The Best Aluminum Carry-On Luggage Under $1,000 | Away, Tumi, Rimowa, Arlo Skye and More 

Hey gents - I shot this pre-pandemic and held onto it until now as travel restrictions are easing. Did not want to encourage travel until it’s safe. Hope everyone is doing alright and staying safe.

this channel is nothing short of legendary. you have saved me so much time, energy, and hassle trying to find the best of everything. just made a sunglasses purchase based on your recs (enemy shades). keep it up, man.

My company has done work for ZH! At the end of the project, the employees of our company got a great discount on the new collection that we worked on. Love it. Can't wait to travel with it.

If you can afford Tumi. Always buy tumi. I sold luggage for 8-9 years(2000). One of the funniest jobs I had. Tumi and Hartman always held their own. Ballistic material is a must for those that travel. Make sure it has a honey comb frame. Don't confuse ballistic material and ballistic nylon material. It is not the same. Ballistic material is a self healing fabric.

Can’t believe I missed this. This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Thanks

Perfect timing for travel season ;)

I was literally looking into this topic yesterday. Thanks man.

just a PSA... Aluminium luggages will eat up at least 5KG of your weight credit when flying and thats empty weight.

i have a full set of ZH and its 20 yrs old and still works like the day i got it.

GREAT video! Very educational and to the point. Best video I have seen on this subject!

Hard-shell luggage can be used for anybody that doesn't want TSA roaming through their stuff. In addition, it's good for as a locked stored trunk at home too! It's good to think in a multi-purpose function over closed mindedness perspective.

great review video and nailed the things i was curious about!

Thank you this review helped me a lot!

Thank you for the review it helped a lot!

My brother has a hybrid Rimowa and is highly encouraging me to get one Aluminium, but as stated and said in the video, I am more towards an Away, just rather rotate btw my regular Rimowa for Internacional traveling and domestic with a Al version! Def will consider your remarks when getting one, soon this year! Thanks Jon!

I had no idea they made aluminium (yes a Brit here!) luggage. I flew from LA to Nashville on my way back to the UK and my brand new suitcase was dropped. It developed a huge crack down the side and I had to throw it out. I'll be looking into your suggestions, so thanks!

Good video, very useful, thanks! I think I'm going to go with the Arlo Skye aluminum!

Wow i came that early! Nice video! 🤗

I'd like to see more about the interior organisation features of luggage if you ever get time.

Would like to see you review and compare Away aluminum and the Carl Friedrik

I have heard that Briggs & Riley is a great brand of luggage, but I have never purchased any. I did see that they have some made with polycarbonate. I used to see this brand every time I was in Dillard's in the past, but I never bought any because of the cost. I might be more inclined to pay the price now that I am older, but I would want a durable, quality brand. Do you have experience with this brand?

This is a very helpful video. By the way, have your ever heard of Enkloze luggage? if so I'd love to hear your opinion and where the aluminium luggage fits in among the other brands you mention.

Awesome presentation...thanks for the info!

Love this content! Thanks!

How about a video showing the packing capacity of each?

How does the Monos Hybrid compare to these aluminum ones?

Problem with these nice luggages is they're prone to being stolen, since the thiefs dont even care about the inside, the case itself can be sold for a pretty penny...

I considered the Tumi but had to have the Rimowa. For me the looks cannot be beat.

Jon would have been nice to see a comparison of real suitcases than just pictures on monitors for all suitcases mentioned in the tittle

Didn't think I'd take to them having always used leather luggage sets. But when I got my rimowas and used them for several trips I saw the logic. They are tougher. they can take the abuse from baggage handlers in airports. Gives you peace of mind that your stuff inside is getting the better protection. And they're cheaper than leather luggage sets.

Great review 👌

Great video. Thank you!

would love to hear your thoughts on Calpak and the hybrid luggage at Monos

With airlines getting stricter regarding carry on weight, I’d be reluctant to own any luggage that’s an ounce heavier than it needs to be. I’d rather save that weight and use it toward the contents of the case, not the case itself. Beyond that, if you’re on a long trip the weight of your luggage can really become a burden, especially if you’re hopping from plane to train and utilizing local subways and busses to get around.

What do You Think about black aluminum ?

I wanna know about the Montblanc nightlife carry on. I work as a consultant and want something nice yet subtle. You’d be surprised the amount of times I have to take my luggage to a client site before heading to the hotel.

Just ordered the Tumi.

We have a two large aluminum suitcase of Away suitcases its worth the price then Rimowa,.Away is really guaranted and worth it!!

Just curious. Why is durability important for a carry on? Isn't aluminium over kill for carry on since no one will be handling the bag but yourself? They do look cool though

Xiaomi has an alu cabin luggage for 200 USD and it seems awesome but the locks are made of plastic. The only thing that's bad. Worth it or a no go?

