Which Monos Carry On Luggage should you BUY? (In-Depth Buyer’s Guide)
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- Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
- Monos makes some of the best carry on luggage for travelling, but it’s incredibly confusing which monos carry on you should actually buy. In this monos luggage review, I explain the difference between the monos carry on, monos carry on plus, monos carry on pro, monos carry on pro plus, and monos hybrid carry on luggage.
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Monos Carry On Pro: bit.ly/carryonpro
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0:00 Which Monos Carry On Should You Buy?
0:55 Monos Luggage Review
2:30 6 Monos Carry On Bags
2:55 Monos Carry On vs. Monos Carry On Plus
3:00 Monos Carry On Review
3:42 Monos Carry On Plus Review
5:00 Monos Classic vs. Pro vs. Hybrid
5:36 Monos Carry On Pro Review
6:40 Monos Hybrid Carry On Review
7:42 Which Monos Carry On is Right for You?
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Do these bags have double zipper security?
So much to say...I have the carry on, the carry on plus, the duffel, the sling and the weekender. Aside from getting compliments on my luggage in the airport, my original duffel had a piece that fell off of the bag making the clasp not secure my folio. I didn't report it to Monos until a few weeks after the 2 year warranty (which made me fully prepared to be out of luck). To my surprise after I put a claim in with them, they sent a new bag and told me to keep the old one. I was so grateful. The new bag, just so you know, had a redesign where this issue probably would never happen again. They are an excellent company with high quality and stand by their products.
Totally off topic but, thank you for saying it "looks good, feels good and works well". I love adverbs properly used.
Boy I sure could’ve used this video before my trip to California last month. But I went with the Monos Classic carry on, and after having watched your video, I know I made the right choice. It’s a great bag! Love your videos and content - so informative. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
I have a Monos carry-on Pro and I love it! I made the decision after seeing one of your videos (I am super grateful). Thank you for your videos. They are super helpful!
Best Monos review/guide out there! This review alone shows y’all know how to convey information.
We have the monos carry on classic and just got back from a UK tour (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scottish highlands, and Warwick). These bags ran the gauntlet of planes, trains, automobiles, and of course cobble stone streets and we never thought for a minute that they would give up. We will never buy any other luggage. They are the best we have ever owned.
What color?
Ocean blue and Rose Quartz
I have the Monos Carry On Plus and I can say without a doubt it’s the best carrying out there! Took it intentionally recently and did not have to check it across two different carriers. The light weight combined with the great wheels and handles allow for easy movement across any surface! Great video breakdown!
New to the channel, these videos are awesome!!! The editing, production, b roll, stock use, and script are all super engaging. Video lengths feel perfect too! Killing it!
Thank you for the comparison and side by side photos. This helped me make my decision to buy the Classic Plus.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while this year as one of my favorite influencer sites… Trying to decide which piece of new carry-on luggage to get. After reviewing all your videos again, and another favorite influencer as well, I pulled the trigger today on Black Friday, 2023 and got them on us. Carry-on in black. Were the super total of $153! Can you believe it? OK it was $163 with tax but free shipping. I’m ready for my Netherlands trip December 2023 for my birthday. Can’t wait to pack it when it arrives!
What a timely video - I've been looking at Monos very closely and couldn't really decide between the Classic or Hybrid. I will be purchasing the Classic after all. Thanks!
Great review. Thanks for explaining the categories. Just ordered the Pro based on that front compartment.
wow. Talk about timing. I have been on their website all day trying to decide if I should return the carry on plus I just received for the carry on or hybrid carry on. Your video came in time to help
Love your vids ... wife and i are looking into Monos Carry On Classic or Carry On Pro for a 10 day trip in Italy. Quick question: Is Monos only available online or are there any retial stores in So. Calif.? Keep up the great work ... mahalo
An excellent, well-organized, in-depth analysis of the Monos suitcases. I never realized that I already have 2 of the Monos carryons from my Drunk Elephant Trunks 4.0 and 5.0! I haven’t used them all these years but will be using the trunk 5.0 which is the classic carryon size. I can’t wait to use it! I wanna travel light and love ur recommendation for Merino wool clothes. Thanks Nik! Great videos! Top notch! 😃👍🏼👍🏼
Solid breakdown man
Super helpful 👍🏽
I purchased the classic based on your recommendation , for our month long trip to Europe. It worked great and I had enough room for everything I needed other than what I packed in my personal item bag!
