Monos Metro Backpack Review | Is it right for you?
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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Today, I have another Monos review for you, and this time it's not a Monos suitcase, it's a chic accessory! It is the Monos Metro Backpack, and is part of the Metro Collection. Please enjoy our Monos Metro Backpack Review.
What else is in the Monos Metro Collection besides the Monos backpack? The Monos metro duffel, Monos metro weekender, and the Monos metro sling, all in Nylon AND vegan leather.
If you need a new personal item bag, this perfect for you. I personally love a personal item backpack, for an easier carry. This would also be awesome for a work backpack and probably the best everyday carry backpack that I own.
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Product featured with link:
Monos Metro Backpack: shrsl.com/4gh7n
Agreed! Needs to have crossbody attachments. Also... I love a spot for my waterbottle. That's missing 😔
Your video convinced me to buy this, thank you! I had originally bought the metro duffel but it it wayyyy to big and heavy for my frame. I’m 5’3 and it just looked too boxy next to me. Can’t wait to get this backpack. Thanks for your review. Would love to see an update on traveling with it and what you pack
You are so welcome! I love the Metro backpack, let me know what you think! I do need to travel with it soon!
As soon as they put a water bottle pocket on this bag, I’ll pick one up. They seem to really value consumer feedback, so hopefully they add one.
That would be cool!
I am buying the Metro Backpack in Juniper Green, Thank you for your thoughtful review. I just returned from a three week European vacation with the Weekender which I used as my carry bag , also in Juniper Green. The Weekender bag still looks brand new after three weeks and numerous flights. The quality is top flight and the features were perfection for all of my needs, iPad, kindle, Bose noise cancelling headphones, cable bag, extra clothes, and shoe compartment on the bottom. The Weekender fit under the seat in front of me and was a carry bag for all flights, large and small planes. I am adding to my collection the Metro Backpack for travel because the Weekender was too heavy and the strap was too long for hauling through airports. I don't know why they made the removable strap so long? I am 5'4" and it killed me so much that I had to keep a roller bag to carry the Weekender through airports. I love the Weekender, and will use it for car trips, but not for airport travel unless I have a roller bag to carry it. Note these bags are heavier than most competitors because of the high quality fabric and features so you will have to make a trade off for this quality of a bag in my opinion.
Thank you for this review! I have been intrigued by the metro classic kit on the front and been afraid it would fall off easily and I would lose it, especially when cramming the backpack under a seat. I ALSO wish the metro classic kit bag had the ability to have a shoulder strap attached bc I would totally use it as a purse when I get to my destination. I have found that airlines are getting super picky about just one carry on and one personal item, It used to be they wouldn't get excited about a small cross body and a personal item.
The classic kit is very much sturdy on there! And I hope monos listens to us to give us some sort of strap! Would be SO perfect for travel AND everyday use! 💚💚💚
They should include snaps and rings so that snap on portion could be transformed into a small camera bag crossbody purse.
I would LOVE that
Just got my green metro backpack and appreciate your review.
Good choice!
This backpack is super cute but I wish it had at least one, if not two, water bottle sleeves on the inside! I carry my Owala bottle and a spill-proof travel coffee mug every time I go to work so I have to have designated spaces for those in my work backpack
That is a great idea for sure.
One of the slip pocket in the video next to Lauren is meant for a water bottle. The monos website for the backpack have a short video clip towards the middle of the webpage showing them putting their Mono's 500ml Kiyo UVC water bottle in it. Unfortunately the slip pocket is not meant for a bigger size water bottle though.
Thank you for this video. Exactly what I wanted to know about the backpack. I ordered the Oxford Blue. 😊 I should receive it Friday, February 9, 2024. I plan to use it on an upcoming trip in May. I also ordered the Carry On and Middle size cases in the light blue, which I think will be a nice contrast with the Oxford Blue backpack. I also ordered the dove gray packing cubes. My next purchase will be the weekender. I would love to see you do a video on that piece. Again, many thanks. 😊
What a great haul! I have a video on the weekender, I’ll link it here. Enjoy your pieces and keep me posted!
Monos Metro Weekender Review
ruclips.net/video/LfwqVmlYKo0/видео.html
Oh man, green is my favorite color. 😍 That bag looks really nice.
Green is my favorite color too! I 💚 this bag!
Thanks for the review. What do you think about the recent style change? I like the look better when the folio is removed -- no longer see the snaps. However, I noticed that it no longer opens all the way clam shell style, which is disappointing. Also, I love the vegan leather, but I am not a "brown person" -- would love a black leather or the cream leather, but would worry the cream would get dirty too easily (if used as an under seat bag on an airplane).