Samsonite is a great company and totally underrated. They are made in Germany just like Rimowa. If you are on a budget, I recomment Samsonite.

Have you tried FPM Milano?

I love the aluminium, however they weight like 5kg...Imagine going on a flight (ie. VietJet) where cabin bag is 7kg max limit. You're screwed. Polycarbonate it is, makes it super beneficial if you have the lifetime warrenty, so I think Rimowa or AWAY is the best here. However, like you rightly said - with Rimowa you are getting that bit extra (repair accessibility and also finishing of product). I don't care so much for the name, but Rimowa is a name for a reason I can get behind.

Got the rimowa cabin classic 35l for about 550 euro. I’m happy

What about the samsonite lite-box alu?

Please review Bamboo wolf aluminum travel luggage.

Monos now has a hybrid version of their luggage too.

What about MVST? Any good?

I think you missed Samsonite, that entered the race last year if i'm not mistaken.

Arlo Skye Aluminum Carry on versus Away's carry on, any thoughts? I feel like the interior and the battery of Arlo Skye is more Luxe, the battery clasp and interior of Away feels a bit cheap.

I’ve had the MVST Select one and the company is TRASSSSSSSSSSH. I’ve since thrown it away in favour of Away’s competition (who at the moment doesn’t have aluminum luggage). Away aluminum will be my next go to luggage.

My first Rimowa broke, a failed weld in the hinge, it was replaced under warranty for a small model and not as well made after LVD purchased Rimowa, I'm disappointed

This is it much of a review, minimum details and video footage of the actual stuff

What about Sterling aluminum hard cases?

do you have a preference between Arloskye and Away luggage? there's a slight price difference between the two and I was curious if you felt that the $50 price difference between the two brands is meaningful at all in terms of quality or even customer service .

Away raised their prices 😢

Xiaomi also offers an aluminum suitcase at a fair price below 200 dollars. It would be interesting to hear your opinion on it. I am usually a big fan of the Xiaomi brand specially of their smartphones and robot vacuums. Not so sure about the suitcase though, because they lack experience.

Tumi is the best looking one

Anyone else feel like Superman is trying to sell me a suitcase here?

Legend walker 1000 series is very good also

Any hardshell carryon is for Chinese tourists or 100 year old Westerners.

Has anyone had experience with Echolac?

The blonde Freddie Mercury cameo was interesting…!

FPM bags also look good.

Watch until the end

Random question for you do you think grey on grey looks good? For example a grey dress shirt with grey wool slacks? or do you feel other colors will compliment the slacks better? I have a lavender purplish Dress shirt that look great with them but not sure about my grey shirt. If anyone has great perspective feel free to respond..I tend to stay away from black these days with clothing since it gets hot here in AZ.

Ok, but is no one talking about the last 7 seconds of the video? 😂

This video would've made sense if you had the actual bags to compare

gives me a feeling there wasn't much info in this video unlike others

pelican or nanuk - less expensive and way more tougher

Es ist Rimo-"VA" bitte!

What about Montblanc luggage?

Peli with badass padlocks all the way, for when you're away from the TSA

I really want a nice aluminum suitcase, but I cannot justify the expense, because I only never go anywhere. So honestly, spending a hundred dollars on a suitcase is hard to justify for me, or even just having one at all would not justify the space it would take in my house. Well, if I ever get a job that requires me to travel all of the time, one of these will definitely be on my list.

I don’t get the “patina” thing. Sounds like clever marketing to me. It’s like if you have a dent in your car - that’s a dent, not patina. Patina on leather, brass or wood makes sense. A dent in aluminium is damage, not patina.

Rimowa have killed off everything except their main luggage range and embraced inferior polycarbonate. Probably because they've been purchased by a private equity firm.

Aluminium

Too late, already purchased the Rimowa last week!

Has anyone told you that you look like Henry Cavill?

Walmart, cheap, plentiful, last fir years, if broke, Uber to Wally world and get another one. If need a hardcase, get a pelican, bulletproof, literally. It’s just yer clothes😎

should have included halliburton

Owning two 40 year old aluminium RIMOWA . Undestructable. (By the way.. the brand is pronounced "Ree-moe-va" not "Reemoa")

LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Tie three or four colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is NOT THEIR luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q-gLsegazCs.html Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the airport turnstile... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4NfX2W4DN7E.html These ribbons make your luggage different and EASY TO SPOT when the piece is surrounded by 35 other cases unloaded from the bus. Using 4 ribbons make it immediately different than other cases with 1 ribbon. Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long and not longer. Cut the ends at 45 degrees. Tie to the base of the handle, tie to the metal buckle. Thus, it will not slip along the handle. Tie the ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 5 inches from the handle. This is too short to catch on anything such as rollers. Scissor cut trim the ribbons to cascading different lengths after they are tied. Put a drop of Super Glue at the end. If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/4” the color layers will all show up no matter how they drape. You can see these ribbons from 40 feet away. Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case. Tie using a HALF WINDSOR KNOT to the metal buckle ring of the handle. Learn Half Windsor knot tying: It is the 2nd example in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X0yh5rKB9lE.html This knot does not loosen. Put your phone number on one ribbon using a fine point permanent Sharpie. Example: “Owner 454-333-7878” No personal name necessary. No address necessary on the ribbon. Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique. The 4th ribbon could be black color. Stand by the output port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing your piece. Tie your backpack, skiies, duffel bag, carry-on, and what ever else with matching ribbons-even your computer case bag. If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself. Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible. Pleasant color combinations: Red, white and blue Chartreuse and purple and orange Orange and light blue Orange and yellow Gray and pink Green and yellow Red and Green Red and Gold Light blue and light green and white The 4th ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan Tip #2 PICTURE RECORD Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. Take a picture of the interior. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like” if someone is tasked with searching for it. You can show this picture to the searcher or attach a picture to your report for lost luggage. Take this picture outside in direct sun not under neon lights. Tip #3 INSIDE IDENTITY Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put TWO pieces in DIFFERENT places such as INSIDE a pocket to the case. If you dare, put your phone number DIRECTLY ON THE FABRIC Liner of the case WITHOUT USING TAPE. Or, put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape... To be sneaky about the tape, put your phone number on the STICKY side of the tape. Nothing is on the surface side of this tape. Tip #4 HIDDEN IDENTITY Put your phone number on a 2” x 1/2” piece of fabric or plastic sheet. Use colored Duct tape, such as black or red or neon, to tape this message to the top side of the handle. This message is under the tape hidden from view. The lettering does not touch the sticky part. Wrap it 2-3 times. Also include Tips 1,2,3 above. If you need to prove identity of the case, just unwrap it and show. Tip #5 ADDING UNIQUENESS Use 4 ribbons Add 1 designer ribbon colored duct taped handle Stencil SPRAY PAINT a 2” or smaller stencil letter or number or word or your initials to the suit case exterior surface in addition to using all the other ideas here. Stencil spray the BOTTOM OF THE CASE as well. Stencil spray paint a letter to the TOP ribbon. Use ribbons that are wider or more narrow than 1”. Put a travel sticker on the case. Tip #6 WEIGH YOUR OWN Scales accuracy varies at different airports. If you are even 1 pound over, you pay. So, regulate yourself. Found on Ebay, buy a HAND HELD DIGITAL SCALE It is less than $15. Tip #7 GPS TRACKING DEVICE Duct tape to an inside pocket a GSM GPS Tracking device. Find them on Ebay. Your iphone can tell you where your luggage is. Is it in another city? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qJkUSNIBsP0.html HomingPIN tracker ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V96ADrVzhys.html Gego Tracker ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EI0ARnEqq-w.html Worldwide Tracker ...GSM, Wifi, Bluetooth USB rechargeable Tip #8 OLD TAGS, YOUR ITINERARY Remove old trip tags before you arrive at the airport. Remove confusion. Put a copy of your trip itinerary in an outside pocket so the agent can redirect the bag. Ask the travel agent to send you copies. Photograph all travel documents using your cell phone. Tip #9 FLIGHT SAFETY Put laptops, cameras and jewelry in your CARRY-ON. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fQLIwVXa3oU.html Tip #10 LET LUGGAGE FOLLOW YOU Choose non stop flights. Choose connecting flights of at least 90 minutes so luggage has time to be transferred to the next plane. Compare white luggage destination tag city code to your itinerary for accuracy. Tip #11 TAKE SCREEN SHOTS OF THESE TIPS Then share them with your friends. Include the Tube Video seen here also. Tip #12 PHOTOGRAPH THIS Your travel plan Vaccine Passport Hotel confirmations handwritten by you. Your luggage, inside and out. Include unusual words spray paint stenciled on luggage by you. Show a close up of ribbon colors. Your destination luggage tag, bar code tag Receipts for payment of trip. If you lose paper versions, you have a backup. Passcode lock your cell phone in case it is lost. Tip #13 LUGGAGE DESTINATION TAG Check the accuracy of the white luggage tag code against your itinerary. You may be sending your luggage to the wrong city. BAGGAGE THEFT VIDEO ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4NfX2W4DN7E.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-42PXCXBw7GU.html Tip # 14 AVOID these in CHECKED baggage ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oPPQzu84ahc.html Tip #15 IF YOU SELL LUGGAGE Include a set of 3-4 ribbons, 14” long, with the sale. Consider tying them on for the customer. Sell an extra set for the hand carry piece. ......

So cute 🥰

Please show the bags!!!! We’re here to see the bags not you.

Tumi is wayyy more functional/durable than Rimowa

:)

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