This is the video I needed. I currently have the TravelPro Platinum Elite 26" checked and the carry-on. They are great. But I'm enjoying learning about hard-case luggage.
I got the classic just because of your fine reviews.
Was about to get the new Ridge carry on, but chose to go with the proven best.
Thank you.
This video is amazing!! Thanks a lot for taking the time and making the comparison this clearly. Kudos!!!
Great review ! So glad I came across this ! Thank you 😊
Thanks Nik! great video, as usual, but you did knocked me off the fence (I’m OK ;) - I went ahead and ordered the Classic one after weeks of endless hours of luggage reviews. Now I need to figure out what I’m not taking on my next 3 months Italy trip. You’ve forced me to simplify and that’s a good thing - “less is more” Yes, I got the awesome discount, so I appreciate you and your valuable channel. 👍🏻
Thanks for this awesome comparison!
I LOVE how you made sense of such a large selection of similar-looking bags! Super useful video - thanks Nik!
A very interesting video, thank you! I own the Carry on Pro Plus and really like it, although my trips rarely allow me to do carry on because of the needs of my work and the length of my trips. But when I can I am using the Monos :)
Nice review. New to channel and wondering if you tried the Solgaard carryon with the closet system??
Thanks for the video. I just subscribed. What brand shirt is that you are wearing in the video, if you don't mind me asking?
Great video! Those packing cubes look like they are also Monos, but they look different from current Monos offerings.
Which cubes are they? They look to fit perfectly in the carry on size.
My husband has the carry-on. I have the carry-on pro. I fit just as many clothes in the pro as the carry-on. We love them.
Thanks for the review. I just ordered the Classic carry on in Blue Haze....got an AMAZING deal for $189 total. Not sure how that happened, but I'm not complaining.
Which packing cubes are you using in the video? The monos ones? Great comparison/review! Helped me decide.
Super-helpful channel!
How watertight are these? If I've got a laptop in there, should I be concerned if I'm pulling these through pouring rain?
Also, I am traveling internationally for the first time and torn between regular and plus. The plan is long-term if not permanent nomad. Oof! Any thoughts are welcome!
This was great review and breakdown by functionality, practicality and weight difference. Solid
i was debating this morning if i should get hybrid or classic ! your video came out just in time !!
What did you decide??
When you had to check your bag those 2 times, did you have to pay a fee? Thanks for your video! Thinking of getting the plus carry on
Thanks for helping me decide!
What is your favorite or recommended carry on for cobblestones? Love your luggage reviews. The absolute best on RUclips. Thank you….
Monos classic for the whole fam (Gray, Blue, Pink, and Beige. Love it for domestic travel. Hitting international waters shortly. Can’t wait!!!
I have a monos classic, going to Europe for the Christmas Markets and looking forward to taking carry on only! Love it!
I have 4 monos bags. Love them! Took carry on and a pro to Europe for a month
Thanks to you I’m getting the Monos Carry on Pro plus
Thank you so much for this video !!!
I used to go around backpacking with a backpack. Now I'm watching this dude and bought a monos pro... That how you realise you are getting old kids. Thing to note about the pro is the fact that you can put all your electronic into your front pocket mean that if you carry a back pack with you you end up with a lot more space than the classic well for me my laptop etc do take a lot of space in my bag! Great video!
Haha yes I’ve got a North Face backpack duffle and it’s killing my back. Time for the wheels 🛴
This is the best Monos review on the web!
Great review...sort of. I wish you would have opened up the Hybrid and displayed it's packing capacity. From the Monos website, it appears that it doesn't have compression straps. What are your thoughts on this?
We have the classic. I usually have a backpack with me that has space for a laptop that fits over the handles. A perfect combo.
I own two. First is the "Old Penguin" carry on. I have had this for awhile (before it became Monos). It is still in great shape. It's scuffed. However, that is the only issue (and since I've been around the world with that bag...I'm not concerned). The inside is as if were brand new. The second is the Monos Hybrid Carry On Plus. The larger bag works perfectly. It's light and sturdy (as it has been beat up a bit both carried on and gate checked. I don't review luggage...but this is as good as advertised. Nice review.
