I still love my Travelpro bags...but...I may be running these carry-on bags for a while...! 👇 ► LINKS: Bric’s Carry-on: amzn.to/3AdTRvo Monos Carry-on: shrsl.com/4q8tk Mixi Carry-on: amzn.to/4eYkweR Travelpro Maxlite 5 (19”): amzn.to/3YFx0lK Green Personal Item tote bag: amzn.to/3UpozbI Luggage scale: amzn.to/4hlWvQe My compression packing cubes: amzn.to/3YjEGsB My pink shirt: shrsl.com/4q8to my necklace: go.shopmy.us/p-7737258 Check out my Amazon store! www.amazon.com/shop/alysmalls/list/1HVV5ET2B3OZS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_AMDB407B2SQCJ6RSKJ06 ► Buy Me a Coffee? If you found this helpful and would like to support me, you can 'buy me a coffee' (thank you!!!!) buymeacoffee.com/alysmalls
Well, I can tell you what I don’t like about the Travel Pro. I bought one for travel in Europe because it’s lightweight and the Euro version is a bit smaller than a regular carryon… and I will not use it anymore. The TP has an odd front configuration that in my opinion does not make the bag stable if you put a tote bag on top or other type of personal bag. My TP bag repeatedly fell over with my tote bag on top or the tote kept slipping off. After schlepping through the airport with the tote on my shoulder, I found a way to put it on the TP. I had to put the tote handles at the top of the carryon extended handle and hold it carefully to stop the tote from slipping off. This wasn’t ideal, but it was better than hurting my shoulder. And I have to say that I did watch the TP website video which showed a tote sitting on top of the bag, but honestly this had to be so fake using an empty bag. Very disappointed. The only good thing about the TP carryon is the lightweight…
For all the reasons mentioned in the video 😊 I don't really have anything bad to say about TP, but I've used them a lot, and wanted to put some other bags to the test!
my IT brand carryon is my absolute favorite. Light, simple, and “defy physics” roomy. Not loads of bells and whistles but a terrific bag, fits the sizers even on spirit and frontier, and is exceptionally light. And itks almost budget in price.
I was fortunate enough to pick up a Brics carryon at TJMaxx several years back at a great price (99.00 USD). It has been my go-to bag for all of my trips. It has some wear and tear on the handle, but it really is a sturdy bag that fits in all overhead compartments. Its super light and the wheels are great. I have been looking for a Brics replacement, but when I saw the "real price" I was floored. Someone told me I can get the handle replaced by Brics. I might look into that option.
I bought the Travel Pro for its light weight… however… I found that I could not put my personal tote bag on top of it because the TP would tip over. The TP has that odd front configuration that pops out a bit which I now realize makes it not entirely stable. I watched the TP product video on their website and of course there was no problem with putting the personal tote bag on top, but in real life, it did not work. Sadly I will not use the TP for trips to Europe anymore because I had to carry my personal bag on my shoulder which was really uncomfortable.
Just took a business trip a month ago and going into Goodwill just before that I found a monos plus pro carry-on which has the front section for a laptop and stuff for $45. It was white. It had a few scrapes on it, but a magic eraser took everything out and then I used some fiberglass type protection on the outside and it’s doing wonderful now.
Great video but at over $500CAD the Bric's is unrealistic for many of us. Would you consider doing a "Budget Traveler's" option? There has to be something under $200 that is comparable?
Hmm, I paid $340 CAD for my Bric's - maybe check prices again in a couple days. Under $200, travelpro is a great option and under $100, this is the bag my sister used in the video: amzn.to/3C372zT
Hi Aly, the reason I prefer a hardshell bag is because of rain. Have you noticed that the softshell bags seep water into the bag if it's pouring raining? I like the idea of a softshell because it's a bit more forgiving on cramming things into the bag but I do worry about rain. I do check luggage sometimes (especially if I am bringing specialty food or wine home- just returned from a family olive picking/pressing trip in Umbria and brought home 3 litres of freshly pressed EVOO!) and when I had a softshell bag in the past I noticed my clothes were wet when it was pouring on the tarmac as the bags were being loaded. That was about 10 years ago. Curious if the quality has changed for soft sided bags. Thanks! Love the videos! they have been SUPER useful for trip planning.
