I Tested The Lightest Carry On Luggage in the World

I just bought 10 of the lightest weight International carryon roller bags on the market with the lightest weighing an astonishing 3.9 LB why does this matter well International Airlines and a growing number of domestic Airlines take carry on weight very seriously we've got both hard-sided and softsided Luggage here and each of them is international carryon size compliant I'll put those measurements on the screen in both Inches and centimet they've all got spinner Wheels telescoping handles and some level of warranty to back them up by the way this video isn't sponsored and I spent my own money to purchase all of these bags these companies do not know I'm making this video and I have spent days getting to know everything about these bags measuring weighing packing rolling you name it my mission here is to help you make an informed decision and not waste your money on a crappy piece of luggage so today we're on the lookout for the best value bags the best bang for your buck bag if you will the best hard-sided bag the best softsided bag and the best overall and then of course along the way I'm going to tell you the bags you should absolutely not waste your money on speaking of which let's kick out some losers right off the bat first up is the brics travel 21in carry-on spinner this bag came highly recommended and it's only 52 lb but at $235 it's one of the most expensive bags on this list and I just cannot find features that justify that price working with it in person it just feels flim YY the telescoping handle is rickety and in my opinion it's kind of ugly loser number two the aerrow light honestly I was hyped about this company when I found it online their site organizes the bags by which airline they would fit on and at only $65 I was thinking wow I found a great bank for your buck bag however this bag may have the worst Wheels I have ever rolled in my life not just in this video in my life it was virtually unroll if you're in the UK you may want to check out their two wield aolite on their website that could solve this problem I wanted to grab that bag for this video but I couldn't get my hands on one cuz I'm in the USA loser number three this is the Lucas Ultra lightweight carryon despite having a nice ergonomic grip and a pretty smooth roll I'm dropping this one because it's heavier and more expensive than its identical twin brother which I'll get to in a second moving on to some actual contenders here's the Luca cabin in Black by IT luggage weighing just over 5 lb and fting just within the international size guidance this No Frills bag boasts an interior capacity of 44 L and the lowest price on our list today at just $63 it's available in four colors has a TSA approved combo lock and is constructed from pet single-use plastic bottles all in all nothing is amazing about this bag but it's super lightweight super affordable and it gets the job done next one of the only two bags on this list to feature a laptop pocket the verage EXT I honestly wasn't expecting much from this bag but it surprised me at a palatable price point of $140 this is the least expensive hard-sided bag on today's list and it weighs only 6 lb and easily meets International carryon requirements it rolls decently and the telescoping handle has four stops which is more than average the top handle is nice and unfortunately this bag doesn't have a side handle actually most of the bags on this list don't the front pocket which is not super common in hard-sided bags features a built-in laptop sleeve and internal pockets for organ ization which is nice the front pocket has locking zippers and so does the main compartment but here's a really strange feature you got to unzip the expansion zipper to reveal a second set of zippers that actually unzip the main compartment it's not bad it's just kind of zipper Overkill moving to the interior nothing too crazy you've got one side with standard compression and the other with an enclosed pocket that's almost unusable because of the laptop sleeve pretty common in hard-sided bags with laptop Pockets that pocket eats into the internal capacity I will say aesthetically this bag is much better in person than it was online I almost didn't buy it comes in champagne and dark gray if you're a hard-sided luggage person and you need a laptop sleeve but weight isn't as big of a deal I would probably check out the monos carryon Pro or the level eight cases Road Runner which are both a bit heavier but much higher quality in my opinion but if weight is a factor and you do need a laptop pocket keep watching because I've got a good one for you now this at this point in the video one thing you may notice so far is that we haven't touched any bigname luggage Brands and that's because most of the big names aren't touching this category monos Samsonite Briggs and Riley level eight cases delce Tumi the list goes on and on none of these guys had bags that you would consider Ultra lightweight except for Samsonite they had one only available in Australia that I couldn't get all of them are striking in that 7 lb and above range now let's take a look at a couple of bags from one of the biggest names in carry on lugg Travel Pro this is the travel Pro Max light 5 this bag is a Marvel of lightness and functionality wrapped into one it weighs 5 lb on the dot and it's priced at just $170 with Dimensions within domestic and international carry-on restrictions from the get-go the maxlite 5 impresses with its solid yet manageable telescoping handle with travel pros patented Contour grip the 360° spinner Wheels Glide smoothly across the floor making navigation a breef the bag's front pocket is sized appropriately for a laptop and I like that the quick access pocket is a bit more concealed it doesn't scream hey my headphones are in here like many other softsided bags with top pockets might inside the max light 5 shines with a basic but thoughtful layout the 38 l Main compartment has compression straps to secure your clothing and a small mesh pocket for those miscellaneous items that often get lost in the shuffle if you need expansion this design is tapered and it keeps the center of gravity low to help reduce tipping while providing up to 2 in of additional packing capacity my only beef with this bag is the side handle I'm glad it has one because not every bag on this list does but the positioning of the handle runs perpendicular to the bag if I were carrying the bag by my side personally I prefer a neutral grip but this handle makes it so you've got to be either pronated or super either which might be fine for curls but not for luggage it's a small thing the max light 5 is available in five colors has over 10,000 positive reviews on Amazon and I think is a very solid choice for someone looking to travel light without sacrificing functionality or style staying within the Travel Pro family let's meet our next lightweight hard-sided bag this is the travel Pro Max light air a sleek and modern contender in the world of lightweight luggage dang this might be the best looking Travel