I actually never really saw the old model, but I’m glad it looks good when the folio is removed :) this new one is pretty close to clam shell, there is only about 2 inches where it’s together.
Black leather would be pretty 😍😍
@@ItsTheKellys Sorry -- I might not have been clear. I like the look better on the new version --it's much cleaner (if/when you snap off the folio). With the not-quite-clamshell-opening, do you still lay the bag flat to pack it? Or pack it vertically more like a traditional backpack?
@@lisamintzer4516 I stand it up to pack it, yes :)
@@ItsTheKellys Received my black Metro Backpack today, and it is beautiful! A little heavier than expected, but very sturdy-looking. My one complaint is that the straps are set a little too wide for my frame size (I am 5'2"). I contacted Monos on "chat," and asked what they thought about an add-on sternum strap. She linked a recommendation for an inexpensive one on Amazon and said she would pass on the feedback to their design team. I ordered one, and I'll see if that helps pull the straps together a little more so the back sits better on my shoulders. In terms of size, I was able to fit my 14" MacBook Pro as well as medium sized mirrorless camera with 2 lenses (bit of a tight squeeze there), a water bottle, sunglasses, travel purse, etc.
Used your code to get the juniper green today. Can’t wait to test it out!
Let me know how you like it!
The best review on this bag. So informative!
Thank you! Hoping to get some more fabulous monos soon for more reviews for everybody!
I love your videos! If I wanted to use this as a personal item on Spirit Airlines, how much could I pack in here? Could you please demonstrate packing this backpack so I can get an idea how much I could place in there.
It’s medium sized, like a school backpack. For a personal item, You can definitely fit a laptop/iPad, electronics case, a sweater, liquid toiletries, and some snacks! Plus your flight essentials in the front case!
I’ll be doing some shorts/reels soon where I pack all of my bags!
Great video! You have been very resourceful!
Thank you :)
Great minds, I was thinking the same thing when you pulled that front pouch off. Wouldn't be great if you could somehow attach that to a strap to wear as a crossbody or waist pack. I liked the back pack, I don't use them in my every day life, I don't even use a purse most of the time, I have a card holder on my phone with my ID and a cc in it and most of the time that's all I need. But, I do use a backpack when I travel so it's on the list.
I hope they consider something for it! Til then, I just have my metro sling! I did see someone put a strap under there. Not insanely secure, but a good little hack :)
Can you please do a comparison of the monos metro backpack pre-2024 and the 2024 version? I was thinking of buying one but found out there a significant differences in the 2024 version that are a con for me. Thanks!
I didn’t realize there was a new version! I’ll have to check it out
Thank you for all your videos! They are great.
Thank YOU for watching! :)
I would love if you were able to do a review or comparison between the monos weekender vs the monos duffle. I can’t decide which one to purchase and your videos are wonderful! Thank you.
My Monos weekender review will be coming out soon. I don’t own the duffel yet. I can tell you that the weekender is huge, it can hold 11 more liters than a carry on suitcase. The duffel would be more personal item size.
@@ItsTheKellys thank you for letting me know. Sounds like the duffel would be more of the size I am looking for. I look forward to your weekender review…actually all your videos 😊 I just watched your video at the July store and now I am interested in their carry all weekender! 😂
@@malindahomehealthprovider thank you! The carry all plus weekender is one I have my eye on! Make sure to check the dimensions for any of the ones we mentioned and then check dimensions on your go-to airline!
@@ItsTheKellys thank you!
I just bought this in vegan leather saddle color and the metro duffle also waiting on it can wait to use it.
Awesome, Lisa! Can’t wait to see how you like it!
@@ItsTheKellys I got my saddle tan vegan leather bags today they are beautiful I'm obsessed might have to buy that weekender after Christmas.
@@Lisa-kz7vw I’m glad you love!!!!
Hi! How long did it take to get to you after purchase?
Have you done a review on the Beis Sport Tote? Debating getting one and love you're Beis reviews! Thank you for your content! ❤
Hey! I haven’t. I want to wait until they do more travel stuff again, vs random collections :)
Moving 🇺🇸 -> 🇰🇷 in a few months. Bought the Monos Large Check in and Carryon Pro in light blue + the black metro backpack! So excited to get it, I really trust your reviews so it was hard to choose between July and Monos. But the Monos just looks too sleek to pass up!