Agreed. As an Australian often flying with a 7kg limit, weight is FAR more important than the size. I've never been asked to use a sizer in nearly 30 years of flying but have had my bag weighed many times. I've been using the Antler Aire for well over a decade now and it's an amazing bag at less than 2kg. I would go with their soft stripe case if I had to rebuy today.
I have the Bric’s and travelled with it for 1 week. When fully packed it is too soft. It sags by the handles, so for me not the best. A general comment: I wish the luggage manufacturers would start producing hard-shell suitcases that open like the soft-shelled ones - not OYSTER SHELL - which are very impractical in small narrow rooms.
I really prefer a top open too; it is so hard to open a clamshell up. For large bags samsonite years ago did a hard shell “trunk” which looked good to me, I think is might have been an 80/20 split; but this seemed good to me as you can probably handle the 20% volume in the top at a slightly more than 90° opening which suits most luggage racks in most hotels
I just flew on Lufthansa to Munich and was surprised that at CLT airport they weighed my carryons too - I have the 19” Travel Pro and my only complaint was that when I added the personal item bag to it (attached by the back strap to the handle) the bag kept trying to tip forward. I bought the Travel Pro based on your recommendation….and I do love that it’s very lightweight and moves beautifully thru airports, planes and on the ground. So I think weight is def going to be a issue with airlines going forward
I just bought a Mixi Carry On, actually I bought two… one clamshell and one top opening. I while I really love the top opening, it’s a little too thick (by like 1/2 inch) for a lot of airlines. The clamshell has been great!
I noticed that you and your mom used a duffle style bag and you have also used different ones on other trips as your personal item, do you prefer them over a backpack? Do they hold more? Do they fit better under the seat? I fly a few international flight a year and have always used a backpack but their are some duffe bags. Thank you
Brics top open. Clamshell ones take way too much space on the luggage shelf(unless you are traveling alone). They also make hardshell top open luggage, but it's harder to find in NA. Asia has many. I have a Delsey hardside top open. Love it! Don't see it for sale anymore. Costco has a top open delsey, but a different model from mine. Must have double wheels. More stable. Notice that your TravelPro has single wheels. I had that one. I gave it away. Not as stable with a backpack on it. I'll have to look into the Brics.
I have a Monos and I find that when it's packed with the compression feature, the handle becomes very difficult to raise and lower and often got stuck.
I still love my Travelpro bags...but...I may be running these carry-on bags for a while...! 👇
► LINKS:
Bric’s Carry-on: amzn.to/3AdTRvo
Monos Carry-on: shrsl.com/4q8tk
Mixi Carry-on: amzn.to/4eYkweR
Travelpro Maxlite 5 (19”): amzn.to/3YFx0lK
Green Personal Item tote bag: amzn.to/3UpozbI
Luggage scale: amzn.to/4hlWvQe
My compression packing cubes: amzn.to/3YjEGsB
My pink shirt: shrsl.com/4q8to
my necklace: go.shopmy.us/p-7737258
Check out my Amazon store! www.amazon.com/shop/alysmalls/list/1HVV5ET2B3OZS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_AMDB407B2SQCJ6RSKJ06
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An entire video and you missed the most important discussion point, WHY are these new choices better than the TravelPro?
Right! There was no need to mention Travelpro if leaving out the reasons why. A missed opportunity.
