Monos Metro Duffel Review: Personal Item sized!

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Welcome back to It's the Kellys! In this video, Lauren takes you on a journey as she reviews the highly anticipated Monos Metro Duffel Bag. If you're searching for the perfect personal item that combines style, functionality, and durability, then this review is for you! The metro duffel is an amazing Monos personal item.
Monos has become synonymous with quality, and their latest offering, the Metro Duffel Bag, is no exception. Join Lauren as she dives into the features and benefits of this sleek and versatile travel companion. From its innovative design to its spacious interior, this duffel bag is designed to elevate your travel experience.
Join Lauren in this exciting Monos Metro Duffel Bag review, where she puts the bag through its paces to test its performance and practicality. Discover why Monos luggage has become a favorite among travel enthusiasts worldwide.
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[@ItsTheKellys]

Do you like the monos metro duffel as a personal item? Let me know below! Product featured with link: Monos Metro Duffel: shrsl.com/4gh7p

[@jenniferbaggett6588]

I love this bag! I'm struggling to decide between this and the beis mini weekender. Which do you like better?

[@ItsTheKellys]

This. I can’t stand the mini weekender to be honest.

[@jenniferbaggett6588]

@@ItsTheKellys thank you! I like this one so much better. You just sealed it for me!

[@megpaige16]

@ItsTheKellys wait, why do you hate the mini weekender?! I'm comparing the two!

[@ItsTheKellys]

@@megpaige16 way too tall and big. And the doctor bag opening gets skinny at the top, wasting space and being awkward. Plus it gets very very very dirty and it’s not waterproof.

[@taysialefaber]

The only thing I don’t like is that the attachment bag doesn’t have a strap?! Like what a cool concept to make it into a purse!

[@ItsTheKellys]

I know, right? I’ve seen some people DIY it. Maybe I’ll try today!

[@taysialefaber]

@@ItsTheKellys ooooh I love a good diy!

[@ajcab819]

@@ItsTheKellys could you please share? I travelled with the backpack and would love to convert the classic kit into a sling of sorts 😊

[@mariaa.pellicciari5918]

Take it to a cobbler and have them attach 2 D-rings. I'll be doing that!

[@lyttle1988]

Thank you for your video very clear and detailed. Almost got the metro weekender but was on the fence on whether it would work as a personal item internationally cuz I do a lot of international travel. But after watching your video on the metro duffel and weekender I got the clarity i needed and got the duffel asap cuz sometimes international airports can be a pain with personal items and sizes so save myself the headache of paying a lot for the bag and not being able to use it as a personal item. Very excited to take these around the world with me cuz I do a bit of that. Thank you !

[@ItsTheKellys]

Oh yes, the weekender is massive! Glad it helped!

[@tracypickel1854]

Because of this review I ordered the Metro duffel in Juniper Green. Thank you, Lauren!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Enjoy it! I love the green!

[@tracypickel1854]

I received my duffle today. The green is gorgeous! The zippers are difficult, all of them. Zippers are a dealbreaker for me, so I’m going to return this bag. I’m disappointed.

[@kathyfenwick4612]

I am really thinking of getting the monos carry on & the duffel or backpack for personal item. I think you had mentioned that the duffel would not work for international flights for underseat, I’m assuming the backpack would be ok since it’s smaller & could smoosh a bit maybe. Lol prob won’t need the international until fall of 2025 but I like to plan lol! That is partly why i’m leaning toward the monos carry on for suitcase is because it covers so many airlines:)

[@plramirez2449]

ty Lauren! im glad you packed it up and mentioned the unattached inside. i agree their products are luxurious and durably made so i think its a great road trip overnite or personal item and love they included the detachable mini pouch for electronics and in flight goodies. cons are the short shoulder handle drop for me and with shoes, water bottle and umbrella and souvenirs, i think the vegan version might be a bit heavy than something less structured and multifunctional personal/carryon like a NYC MC Wallace metro duffel that is squishier or even the gorgeously organized Nomad duffels youve reviewed. thank you for all your monos comparisons!

[@beautifulgirl1375]

Fantastic review! I just purchased the duffel, a sling and a set of packing cubes. I can’t wait to hit the road. Appreciate the discount!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Awesome! Let me know how you like them when they come! 💕

[@arlenedeon6507]

Love the colour, will look gorgeous with my Blue Haze carry-on and medium checked bag.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Yesss 💙

[@96unique2]

Thank you for the review! I was curious to see what you thought. I love my green monos duffle. I’ve travelled with it twice on Air Canada. I think it technically doesn’t fit in the sizer for the personal item, but it fits under the seat fine so I’m not sure what to think about that. I never had any problems travelling with it. I now use it for work, and use the monos backpack for travelling

[@ItsTheKellys]

That’s really great to hear! I have a video coming out on Monday where I take everything to the airport and put it in the sizers to show everybody, but I always give a disclaimer about Air Canada

[@sweetsimpleme]

omg thank you for this comment!! I just purchased the leather duffel as my personal item, and I'm flying with AC next week! When was the last time you travelled AC with the bag?