Thank you for doing this!!
Very helpful. Thank you.
I have been looking for the luggage that was right to me and because of this video; I just purchased a set. Thanks for the video. I have never heard of this brand but it appears to be a no brainer.
I have the Monos check-in medium carry-on pro and the Metro Duffel in green. I did feel the sting of losing some space for clothing in the carry-on pro, but I like that my laptop and tablet were both secure and easy to access, especially at security, where you want to be as quick as possible. I took the carry-on pro and metro duffel to Panama for two weeks, and it turned out that I could have packed even lighter. I got all of my luggage in green. The Metro Duffel is just gorgeous in Juniper, which is a saturated green.
I have the Monos Carry On Plus and have used it 4 times going over seas. I love it. I love the compression straps in this luggage. You can really get a lot in there and compress it down quite a bit. Love It
Did it fit in the overhead or did u have to check it in
@@karmosilla It fit in the over head with no problem
I’ve been doing my research on new carry-ons for the last 3 months now for my trip to Australia for two weeks in July. I def want to have something that holds a week worth of clothes since I’ll just be washing them at the hotel for the following week. I def would prefer more room since I’m a bigger guy, so do you think I should go with the classic series over the pro series? Your videos have been super helpful btw!
My husband and I own the Classic Carry On Plus. We took a 17-day tour of England & Wales and only needed to find a laundry once. We were able to carry them on the plane for the trip to Heathrow, but decided to check our luggage for the trip home. It did get a little scuffed, but Monos provided a cleaning pad to help get most of the marks out. I would probably go with the Classic Carry On for international travel due to tge smaller size. Overall, it's a great bag!
Based on your earlier comparison of the best hard sided carry on I bought the Pro Plus for a 2 week trip to Germany. More than enough room and no problems with it's size on the airlines I flew. I especially like the compression straps. On top of being a durable bag, it's just really a really good looking carry on.
SO good looking
I just got the carry on classic plus. Now I'm thinking that I should return it as I'm afraid that it will not fit in the overhead compartment. What is your suggestion?
Super helpful! Thank you!
hi Nik & Allie i am going on a 3 month trip to Thailand early next year.. i need to upgrade my check in suitcase. i have narrowed it down to Monos..Beis or Level 8 large check in. do you have any recommendation for me..
Thanks, helps us decide
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT video review!!!❤
We just purchased both a Classic and a Classic +. We sent the Classic back for another +. Can't wait for our year + adventure!
WOW! One year! When/where you headed????
@@awaytogether We have to get the last kid close to out of college, so hopefully January 2025. Depending on when we start it will either be Southeast Asia or Spain/Portugal, or maybe even Turkey. We'd like to just pick where we start and then wing it from there. We are hoping we love it so much that we stay abroad for as long as we are physically able.
@@kirstennorling2372 SO excited for you!
In Canada air Transat has the smallest carry on size! It is supposed to be 21” or less. I loved your video though, if I didn’t just buy a heys suitcase I think I would have considered monos. I did 15 days with my carryon.
Funny, I was just looking at all the differences after the last video comparing the 7 different brands. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the classic carry on when the Black Friday sale hit this week (just got it delivered yesterday, it's so pretty!). I've been wondering if I really should have gone with the Plus, but picked the carry on size because I'll be using it around Europe much more than domestically. When the beginning of the video said they'd gotten away with the Plus all over Europe, I started kicking myself, but in the end, I think the carry on size was the way to go for me. I hope. LOL
I am having the opposite problem, bought the classic plus, wondering if I should have gotten the classic. The struggle is real!
I bought the classic plus, decided I didn’t want the stress of wondering if I’d have to check it. Was debating the pro but if my bag is in the luggage compartment above me, then the outside compartment is of little value in flight. My secondary bag/backpack can easily house my in flight things like snacks, ear buds, laptop. My other question is colour and scuffing. When I had the threat of having to check it I was worried about the light beige colour I choose. Now, with the classic, I will be in more control of my bag. I am curious about Allue’s thoughts on the scuffing of the beige colour she took on you long travel journey. Would she choose it again?
