Monos Carry-On review

The Monos Carry-On ranks first because it is one of the few bags here whose published overall size, wheels and handles included, is exactly 22 x 14 x 9 in., the limit that American, Delta and United publish. Monos says it fits the sizers and bins of all major airlines in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. The shell is polycarbonate with a built-in TSA-accepted lock and YKK reverse coil zippers. Inside, one half has a compression pad with ballistic nylon straps and the other a zippered panel for shoes. At 6.60 lb it is lighter than the Away, July, Calpak and Béis hardside bags we compared. The limits are capacity and coverage: 39.9 L is below the 46 L Travelpro bags, there is no expansion zipper, and airline damage cover is sold separately as Lifetime Warranty+. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

travelers who want a hardside bag that matches the 22 x 14 x 9 in. limit

Price

$275 on Monos' US store as of November 2026.

$275 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Exterior 22 x 14 x 9 in. (55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm), including wheels and fixed handles
• 6.60 lb (2.99 kg) and 39.9 L
• Polycarbonate shell with an integrated TSA-accepted lock
• Compression pad and ballistic nylon straps, plus a zippered panel for shoes
• Includes a laundry bag, two shoe bags and a vegan leather luggage tag

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Overall size matches the 22 x 14 x 9 in. limit used by American, Delta and United
• Strength: Limited lifetime warranty and a 100-day trial on unused items
• Strength: 6.6 lb, lighter than the Away, July, Calpak and Béis hardside bags
• Weakness: 39.9 L, less space than the 46 L Travelpro bags
• Weakness: Not expandable in this standard model
• Weakness: Monos' extended airline damage cover is a separate Lifetime Warranty+ plan

Key facts

• Price: $275
• Exterior size: 22 x 14 x 9 in.
• Weight: 6.60 lb
• Capacity: 39.9 L
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Where it ranks

Monos Carry-On is No. 1 in our Best Carry-On Luggage verdict.