Monos Metro Bags | Which one is right for you?

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[@ItsTheKellys]

What do you prefer Nylon vs vegan leather? Share yours below! ✨ Get yours below✨ Metro Backpack: shrsl.com/4gh7n Metro Duffel: shrsl.com/4gh7p Metro Folio Kit: shrsl.com/4gh7r

[@WifeWulff]

Nylon because it's more flexible, abrasion-resistant, and lighter

[@kittyfarmer9567]

Love the green color

[@ItsTheKellys]

me too!

[@trinitypainting8930]

I absolutely love the way you explain and describe the bags

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thank you :)

[@terable86]

I purchased the juniper green backpack after watching your initial review! The quality is amazing. Going to use it in conjunction with my Level 8 20 inch carry on for an upcoming trip to Europe!

[@Natalie_11188]

I like the nylon in the green.

[@wadkins101]

Always so informative and cheerful. I have the dove grey with both folios. It goes great with my terrazzo carry on plus! Monos quality is excellent.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Ooh! Awesome!

[@belkisali6144]

Thank you ❤

[@lisablack-meddings7246]

Just bought a black one to go with my gray and pink suitcases!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Sounds perfect!

[@travelltygear]

amazing review!!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thank you!

[@carmenshaw8988]

In my recent flying, I have my monos carry-on plus and the vegan duffle. However, I have been asked to remove the detachable pouch because they count it as a carry on. I have to stuff it in the duffle bag which is difficult with an already full bag. Love the vegan duffle it sits well on my suitcase. Does not glide easily though over the monos suitcase handles… takes a little maneuvering. The vegan to me is stiff and hard to stuff a lot of things, but it is pretty deep. Love these bags!

[@ItsTheKellys]

It is pretty stiff! I wonder if it will loosen up after a lot of use

[@png8076]

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

[@smaao]

Was it nylon or leather

[@png8076]

@@smaao the vegan leather was fine, the inner pockets are made of this felt cloth material that degraded over time

[@smaao]

​ah thank you for the quick response, I'll stay away

[@romeleon3286]

I Did It I order my First Mono luggage yesterday during their 15% off plus I used your link 5% off and today got notification that my order Shipped I’m so excited to see my new Carry on plus in Rose Quartz plus I got the 4 pk packing cubes in black❤

[@ItsTheKellys]

Yay!!!

[@StephanieButler-jd6ek]

I LOVE that green!!! 💚💚💚💚

[@ItsTheKellys]

Me too. My favorite color!

[@StephanieButler-jd6ek]

@@ItsTheKellys OMG! I came home last night from work to find a package on my front porch! My friend bought me the duffel for my birthday in that gorgeous green!😱💚

[@ItsTheKellys]

@StephanieButler-jd6ek aw that’s amazing!!! Enjoy it!

[@SueK2001]

I’m waiting to see if Monos is going to have a Black Friday sale since I don’t need any bags right now but I do want to eventually get a carryon plus and a nylon duffle.

[@marleythepuggle8059]

Great video. The duffles look really nice.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Glad you like them!

[@lisamintzer4516]

Nomad Lane just came out with a brand new backpack. I'd be curious to see a comparison between that and the Monos Metro backpack. It seems to have a few really interesting features including a water bottle pocket and continuous loop straps that don't dangle. I love my Monos backpack (vinyl black), but I do miss having a water bottle pocket, and the straps are set a bit wide for my shoulders/frame.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’ll be reviewing it soon. One day I’ll compare backpacks, but i have a lot coming!

[@llara8106]

I love every one of your videos. I’m currently looking for a backpack or small weekender. Have you tried any dagne Dover bags?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I have not, but I have reviewed the quince version!

[@zinawhited6984]

Thanks Lauren! Do you know if the trolly strap will fit over the Beis carry on? It looks kinda small…

[@gatorgirl772]

Lauren, I LOVE your videos, and all the help you give travelers!! Question....I think I've decided on the Monos Metro Backpack, but am wondering which vegan leather color would look best with the rose quartz suitcases? I can't find any pix or videos showing color combos. Not sure Ivory would be a good choice because I'd alwys worry about it getting dirty. Any thoughts?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Hey! I can probably show you some color combos via IG or email! I have the rose quartz and all 3 vegan leather colors. I’d probably say ivory, and should wipe clean if needed. But happy to show you. Let me know!

[@jenniferteters7931]

The ivory vegan leather looks pretty.

[@ItsTheKellys]

It’s so pretty!

[@MichelleNewOrleans]

Hi i am in love with Monos and fully obsessed now thanks to your reviews and videos!! I just received my first piece, metro dufful! My question is, the bag has the older quick snap feature. Does this mean I can't use any of the new kits bc snap is different? Thanks so much!!

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’ve personally never seen the old snap! I’m not too sure

[@Hewalker1]

Don't get me wrong, I love all my monos bags, but I'm struggling with how heavy the hybrid carry on and the Plus are as well as the Metro Vegan leather metro backpack. I am not a weak person and if you pack both full get ready to strain to lift the bags up into the overhead bin. I'm shocked no one says that on reviews. I still use them but even not full the bags are HEAVY!