I just bought a new Travelpro :/
Well, I can tell you what I don’t like about the Travel Pro. I bought one for travel in Europe because it’s lightweight and the Euro version is a bit smaller than a regular carryon… and I will not use it anymore. The TP has an odd front configuration that in my opinion does not make the bag stable if you put a tote bag on top or other type of personal bag. My TP bag repeatedly fell over with my tote bag on top or the tote kept slipping off. After schlepping through the airport with the tote on my shoulder, I found a way to put it on the TP. I had to put the tote handles at the top of the carryon extended handle and hold it carefully to stop the tote from slipping off. This wasn’t ideal, but it was better than hurting my shoulder. And I have to say that I did watch the TP website video which showed a tote sitting on top of the bag, but honestly this had to be so fake using an empty bag. Very disappointed. The only good thing about the TP carryon is the lightweight…
@@daffodilgirl5Me too! And on HER recommendation!
For all the reasons mentioned in the video 😊 I don't really have anything bad to say about TP, but I've used them a lot, and wanted to put some other bags to the test!
my IT brand carryon is my absolute favorite. Light, simple, and “defy physics” roomy. Not loads of bells and whistles but a terrific bag, fits the sizers even on spirit and frontier, and is exceptionally light. And itks almost budget in price.
Thank you Aly. So fantastic that you got to travel with your Mum.
What a treasure
I was fortunate enough to pick up a Brics carryon at TJMaxx several years back at a great price (99.00 USD). It has been my go-to bag for all of my trips. It has some wear and tear on the handle, but it really is a sturdy bag that fits in all overhead compartments. Its super light and the wheels are great. I have been looking for a Brics replacement, but when I saw the "real price" I was floored. Someone told me I can get the handle replaced by Brics. I might look into that option.
LOL! I just bought a TravelPro carry-on based on your review!
Same. :)
I bought the Travel Pro for its light weight… however… I found that I could not put my personal tote bag on top of it because the TP would tip over. The TP has that odd front configuration that pops out a bit which I now realize makes it not entirely stable. I watched the TP product video on their website and of course there was no problem with putting the personal tote bag on top, but in real life, it did not work. Sadly I will not use the TP for trips to Europe anymore because I had to carry my personal bag on my shoulder which was really uncomfortable.
I still love my Travelpros! Still a good option, these are just a couple of new faves as of late!
Just took a business trip a month ago and going into Goodwill just before that I found a monos plus pro carry-on which has the front section for a laptop and stuff for $45. It was white. It had a few scrapes on it, but a magic eraser took everything out and then I used some fiberglass type protection on the outside and it’s doing wonderful now.
Great video but at over $500CAD the Bric's is unrealistic for many of us. Would you consider doing a "Budget Traveler's" option? There has to be something under $200 that is comparable?
Hmm, I paid $340 CAD for my Bric's - maybe check prices again in a couple days. Under $200, travelpro is a great option and under $100, this is the bag my sister used in the video: amzn.to/3C372zT
Weight and price are important to me, and Travelpro still wins out in those categories, so I'm gonna stick with it for now.
So what are the reasons that these suitcases might be better than the travelpro for you?
Hi Aly, the reason I prefer a hardshell bag is because of rain. Have you noticed that the softshell bags seep water into the bag if it's pouring raining? I like the idea of a softshell because it's a bit more forgiving on cramming things into the bag but I do worry about rain. I do check luggage sometimes (especially if I am bringing specialty food or wine home- just returned from a family olive picking/pressing trip in Umbria and brought home 3 litres of freshly pressed EVOO!) and when I had a softshell bag in the past I noticed my clothes were wet when it was pouring on the tarmac as the bags were being loaded. That was about 10 years ago. Curious if the quality has changed for soft sided bags. Thanks! Love the videos! they have been SUPER useful for trip planning.
I use Travel Pro 24”, Level 8 carryon and Travel pro under seat. Love them
Weight matters a lot to me as well. Travel pro is less than 5.5 pounds while the Mixi is over 8 pounds. Great video!