Is there anything you’d recommend for (a year) long trip/packing your entire life into a suitcase? I’d really appreciate any tips you’d have to better pack for all weather conditions despite the limited space. Wish me luck and keep the videos coming ❤
What an exciting move! I’m sure you made the right choice with your monos bags, and the light blue color is gorgeous!
As for a long trip, the longest I ever did was 2 weeks, so I can’t be much help. However, if I was doing it, I would still try to do as much of a capsule wardrobe as possible, and try to have a color scheme.
The good thing is, you obviously have laundry, so there is no need to overpack completely. Wear the heaviest clothes and boots on the plane if you’re leaving in winter. Remember that you really don’t need more than 1-2 bathing suits. Obviously you can buy your toiletries there. At least you are only in one place!
I could probably go on forever. If you have any specific questions, let me know and I can tell you what I would do!
I'll be doing the same later this year! Except with the Monos Medium Check in and Carryon Pro in light pink ;)
I'm debating investing in the white vegan leather backpack to complete the collection...
@@11eek24 that would be so pretty!
Definitely a water bottle sleeve and a hook/handle for the front pouch.
Love the metro bags from Monos. We purchased the duffel and the backpack a few years ago. Unfortunately, the hardware our bags is different from yours. When we detach/remove our kits from the front, the snaps are exposed. I wish they would come up with something to cover up the hardware when the kits are detached on the older models. By the way, I love your idea of having a strap or sling to attach to the quick release kit. Thanks for the thorough review.
I wish they would come out with something like that for you guys too! I’m getting the weekender soon and can’t wait to review that one!
I so wish they would sell the metro classic kit separately! I'd love to purchase just that to use as an airplane seatback organizer.
There’s so many great bags out there that are cheaper and fit more! I always have a seat back organizer bag!
@@ItsTheKellyswhat is your seat back organizer of choice?
@@Judy1957BÉIS has a great one.
Review the sling bag too
I will. Filming it tomorrow. Coming out after Christmas!
Thank you for this video! Really considering getting this bag now 👀 I am leaving in exactly 1 month. If I order it now, more or less how long does it take to receive?
You should be able to get it by then! I got it at the store this winter when they did a pop up in Toronto… but most of my Monos things arrive exactly a week after they are processed. (In Michigan USA)
Thanks for this review, really insightful. BTW, would you mind comparing the metro backpack to the Beis expandable? Or any of the Beis backpacks?
Sure, I’ll put it on the list. It might be a little bit though!
The 6” limit on personal items means you can’t attach the accessory bag to the outside. You are better off using heavy gauge ziplock inside and saving precious weight (the vegan leather is comparatively heavy). However, it’s exactly 9” for a carry-on and would be perfect for a 2-3 day weekday business trip. I’m doing a 2.5 week trip in Spain with the former (with the hybrid monos) for 2-3 day stops. I do like the dual-purpose functionality but this awareness is not on their website.
It is such a small backpack, it would be totally fine for a personal item.
We just travelled with carry one and a personal item, I can assure you that my backpack was larger than the dimensions and there were no concerns at all about size. The airlines do seem to be getting very finicky about carry-on bags (“there’s no room in the overhead compartments” and you are forced to bagcheck for free, however when we got on the plane, the overhead compartments were totally empty).
I hate when they do that!
This bag with attachment will make it through all airports, I took the weekender which is HUGE in comparison and no one ever questioned me in the US or throughout Europe. Get the backpack.
Hello do you still have a discount code? I can’t see it
They no longer offer one but go on sale frequently especially during the holiday season.
Thank you
I’m wondering if you can clip that to a belt and use it as a Fanny pack 🤔
You could but it won’t be very secure. I’d love if they made a strap somehow
Thx Lauren! I’ve been eyeing that Green Backpack too! Green is my fav color too! I have the Olive Green suitcase. The backpack green seems so bright. Do you think this green compliments or clashes with my green suitcase?
I went through all of my footage and pictures from the pop up store with natural lighting, and I think the juniper is a little too green for the olive. I would do one of the vegan leather ones to compliment the olive, honestly!
Actually I do have it up against each other. On our Instagram (its.the.kellys) my first square has the olive luggage next to a green metro bag.
@@ItsTheKellys that’s what I thought looking at photos. I wish they would work together cuz i love both colors! Maybe I’ll snag the Vegan Mahogany instead! Thanks!♥️
Lauren, every time I have made up my mind, I rewatch another of your videos and this one is stuck on my brain! I typically use my very open Fjallraven Kanken 15" laptop bag (don't mind organizing with pouches, and the straps are padded and comfy, which I like). Letting my teen use it for our Air France trip so I need something. Between this Monos and another Kanken laptop.