[@ItsTheKellys]

The hybrid is definitely heavier than "light" advertised bags, but the hybrid is still much lighter than a full aluminum, and most trunk luggage, and "plus" size carry ons!

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

I wish on the detachable bags that they would put d-rings on either end and maybe even include the strap, even at an extra cost, but then it would give you a matching purse option. Do you know if that's something they've considered?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I hope so! But I’m not too sure. I know I’ve seen several people suggesting it

[@Elayea]

What about the metro tote?

[@Judy1957]

Sooooo, prior to watching this video, I was thinking of purchasing the saddle color vegan leather backpack. However, I think I like the flexibility and blue color of the nylon backpack and duffle. Hence, now my dilemma is backpack or duffle. I really hoped that the duffle had longer straps, but there’s always a trade off. At least I narrowed it down to nylon over vegan leather…….. so many great options.

[@IntriguedLioness]

I just posted my vote for nylon! And since I never use wheeled luggage, I have quite the collection of convertible backpacks, but in 30 to 40 L size. For a tote, I would always choose the duffel. Happy travels!

[@ItsTheKellys]

I personally only use my duffel for overnights are car trips. I am much more of a backpack girl when I actually travel on a plane :) there are also not a lot of airlines that would allow the duffel as a personal item, at least outside of the US!

[@Judy1957]

@@ItsTheKellys oh, that’s good to know about the duffel not being a viable option outside USA. Lauren, thanks for the heads up as most of my future travels will be outside of the USA 🇺🇸

[@hildabyui]

Awesome video as always. Ugh, I wish Monos had a black vegan leather option.

[@ItsTheKellys]

OMG I think they just came out with it today. I just saw an ad on Facebook and it’s there!

[@sarahwags5897]

Can you review their new metro tote? I’m thinking of buying it for business travel and work but haven’t seen any reviews yet!!

[@ItsTheKellys]

working on it! I have the crossbodies and duffel coming first. The tote will likely be in January

[@stephanieloria7077]

One thing you are not doing is lying! We are definitely thinking about which one matches our luggage.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Today, they came out with a black vegan leather one and now I need that! Haha

[@sandrajohnson1465]

I know this is off topic, but, could you please talk about finding affordable lodging and transportation at your destinations.

[@IntriguedLioness]

When the channel started, Lauren definitely posted a lot of videos on travel planning. You might find something there. If not, I’m sure she will see this request!

[@ItsTheKellys]

I do have some older videos with travel tips, but nobody really ever watched them. 😂 So I do a lot of my general travel tips more so on Instagram. On my next trip, I definitely want to do a little bit more of that, including budget and transportation. I don’t really have much of a secret. I like to “favorite “everything I want to do in a city on Google Maps and then find accommodations that are near the things I want to do. And then I find a decent one that is affordable. When it comes to transportation, I try to make everything as walkable as possible, or using some sort of public transportation !

[@susangilliam6400]

I would like comparison of Monos Metro Duffel and Nomad Lane Bento bag!!! can't decide!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Which travel duffle bag is the BEST? Monos vs Away vs Beis vs Nomad Lane kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLFpWCejN9gfq8

[@susangilliam6400]

Lauren..yes I realized after.that you did..I went looking for it again.. had seen it.thanks

[@StephannieTallent]

Hi! Great comparison. I'm so tempted by that vegan ivory leather! I was wondering, how padded is the laptop compartment?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Hi! It’s not as padded as some other backpacks, but the material this is made out of is a lot thicker than some of the softer backpacks that need more padding, if that makes sense :)

[@StephannieTallent]

@@ItsTheKellys thanks, that does :) For travel would you add an extra laptop sleeve or did it seem like enough?

[@ItsTheKellys]

@StephannieTallent no, I think it’s enough! I do have a slim case on mine.

[@StephannieTallent]

@@ItsTheKellys thanks much! :)

[@DoggieAngel12345]

Is there a review of the monos metro tote?

[@ItsTheKellys]

No, they haven’t sent me one to review :-/

[@kimvilleneuve2543]

I love the ivory bag. But I am afraid when I put it under the seat it will get dirty.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I want to do some sort of dirt test on it soon!

[@sarahwags5897]

I have the purple icing one and it got the tiniest bit dirty after a few flights but no scratches. I used this pink leather cleaner solution from Amazon and the very imperceptible scuffs all came right off though!

[@alyc131]

@@sarahwags5897can you please share the link? Buying the purple backpack today lol thank you!

[@carmenshaw8988]

My ivory one hasn't gotten dirty but easy to wipe down.

[@laurenholinka7754]

I’m interested in buying the monos carryon. They are having their pre Black Friday sale, I’m thinking about getting the blue haze carryon it is currently $178.50 with the discount. Do you think i should buy now or will the discounts be better for Black Friday?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’m not sure, I wasn’t an ambassador last Black Friday!

[@stephaniegoyette9941]

Which metro bag color do you think matches best with the terracotta suitcase?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Probably the saddle tan!

