7ngNo. At least in Germany the restrictions remain the same.
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......
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
The wheel lock is genius, but I’m baffled by the sizing.
I'll bet somebody could invent a cheaper, simpler, wheel lock. Right on one of the wheels. Meanwhile, throw a rag around it.
The size and weight are non-starters for me!
Looks nice but I'm done with clamshell luggage.
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)
Still over the height requirement of many airlines, and it's way too heavy. Wasting your weight allowance before you even pack it.
They only released that after too many people complained about the oversize carry on i believe
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.
I use bright luggage tags, for fast ID on a baggage belt. The bright red leather ones that Viking gives you are great.
I also like a colorful strap around the bags for extra security and to help identify.
How about reviewing the new Quince carry-on bags.
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.
Which model fits air france for you?
@@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.
@@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 :\
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.
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.
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 👀
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
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.
Big fan of your videos but I’m far to happy with DB journey to ever leave there systems but I appreciate your honest reviews
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.
Oooh this sounds almost perfect. I'm currently watching every YT video I can to determine the largest (capacity) carry on I can get to become a carry on-only traveller. However, I'm an American living in Ireland so that means I have to take these tiny little Ryan Aer flights to get anywhere off this island and their restrictions are tight. I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I could get away with it...
Same spindly wheels...and too big
So fed up with airline con...❤from Uk umyou canonly take almost handbag size bpack..just a monry making racket after covid..
That driveway is steeper than the last ski lift I was on.....
hahaha it really is. We had to test whether the cars could get up it before we bought the house lol
Did the white color sustain/show any scuffs, scratches, or other damage after traveling with it for 2 weeks in Belgium?
Muji has had the wheel locking feature FOREVER
I find that expensive looking bags get stolen in transit, or hacked open by customs regardless of tsa locks
Good points. Where are the low key bags at?
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😆
Id be interested in one thats one inch smaller in height and width. Otherwise you are dicing with death if its your sole luggage (which carry on is for me)
This thing is almost exactly the same as the Monos carry on other than the wheel lock lol
It's just wrong to advertise this bag as a 'carry-on'. Firstly, it's way too heavy-you're wasting some of your weight allowance before you've even packed it! My carry-on is way lighter. Second, the measurements do not match most airline requirements. If some unsuspecting, uninitiated traveler (ie., someone who doesn't follow this channel), gets to the airport, and they don't accept this bag because it's too big, then what do they do?
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.
The locking feature has been available for a while on luggages like Muji or Delsey Chatelet Hardside+. The reason it didn't catch on is because it adds more weight to the luggage.
I have it on my Delsey Chatelet Hardside+ and I absolutely love it.
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.
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!
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.
Did not personally encounter that on our recent trip, BUT your mileage may vary.
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.
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
Good looking carry on, but too expensive, too big and too heavy. Hoping for a better V2 in the future.
Yes, still use luggage tags.😊
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.
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.
I reviewed several lightweight options here: ua-cam.com/video/fGdMNLlI1TA/v-deo.html
@@awaytogether Thanks
100% I use luggage tags. Why wouldn't you?
I forgot how steep your driveway is! Love that feature.
Hardcase are not suitable for carryon shelf
What? I have no issues travelling all over Europe with the Monos hard shell carry on and I don't check bags.
First view, comment, and like!
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.
It take a commitment to wash as you go.
Isn't getting the bag for free sorta the same as a sponsorship?
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 :)
@@awaytogether What is the size of your team, if you don't mind me asking?
Me + Editor, and a handful of contractors that help with design and admin.
@@awaytogether Thanks for the reply.
😮😮😮
I think it is dishonest of a company to advertise carry-on size and it not be. Why can't they just make them the correct size? I'd say a huge NO to this bag.
Any chance for a 2-wheel carry-on recommendations? (can't have clamshell).
2 wheels are the best
I recently bought a TravelPro Max Lite 5 .... soft sided, 2 wheels. The have several carry-on sizes.
@@DC-pr2bq Even THAT is bigger than the requirements!!!
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
No, many international carriers are under 22.
@@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
Out my price point. Ugggggg……….
Tapped out as soon as you gave the sizing
People are so stupid getting hardwired wheeled carry-on. Get done with wheels as 2 times I have had gotten my soft sided legal carry-on sent checked as karens had the wheeled carry-on that was to long and took up too much space and the airline sent my bag down, not the karens. I fly to Asia not Europe especially not to France and Asian airlines and better service and they weight check of 7kg/15 lbs so these hard sided wheeled carry-on is stupid, I guess these karens are in style. They get to many European cities there cobble stone and wheels just do work there. These karens must stay in 4 and 5 star hotels and restaurants. They use taxis and do not walk. Thankfully I do travel near them. Do not use USA domestic airlines. Only Alaska and EvaAir,Singapore Air and Turkish Air. Carry-on only and I am retired