I pack medium compression pack, tech pack (battery, cords, plug, earbuds), Kindle Paperwhite, liquids baggie, small makeup/1st aid pouch, book, and a sandwich baggy with a couple of snacks. I am not accustomed to the great organization that this bag looks to have; any thoughts from a pro? Thank you a ton!
I feel like this bag is similar in shape to the Kanken, or at least the one I had. But taller. I prefer the nylon over the vegan leather!
I personally didn’t like my Kanken at all but I think it was the weird flap over the zipper and feeling like there wasn’t cushion/support for my items. I actually got rid of it in the middle of a trip 😂
@@ItsTheKellys that cracks me up, the thought of you just saying “bye bye, Kanken!” in the middle of a trip 😆 Thank you for your take on the vegan leather vs nylon…I do love the yellow, but I also love your green and the blue nylons. I’m hoping the nylon will be squishable to comfortably fit in the Air France sizer.
I’m also tempted to get one for my teen daughter…thinking she could stash her diabetes supplies in the front pouch and it would be so easy to remove and take with her when she needs to change her pump or whatever. But then I worry about it being yanked off, then she would be left without her “life juice” (insulin) 😅🫣.
Thank you again for taking your time to provide insight. If I purchase, I’ll of course be using your link. I so appreciate you!
I am obsessed with your videos since discovering you! Thanks to your videos, I order myself and my boyfriend the monos carry ons and will be attempting carry on ONLY for the first time ever (terrified overpacker here). I was also thinking of a personal item, either the back pack or the duffel. For multi-use and convenience, which would you recommend? Thanks for all your detailed informative videos!
Hi Vanessa! thanks so much, that means a lot to me! The duffel or weekender, while Great, could be too big for some airlines. Backpack is your best bet for personal item!
Thank you so much ❤
Strap and water bottle pocket. ❤
Does it stand up on its own? (While packing/getting stuff out) Do you have a preference between nylon and vegan leather? Thanks
It does as long as your laptop isn’t in it. Then it would obviously fall to the back, where that pocket is.
I don’t have the vegan leather one to compare, but I have seen them in person. It’s hard to choose really. I think for me, it would come down to the colors to match my luggage. The ivory vegan leather is gorgeous and would match everything.
vegan leather is literally just plastic. Every single vegan leather item I've ever had degrades and starts to peel and crack, even if it's just sitting in the closet. I steer away from anything advertised as "vegan leather: and has a high price tag, if it's cheep than, yeah ok, I'd get it knowing it's just not gonna last as long as I'd like it to.
Quick solution for the front removable metro kit, maybe it could be snatched on to a belt 😊
Yes I’d love that and I think monos is aware of that because almost everyone has said that :) let’s hope!
They need to add rings to each end of that snap on so you can attach a cross body strap to it.
I agree!
Thanks for the review and the discount code!
You’re welcome, Liz!
Have you compared this to the Beis backpack?
I haven’t. I have several Beis backpacks. The biggest comparison is that alot of my Beis backpacks have broken.
Unfortunately discount code did not work
Yes, this is an older video and I don’t have a way to update it in the video, but they took away influencer discount codes because they almost always have a sale going on and our codes did not work during a sale.
What’s the difference really between nylon and vegan leather?
The biggest difference is just the vegan leather being a little harder and tougher, vs the nylon being softer. Still holds the same, and both are scratch proof and water proof!
@@ItsTheKellys is the nylon more of a fabric feel and look? Or more like old “pleather” type materials?
@@cypvh74 neither. Imagine like a luxurious expensive all weather jacket, but thicker material.
Please please please pass on to monos to add at the very least d rings to transform to a crossbody if desired! I would buy in a hot second.
I just posted the same thing then saw your comment! ❤
I’m sold!
Yay! Which color? Use our code itsthekellys5 for 5% off if you want :)
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The promo code no longer works.
Try ITSTHEKELLYS5. They change it every few months
I have this backpack, after a few business trips the felt pocket lining has pilled and degraded horribly. Submitted a warranty claim and their customer service responded after 3 WEEKS with a "nah, I don't wanna". Avoid this backpack, save yourself the hassle
Sounds like monos customer service isn’t good. I’m sorry. I was debating buying this during the monos sale over the Beis backpack but didn’t like that there’s no water bottle holder and the new version of this bag doesn’t open like a clamshell like the first version did. Now, your honest feedback puts more on the NO list. Thank you.