[@IntriguedLioness]

Personally, I would always choose nylon over vegan leather. Vegans will never admit it, but vegan leather, which is *_pleather_* basically, will never age gracefully. It doesn’t develop a patina, and it doesn’t hide scratches or nicks. I have personally mistreated a few nylon bags over the years, even budget totes, and I can’t even see the scratches. Funny thing on the Mono “kit”... when you first showed this feature I absolutely hated it. It looks like a tumor. You gotta say it like Arnold does… *TOOmor* , but it’s growing on me. I can imagine unsnapping it for my personal bag on a flight even if the tote is near under the seat in front of me, or above me. So my vote would be nylon, and even though I love the color green, I would have to go with the Oxford blue. However, I *_do not need another bag_* 😢. My carry-on, duffel and tote collection looks like the backdrop of your wheeled carry-ons on steroids! But always fun and informative to see what’s new and think of which I would purchase if I could somehow squeeze in another in to my collection!😮❤😂

[@sdophoto1405]

Do you prefer the nylon or vegan leather? I have the nylon duffle and thinking about the backpack.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I personally prefer the nylon. It’s lighter and is more flexible

[@sdophoto1405]

@@ItsTheKellys Thanks that is what I was thinking!

[@liangjom00]

I have a July carry on light luggage, Would the backpack be able to pass through the luggage handle? Asking because I'm not sure what the dimensions are, thanks!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Yes! For sure!

[@yummyyaps12]

I'm eyeing for the Vegan Ivory colour for so long now to match my Champagne Hybrid luggages. The question I have is that since the colour is light, does the stain easy to clean? Thanks!

[@Judy1957]

How do you like traveling with their hybrid Carry-On? I was thinking of that piece for international travel, but I need to review the review for sizing, lol.

[@IntriguedLioness]

Personally, if I were to choose vegan leather, I would worry more about scratches and nicks. Nylon doesn’t even show these in my collection, but vegan leather…??

[@ItsTheKellys]

I should kick it around in some dirt and see what happens!

[@yummyyaps12]

@@Judy1957 Hi. I haven't use any of my luggages. Not until December for my holidays. But you can always watch ItsTheKellys Monos vlog reviews :)

[@yummyyaps12]

@@ItsTheKellys Yes please, Lauren.. Thanks! Also, if you get the chance. Can you please make a review on Monos new tote bag? Pretty please.. Many thanks!! It was your vlogs who introduced me to Monos and I'm so happy to stumble upon. I already own a set of luggage plus the metro backpack!!

[@kakesandpie]

Im wondering, is there a weight differences between the nylon and vegan leather? The nylon looks like its lighter.

[@ItsTheKellys]

There is, I explained it all in the video. Not much.

[@michellelkphoto1543]

Is the duffel bag considered a personal size for carry-on it looks a little bigger so I’m wondering?

[@ItsTheKellys]

It depends on the airline. Most US based airlines- yes. International- likely not.

[@michellelkphoto1543]

@@ItsTheKellys thank you for the helpful reply. I am planning quite a few international trips so I think the backpack will be a better choice. 😀

[@aceisjoy]

Hi! I noticed you are a monos travel companion. Did they reach out to you for a brand partnership?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Hi :) I had applied many many times with no response until I went to their pop up store and asked to film inside. We’ve been together ever since :)

[@Carmen_Rosabella]

Has anyone else experienced a really bad smell from the nylon? I love the bag but the smell gives me a headache and I’m wondering if there is a way to get rid of the smell or if i should exchange for a vegan leather bag.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I really have never noticed a bad smell from anything Monos (but have with other companies) weird!

[@Luis-un8do]

Any discount codes now? :D

[@ItsTheKellys]

They took away influencer codes but There is a 20% of sale site wide now for the holiday! Click here: shrsl.com/4l7kl

[@dl8593]

I thought there was a shoe pocket no?

[@ItsTheKellys]

No.

[@nnajj01]

Prefer Nylons, can’t care anything to heavy.

[@annajanus5097]

ok I am looking at this bags a long time now - love the vegan leather colours but how does this vegan leather feels ? is it like cheap genuine leather imitation or have more of strong modern take on it ? I am big on real quality leather but designs do not much modern or is welllll over priced. so do not want something which feel like cheap wannabe

[@ItsTheKellys]

There is definitely nothing cheap about this. When you see it person, or feel the material, you can tell it’s quality. It’s buttery soft and smooth, there isn’t a textured

[@annajanus5097]

Thanks for reply order will be coming monos way , as I am after good quality not just a fabric which mainly imitates leather.

[@NovaDoll]

Its so odd calling plastic "vegan" leather.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’m just reporting on what the brands call them. Most brands call it vegan leather now. But if you feel this gorgeous quality luxurious material, and then the cheap plastic at Walmart, you will see the difference.

[@kimberlynoble7476]

I wish brands would STOP calling it vegan leather. It's plastic.

[@ItsTheKellys]

But if you want something that looks like leather, and don’t want leather, this is a beautiful option that is chic, soft, waterproof, and certainly isn’t cheap and tacky. I wouldn’t call it plastic either. There is a huge difference between this buttery soft, waterproof material and other cheaper “vegan leather” or “plastic”