I wish I’d seen your comparison of hard side carry on luggage. I purchased the Away carry on, had it shipped to a US address (I live in Mexico & no shipping here). I will pick it up in 3 weeks, now I’m thinking I may want to return it and buy a Monos!
How do the light Colors stay? Do they get dirty and scratch?
can you review ridge carryons pleaaase
For a 15-day to trip to Asia, I am considering the Classic Carry-On and will do laundry if needed. Don't want the hassle of having to check in the luggage? Which airlines require you to chem in the Classic Carry-on? Thanks for your thorough reviews of the Monos options. I will definitely use your links if we decide to go with the Monos.
You could have issues on select international carriers (research your specific airline to be sure) but the classic carry on is the right size for carrying on any U.S. domestic flight. In my personal experience you’ll be able to carry it on many international flights as well.
Does the inside compartments/smaller bags come with the suitcase?
Have you reviewed the Mvst line?
I have the hybrid carry on, hybrid carry on plus, and the Metro backpack. I like them all okay, and they look great, but they are HEAVY!!!! Even the vegan leather backpack. When fully packed even the carry on which is smaller than the normal carry on (not hybrid) is so freaking heavy to lift. Uber drivers constantly comment on how heavy it is for being so small. It really does start to get frustrating as I travel every other week for work. I have even started perusing other luggage to try to find something lighter that has the same great look even though I spent a fortune on all this luggage. I have them in the champagne color and just know they scratch super easily. Even though I've never checked the bag and only handled it myself. It scuffs crazy easily. I think if I could do it again I'd probably buy just the regular carry on and not the hybrid. Although like I said it looks fantastic and I love the clamping locks. It's just too heavy to lift for a frequent traveler. I am a petite woman but I am strong and I can lift a lot. It's been a bit of a disappointment with the luggage and the backpack.
Oh my gosh THANK YOU for your comment! You cannot imagine how many blogs and videos I’ve hunted through trying to hear a real review from a smaller woman about the weight and handling of a FULL hybrid carry on when trying to manage it on solo travel. THIS is the one thing I needed to hear to make an informed choice. I appreciate this so very much! 🩷
@@stacecation9038 I am so glad it was helpful! I also struggled to find reviews and I was shocked that people when they did review said how "light" they were." I am not sure what they are talking about. His review is the first one that actually talks about how heavy they really are. Like I said I have both and I go for the carry on vs my plus because packed full I can barely lift the plus into the overhead and have to have help. It's crazy heavy when full!
I have the Monos Backpack and the tote . I love the design but they are HEAVY. I never use them . Love my classic carry on though
Contact Monos. I had an issue with a bag...now it was a technical issue, but they may let you swap a bag for the nylon. The only reason I'm even suggesting this is because they have been amazing helping me be satisfied with their product. My daughter is petite and a gymnast so she's strong too. I tried to talk her into a lighter set, but she loves Monos like I do so we'll see. The Weekender is the heaviest I'm most concerned about because I haven't traveled with it yet, but it holds so much stuff! 😂
Thank you for your comment. I was about to purchase the hybrid version but was concerned about the weight. I love my 6 lb large Samsonite Cosmolite check-in luggage but wanted a nicer looking luggage. I'll get the Monos classic plus instead of the hybrid.
i have the carry on pro, and i love it! that front pocket makes my personal item so much lighter since i dont carry all my heavy wires and ipad, its my fave!! my personal item is my snack bag 😂
I love your videos. as a European I need to convert inches and lbs to understand the info about the weight and dimension. So I learned you know Europe by now 'like your own pocket' as we say. You for sure know by now about cm and kg you could also include it in your great videos.
Thanks for your feedback! I'll take this into consideration for future content. Thanks for watching.
great video
I've traveled to Europe several times and all around the US, why all the aversion to checking bags?
For a European river cruise last year, we purchased a Classic for my wife and a Classic Pro for me. When we initially packed and weighed our bags, we found that my Pro was overweight for the airline we were using. Solution? Repacked, with my wife’s (lighter weight) clothes in the Pro and mine in the Classic! In hindsight, I didn’t absolutely need the front pocket Pro model. p.s. Airline never checked dimensions or weight…
I have the Carry On Pro and used it on a recent 2 week trip in Japan and it was amazing. The front pocket definitely is something I thought I'd use more for my iPad, but it also turned out to be a great pocket to store some extra medication, extra copies of travel documents, and was a secure spot to lock up my cash with a lock. Definitely can do a 2+ week stint on this luggage, and pairing it with a great backpack is the best combo for not having to wait at all through immigration and customs.