Pro that I've ever seen but this bag isn't just looks it's built to last sized right for international carry and weighing in at 5.7 lb it's a bit heavier than the max light 5 the 100% polycarbonate exterior is designed to flex rather than fracture on impact and the textured finish conceals scratches and scuffs this bag has eight spinner wheels that provide an exceptionally smooth 360° rotation making airport navigation effortless the extendable handle is more stable than most with minimal side to side Shake although I do wish it offered more than just two height stops for better customization it's got a top and side handle and while this is very nitpicky one thing I don't love is that the placement of the top handle makes the bag lean heavily when you pick it up the bag has expansion zippers and TSA locking zippers for the main compartment the bag's clamshell style opening doesn't open 50/50 I'd call it more like 60/40 which is a bit strange and it could affect how you pack inside you've got practical organization with two zippered interior dividers and an accessory pocket to keep your items neatly arranged this bag comes in five colors and has generally good reviews although Amazon pointed out it's a frequently returned item the most noted features are frustrations about the top and side handles being hard to get your hands under next up is the Hershel Heritage hard shell carry-on known for quality and practicality hersel bags are designed to be both functional and fashionable the aesthetic of this bag was the first thing that stood out to me with that iconic herel diamond and the gigantic Hershel logo honestly guys I like the look of this bag in person but that logo is massive bags are about more than Aesthetics of course course and this one didn't disappoint first the specs 19 1/4 by 12 1/2 by 8 1/2 it's sized right and at 6.1 lb still light enough to be considered lightweight it's made from 70% recycled polycarbonate and I like the telescoping handle it's one of the sturdier feeling ones in today's video it's the only bag on this list to feature hoto wheels for that whisper quiet Glide it's got locking zippers which lead to the bag's 35 L interior inside the bag one side is completely open with compression straps and the other side has a mesh divider leading to a deep pocket all in all this is a good quality bag and I really like it it kind of feels like a less featur Rich monos it's definitely lightweight and it certainly appeals to someone looking for a particular aesthetic however in regards to this list at $225 I do think you have better lightweight luggage options next I'm going to show you the lightest bag on today's list this is the July carryon light this bag weighs in at a feather light 3.9 lb and in fact is the lightest double wheeled suitcase in the world it's also definitely the thinnest we're reviewing today with a depth of less than 7 in this bag truly impresses with its Sleek modern Aesthetics and the shell is made of an aerospace grade German polycarbonate the telescoping handle on this bag is one of the best I've encountered in terms of stability and it features three stops for adjustable height and gly bag telescoping handles are normally a bit wide sometimes too wide for the pass through on a personal item bag so I I love that the telescoping handle on this is more of a standard 6-in measurement it's the little things the silent move wheels are Ultra smooth the YKK zippers feel much higher quality than many we've handled in today's video and they include TSA approved locks the interior is straightforward yet functional with a light and stretchy but durable mesh however this is where that minimal depth could really limit what you can pack I was barely able to fit my shoes in here maybe if you're packing sandals or flats or something like that it's no problem but if you find yourself needing just a bit more room there's a solution that keeps all the perks of the July carry-on light with just a touch more space the July carryon light expandable this version Builds on the solid foundation of the non-expandable model maintaining all those strong points but with an extra inch of depth and a few more lers of packing volume it's a pound heavier but it still comes in at less than 5 lb and it's got an expansion feature if needed taking the bag's potential pack capacity to 40 L the mesh in the divider areas gets a slight upgrade and it's much roomier to pack even if you're not using the expansion feature both of these cases look stunning and they each come in six striking color waves you know after having all of the bags in today's video in person some of them surprised me compared to their online photos and I know Aesthetics are subjective and I know Aesthetics aren't everything but I took a few of the more attractive looking bags and I asked you all which one you thought looked coolest and you guys gave it to the July carryon light expandable I think I'd have to agree these bags are priced at $245 and $265 respectively and come with a lifetime warranty plus a 100 day return window there was one super lightweight bag I chose not to include in this video the rooa essential light main reason being it's over $700 I'm going to be honest with you you have better options for way less well if your goal is lightweight and lowest price I've got to give it to the Luca by IT luggage nothing special No Frills but at just over $60 it's a steal and it's going to get the job done as for the best lightweight hard-sided suitcase on this list I've got to give it to the July carry-on light expandable it's sized perfectly for international travel weighs less than 5 lbs fits everything you need and it comes with all the great features that July bags normally come with like a lifetime warranty 100 day money back guarantee free shipping Etc the best lightweight soft-sided bag by a landslide goes to the Travel Pro Max light 5 compact carry-on spinner pound for pound see what I did there this bag crushes it it's sized perfectly it's 5 lbs on the dot amazing internal capacity and about as stylish as a soft-sided bag can get and wrapping all of that in a price of only $170 to me it's the perfect mixture of features and price and that's why the Travel Pro Max light 5 is my number one pick for best lightweight carryon spinner overall there's a lot of great options on this list I know some things are a matter of preference like hard side soft side Aesthetics are subjective but there had to be a winner and there can only be one and hey really quick I put a ton of work into this review hours of research and we spent our own money on all these bags if you decide to purchase any of these pieces of luggage as a result of this review please consider using the links below as I said the companies have no idea we made this video but if you purchase through those links we make a small commission at no additional cost to you thank you so much for watching and and I really hope this was helpful to you happy travels

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Length: 13min 39sec (819 seconds)

Published: Sun May 19 2024