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3 reviews in Carry-On Luggage

The Carry-On suitcase in Jet Black on Away's product page, showing the price of $275

Carry-On Luggage$275

Away The Carry-On Review: Does the Shell Justify $275?

The Carry-On earns its keep on the wheels and the warranty, not the shell. Hinomoto casters glide better than anything near this price, and Away's free-repairs-for-life policy removes the usual risk of buying a suitcase this expensive. But 41 liters at 7.5 pounds is an average number in 2026, and the polycarbonate cracks at the corners under real baggage-handler abuse, the same failure mode as bags costing a third as much.

Best for: Occasional bag-checkers who value lifetime repair coverage over shaving every ounce.

7.6

Monos Carry-On Pro product page with front, angled, and side views in Desert Taupe

Carry-On Luggage$315

Monos Carry-On Pro Review: Lifetime Warranty vs Legacy Luggage

Monos built a real case for skipping the legacy luggage markup: the Carry-On Pro's 22x14x9-inch shell fits most airline sizers, the front laptop pocket is genuinely useful at security, and the direct-to-consumer price undercuts comparable hardside cases from brands with a century of retail overhead. The lifetime warranty sounds like the deciding factor until you read what other owners say about using it. Recurring reports of shell cracking after two to three years, paired with slow, automated-feeling claims responses, mean the warranty is a promise this brand hasn't consistently kept. Buy it for the price and the design, not for a warranty you might need to fight for.

Best for: Budget-conscious flyers who want a well-designed hardside carry-on and will document damage for warranty claims.

7.2

TravelsWithElle's review page featuring a photo of the RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase

Carry-On LuggageFrom $925

RIMOWA Essential Cabin Review: What Does the Name Buy at $925?

The Essential Cabin's wheels, handle and lifetime structural warranty are genuinely better than a budget case, but the glossy polycarbonate scratches fast and the price gap over a Monos or Samsonite is bigger than the durability gap.

Best for: Frequent flyers who want a lifetime warranty on the shell and don't mind cosmetic scuffs

6.8