Hi, im going to Japan next year, can you share me your itinerary?
@@alejandrozhang4989 sure, but my itinerary is not the most common since it does require a lot of Shinkansen transfers, and my main purposes were to see family there/avoid tourists where I could:
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo/stay one night
Day 2: Leave Tokyo/arrive in Toyama
Day 2-4: Toyama
Day 4: Leave Toyama/arrive in Hiroshima
Day 4-5: Hiroshima
Day 5: Leave Hiroshima/arrive in Osaka
Day 5-7: Osaka/Kansai (although I didn’t go to Kyoto this time since I’ve been many times already and didn’t want to deal with tourists)
Day 7: Leave Osaka/arrive in Fujiyoshida
Day 7-8: Fujiyoshida (Onsen - we stayed at Kaneyamaen, which was fantastic. Stayed a night but maybe even two nights would have been amazing)
Day 8: Leave Fujiyoshida/arrive in Tokyo
Day 8-15: Tokyo
From Tokyo, I did take a day trip out to Kawagoe (Saitama) and once over to Kamakura (Kanagawa). Usually I decide to do something on the day of, unless I have something booked/planned.
Hello! Did you have any issues with it on bullet trains or busses/subways?
@@Heynowrcp hey there! No issues at all. It’s small enough to fit above the overhead compartment 😊
@@momotaroux264 awesome, Thank you for the quick reply!
Hi Nik and Allie, do you have any issues with airline carriers, both domestic and international, rejecting the Monos Carry-On Plus? Most carriers I have looked at have limits of 22" X 14" X 9", whereas the Plus is 23" × 15" × 9.5". Most travel is domestic but we will be traveling to Europe in '24. Thanks!!
We traveled w/ the Plus for 6 straight months through Europe and Asia. 33 flights total. I had two airlines make us check. Once on Agean, and once on Cebu Airlines in the Philippines. Never domestically. We always check in online and don't go to the desk, so I'm sure that's a factor too.
Thanks!! @@awaytogether
@@rpi222 My pleasure! Your mileage may vary!
@@awaytogether, when you had to check the luggage, did you have to pay a fee? Thanks for your video! Thinking of getting the plus carry on
Can I use Monos to fly to Europe (Arrive in Paris, Spain and then to Italy). Per Google the length needs to be 21.ish and not 22. I like this bag but afraid I will get stopped
I ordered a Carry-on in Terracotta. The color was so beautiful, but its size was too small for my needs so I returned it and ordered a Carry-on Plus and Carry-on Pro Plus in Terracotta again. When I opened two boxes, I was stunned because they look so ugly. They were in dull brown color and I did not like it at all. I tried to keep at least one of them since this company charges $40 for us to return any orders, but I just could not stand it. I am not sure you are an ambassador of the Monos. If you are, could you please ask them what happened.
Do you think the difference in volume between the classic plus & hybrid plus is that big of a deal? Love the idea of no zips, but keep hesitating because of the 5L less space!
It can definitely make a difference. I also find the snap closure to be less forgiving than a zipper in terms of squishing more things in there.
@@awaytogether Thanks. Hopefully I can decide before the 30% off ends.
Bought the carry on pro, wish I would of bought the plus, but none the less great suitcase
I need to pick up one of these soon
don't wait. they are having a fantastic sale right now. I just got the classic for 189
I have the carry on pro but won’t be using it until next spring.
those cubes fit nicely... who makes those? thanks for the info!
Those are the Monos Packing Cubes!
@@awaytogether Ah! I see them on the site now. They look like a perfect fit. Thanks!
Do these bags have double zipper security?
I want to get a Monos carry on this week. I know they have 30% off right now, but I’m hesitant about purchasing because what if on ACTUAL Black Friday, you can save a little more. Honesty, sometimes I hate early Black Friday sales lol.
I wish I had info for you! Not sure what (or if) anything is coming next. 30% off is pretty great though on a $300 piece of luggage!