Agreed. As an Australian often flying with a 7kg limit, weight is FAR more important than the size. I've never been asked to use a sizer in nearly 30 years of flying but have had my bag weighed many times. I've been using the Antler Aire for well over a decade now and it's an amazing bag at less than 2kg. I would go with their soft stripe case if I had to rebuy today.
Thank you for the Antler Soft Stripe recommendation! $255 USD and a possible 15% coupon.
I have the Bric’s and travelled with it for 1 week. When fully packed it is too soft. It sags by the handles, so for me not the best. A general comment: I wish the luggage manufacturers would start producing hard-shell suitcases that open like the soft-shelled ones - not OYSTER SHELL - which are very impractical in small narrow rooms.
I really prefer a top open too; it is so hard to open a clamshell up. For large bags samsonite years ago did a hard shell “trunk” which looked good to me, I think is might have been an 80/20 split; but this seemed good to me as you can probably handle the 20% volume in the top at a slightly more than 90° opening which suits most luggage racks in most hotels
I just flew on Lufthansa to Munich and was surprised that at CLT airport they weighed my carryons too - I have the 19” Travel Pro and my only complaint was that when I added the personal item bag to it (attached by the back strap to the handle) the bag kept trying to tip forward. I bought the Travel Pro based on your recommendation….and I do love that it’s very lightweight and moves beautifully thru airports, planes and on the ground. So I think weight is def going to be a issue with airlines going forward
I just bought a Mixi Carry On, actually I bought two… one clamshell and one top opening. I while I really love the top opening, it’s a little too thick (by like 1/2 inch) for a lot of airlines. The clamshell has been great!
I recently bought the Travelpro19 maxlite and love it
It's not Westjet but Air Transat that has the smallest allowance size for carry-on : 20x16x9 inches.
I wish I could pack as much as you Ally, my shoes alone take up one side of my clam shell. 😕
Porto looks stunning even when it's raining
Good thing, too. It rains a lot there!
Seeing you walking through rain and storm I wonder if the Brics is waterproof 🤔
Re Ryanair in Alicante my bag stuck out a tiny bit & they charged me although I still carried it on board & it fit in the overhead bin.
I noticed that you and your mom used a duffle style bag and you have also used different ones on other trips as your personal item, do you prefer them over a backpack? Do they hold more? Do they fit better under the seat?
I fly a few international flight a year and have always used a backpack but their are some duffe bags.
Thank you
Brics top open. Clamshell ones take way too much space on the luggage shelf(unless you are traveling alone). They also make hardshell top open luggage, but it's harder to find in NA. Asia has many. I have a Delsey hardside top open. Love it! Don't see it for sale anymore. Costco has a top open delsey, but a different model from mine.
Must have double wheels. More stable. Notice that your TravelPro has single wheels. I had that one. I gave it away. Not as stable with a backpack on it.
I'll have to look into the Brics.
you should probably build your own item sizer at home, it will save you a lot of time recording this footage at the airport 😅
Nice bags! Have a nice day!
Aly, love your shirt , nice color
What personal item bag do you use? Thanks. I am flying ANA and have the toughest time to figure out what size of personal item bag they use.
I am curious to know this as well.
On this last trip I was using this green tote bag: amzn.to/3UpozbI
10kg carry-on? I wish! Asian airlines are often 7kg.
Hi. Great bags. Do you know if they fit Tag airlines?
Did you change your channel to, "Carry-On Bags--Choosing & Packing?"
@07:10 taking a taxi or Uber in Europe is "probably only going to be about 3 Euros". What? I can't get into a German bus for 3 EUR.
I never paid more than 6 euros on my last trip!
Do they fit Sunwing? I haven’t seen that airline on your lists
Carry-on: 9 x 16 x 20 inches (23 x 40 x 51 cm) and 11 pounds (5 kg)
I have a Monos and I find that when it's packed with the compression feature, the handle becomes very difficult to raise and lower and often got stuck.