[@ItsTheKellys]

@@sweetsimpleme I’ve never traveled air Canada, I just take it to the airport and test the sizer bins :)

[@96unique2]

@sweetsimpleme the last time I traveled with it on air canada was in February of rhis year. I made sure not to over stuff it and I put the outside pouch inside the bag. No problems for me.

[@sweetsimpleme]

@@96unique2 thank you!!!! 😊

[@sdophoto1405]

I love the bag, love the way it is organized. I like the outside attachment but I find it does make the bag look huge. I sometimes don't use that and sometimes do. It is a big heavy but its not a deal breaker.

[@cathymichaelson1507]

Can you have the outside bag on and slip the duffel on the carry-on?

[@sdophoto1405]

@@cathymichaelson1507 yes you can as the luggage pass through is on the other side of the bag opposite of the metro attachment.

[@kryssygee4814]

Great info! Thank you for including the weight empty!!!! Light!!

[@ItsTheKellys]

For sure! :)

[@Hauls22]

Loving all your videos! We have always been an ebag motherlode family but as i get older, the bags hurt as full as we pack them. We NEVER check bags either and mostly travel for 2-3 weeks at a time. That being said… Monos duffel vs the nomad lane v4? Would love thoughts on one over the other.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’ll probably do a comparison soon! Pro/con is the v4 has ultra organization but is more expensive! I always love the extra organization!

[@user-ml6gy3vq9u]

I look forward to your marvelous reviews . They are always so great and this bag looks very flash and looks like a lot for little money

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thank you!

[@breannawyche8745]

Thank you for this review! I think this makes me enjoy my Beis mini weekender more with the 2 compartments. Have you tried Royce and Rocket carry on?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Hi :) I haven’t tried that one. I’ve reached out to the company though. I’ve actually tested this vs the beis mini weekender and it can hold the same amount! The doctor bag opening on beis really screws with the liters

[@shazk7279]

Another great video Lauren. I have a credit with Monos and have been considering this bag for my upcoming trip to Australia.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Great! It’s spacious and chic, you would love it!

[@samahrazatzmanmorgenthau8630]

I enjoy your videos! Can you please compare this bag to the beis mini weekender? Thanks!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Eventually yes! I’ll also be doing a big personal item comparison video in a month or two!

[@katherinezulick8637]

Second camera from above seems to work well on some other bag review channels, which I’m sure you’ve considered. Love your reviews regardless but seeing the inside of bags better would be great!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Yes this is an old video and I do that a lot now. However, this bag doesn’t open very wide, so detail shots of the inside is pretty difficult regardless :)

[@karengordw8608]

Another great informative video!! Love it!!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thank you!

[@LauraWhite-bw1ui]

I have the vegan leather one in ivory and it is gorgeous. However, when packed i find it incredibly heavy and thus barely use it.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I do too, but I find myself mainly using this size for more of a road trip/ overnight, where I don’t have to carry it far. If I used it for plane travel, I’d have it with my carry on, and use the trolley sleeve, so I don’t have to carry it then either!

[@wadkins101]

Another great honest review!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thank you!

[@rebecaxserrano]

Great video! Would you be able to review the Away everywhere bag in the medium or large? Thank you so much!!

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’d like to, but Away hasn’t expressed interest in sending me anything :) hopefully one day!

[@IntriguedLioness]

​@@ItsTheKellys I've noticed passengers not carrying 'away' as often and 'away' has all but left Nordstrom... you are not missing much in my opinion. Form over function. You are a better Monos Ambassador after all!

[@AngieO68]

Great video. I like that duffle and the color.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thank you!

[@nnajj01]

Nice bag. Can’t do carry on. I travel by myself and don’t always have someone to help.

[@ItsTheKellys]

This isn’t a carry on bag, it’s a personal item :)

[@bobmemer9062]

I have the carbon black luggage bag and ordered the black metro duffel. I was looking at a different color which color combo would work with the carbon black luggage

[@ItsTheKellys]

Depends on the vibe! I think the mahogany or tan could look great with it, but the green nylon is a cool vibe too!

[@ericasmith7344]

Have you reviewed the CALPAK Luka duffel?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I have not, simply because most of my Calpak products have always broken or fallen apart. A lot of subscribers on here have messaged me about theirs falling apart too.

[@suziequeue2]

Trying to decide between the duffel or backpack as personal item …Using along with carry on for carry on European trip with group…can only have one luggage and one personal item on bus that can fit in bus overhead bin.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Usually the duffel will be too big for european personal item standards. So check on that :)

[@JessicaShepard]

How do you feel about this compared to the Monos backpack? Thanks for the great videos!

[@ItsTheKellys]

They are both excellent quality, and great items. but for me, I use backpacks as personal items, and would use this for a quick overnight.