Just took my hybrid carry on plus on a 14 day Europe trip. Only had to check it on 2 of the 8 flights. Worked great, but it definitely got cosmetically beat up by the baggage handlers.
how muc h did it get scuffed? thats my only concern. before pullinmg trigger on the purchase.
@@lour58me too but I needed up buying it cause I added the luggage cover from them so I’m assuming if I ever have to check it, that should be able to protect it from any scratches and dirt
What color did you buy? I’m trying to decide between obsidian and Champagne. I’m thinking the Champagne will show less scratching but less scuffing. Obsidian will show more scratching and less scuffing.
we’ve watched several of the videos and my husband bought it, but we can’t find anyone who talks about that flat mesh bag under the straps inside the suitcase. We don’t know what that’s for.
I just purchased a carry on plus and a large check in. The handles are jiggly. Is this normal? I have had a much cheaper Samsonite luggage set where the handles did not jiggle or feel slightly loose. I want to send it back but the shipping back fee is crazy! I’m thinking of taking it back to the post office and doing a return to sender type deal. Again I ask is the jiggly handles normal? Also I don’t like the handle adjuster is right under the handle. I’m afraid I’m going to press it while running though the airport and I don’t want that to happen. Lastly my carry on will not roll good. The big one does but the carry on is a struggle. I find myself frustrated trying to roll it. And not only does it not roll good but even full it lifts up into the air as I’m walking with it. I don’t know if this is a defect or what but I’m contacting monos about this. And if I can’t get them shipped back I’ll do better to sell them online myself.
I just checked the handles on my monos bags and no, I wouldn't say jiggly handles is normal. The roll should be smooth. I'm personally a fan of having the button on the underside of the telescoping handle - I feel it's more ergonomic.
I have the Classic Carry-On and the Classic Carry-On Plus. I like having the option based on the type and length of my trip. Overall, both bags have worked out great and I’m always amazed at how much I can actually pack in each. 😀
they stopped using hinomoto wheels and removed it from their page quietly
have you tried the monos compression cubes? They seem a bit bulky but hard to tell from the website.
I have the same question - probably going to pull the trigger on a monos bag during this sale (thx Nik and Allie!) but not sure if the compression cubes are worth it over eagle creek's compression cubes. My guess is no but interested to hear their thoughts.
@@kelsey-cq4fj we got them but they are going back. High quality but they are heavy and bulky.
I have them, they’re amazing
is the hybrid carryon hard to close if you overpack it?
Depending on what you pack it could be. Clothes can be compressed to shut it, but I wouldn't pack any fragile items if you got to force it closed.
We have the pro but I wanted the pro plus. Afraid to have it checked! Mainly travel JB and United
Shipping to Hawai’i is insane! $100+
My wife and I have identical, brand new Monos carry on bags. Both bags have the same problem of not being able to fully extend the handles when the bags are packed. Unless one is less than 5 feet tall, it will be a very uncomfortable trip through the airport. After a quick Google search, we see that many people have the same problem. I've reached out to Monos; no response. Maybe you should reconsider recommending this bag.
I've encountered that before and, in my case, it was typically when I packed too much. Not saying that's what you've done. When that's the case, you have to 'burp' the bag. You basically apply some pressure to the area between the poles on the back of the bag as if you're giving it CPR and that will do the trick.
my wife has the pro one... I prefer y 45L Peak Design Backpack tho. amazing content
Thanks for watching! Just got that exact peak bag! Thinking of doing a review. What do you like about it???
I love peak design products as well. Good choice.
@@awaytogether The only I don’t like is the weight. it is a heavy backpack, but all the rest compensate to be honest. did a 3w Eurotrip last year only with it and I could everything. we are going to Brazil for the holidays and I will bring only her again
@@awaytogether I have the Peak design 45L, used initially for my camera equipment. I plan on using it for camera gear and compression cube for clothes and my electronics kit on a trip to Italy next year. it will be combined with the Monos classic. So a review on the PD backlog would be welcome. I would like to see how you utilize it.
I'm moving to Australia in 2024 and want a Monos but can't decide between a Carry On model or checked in. And they are now on sale to.
I moved to AUS in 2004 (back home in 2010) and recommend taking as little as you can :)