[@Keith_Aerotrunk]

Great review. 👍👍👍

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thanks! 👍

[@delzyrosa9505]

Thanks so much for this review. I read somewhere that the zippers tend to scratch your hands when packing/unpacking. Did you find this to be accurate?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I haven’t found that at all!

[@IntriguedLioness]

metal zippers never scratched my hands but I cringe at the thought of scratching my cell phone or sunnys .. Tumi lost me a few years ago because they insist on placing these hideously brassy metal zippers on carryons .. I prefer Y2K zippers, nylon if possible, and coil is best above all!

[@IntriguedLioness]

​@@ItsTheKellys metal zippers never scratched my hands but I cringe at the thought of scratching my cell phone or sunnys .. Tumi lost me a few years ago because they insist on placing these hideously brassy metal zippers on carryons .. I prefer Y2K zippers, nylon if possible, and coil is best above all!

[@m.e.nickels]

Can the snapping kit be worn as a belt bag?

[@ItsTheKellys]

It doesn’t come with a belt, but you could definitely DIY something… I’ve seen people do it.

[@m.e.nickels]

​@@ItsTheKellys sounds good ❤

[@donnadaniel5385]

I was considering this bag for my personal carry on. It looks beautiful. Do you prefer the nylon or leather?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I have the nylon duffel and the leather weekender. I think the nylon is easier to pack! It’s just not as stiff!

[@hitokiri007]

How would you compare this to the backpack? I’m trying to decide between the two

[@ItsTheKellys]

The backpack is definitely smaller, like a school backpack size, yet this is a small duffel, like a mini gym bag

[@debraray5786]

Off topic from your excellent review. 👏 I really need to find a carry-on bag with wheels that also has the trolley sleeve. I am checking a bag and I need my carry on to slide over the handle of my checked bag when I have both of them together because I will be traveling by myself. Do you have a recommendation or a video of yours that I should look at please? Thank you so much!

[@ItsTheKellys]

Like a large carry on hard/soft? I don’t think that exists unless it’s a carry on backpack. You could always do a large personal item duffel like this or the underseat pro or the nomad lane bento bag and those have trolley sleeves. Or I need to teach you how to pack lighter 💕

[@debraray5786]

@@ItsTheKellys Haha!!! Yes, I should probably listen to more of your videos about packing lighter for sure!!😁 The one I have been looking at is by Calpaks and it's called the Stevyn Rolling Duffel bag. That's the only one that I have found so far that has the trolley sleeve and has rollers that I could pull behind me when I don't have my checked bag with me at the same time. I was hoping you had compared some others that were similar to this idea. I have to feel like older folks have run into this problem before me.🤷🏻‍♀️ Maybe it's a video idea? I don't know but I sure appreciate your videos and your help!💕

[@ItsTheKellys]

I appreciate the idea but my channel is for teaching people how to carry on only, so I can’t make a video about attaching a carry on onto a checked bag :)

[@debraray5786]

@@ItsTheKellys Oh my gosh I'm sorry I didn't realize it was a channel for carry-on only. 😬This is my first trip overseas and I have just been looking at so many different channels trying to learn. I really enjoy your channel so maybe I will get to the point where I can do carry-on only I will watch very carefully. I know I certainly enjoy your videos. Thank you! 🩷

[@ItsTheKellys]

@@debraray5786 Thats ok! I'm happy to help in anyway I can! Luggage often gets lost, the wait times to get bags are ridiculous, and in a lot of other countries, its a bunch of stairs that you would have to lug them up! I've done carry-on only in 87 countries and all 7 continents, even Antarctica! If you ever want to email me and let me know what you struggle with, I'm happy to help! [e-mail]

[@qwertyfication0001]

I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching. Thank you for the effort. ☺️ Just curious, have you tried flying Asian airlines using the Monos duffle bag as personal item?

[@ItsTheKellys]

I have not, I would never travel with a duffel as a personal item internationally. Likely way too big and Asia is very very strict. Thank you 😊

[@qwertyfication0001]

@@ItsTheKellys Thank you so much for the reply. ☺️ Purchased it anyway 🤭 Looove the blue color as well!

[@suzanneshields2768]

Love it!! Can you link your laptop case? Thank you. 🌸

[@ItsTheKellys]

Of course! Here you go :) amzn.to/3WyrIG4

[@okamicookie]

Hello! Do you have reviews for the Cotopaxi Allpa/Del Dia 42L/35L?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Hello. I dont. It’s on my list of companies to reach out to, but I’m not doing carry on size backpacks anymore, just personal item backpacks. (My back can’t handle “backpacking” anymore and there’s so many amazing backpacker channels out there!)

[@okamicookie]

@@ItsTheKellys The back! That’s a good point :)

[@IntriguedLioness]

I travel often with my 35 litre Allpa and find the frame size fits me perfectly as a 5'4" female, very comfortable if you do not carry too much heavy tech. But I'd stay away from the Del Dia unless you see it in person at a store as the fabric is so much lighter / flimsy ... happy travels!

[@okamicookie]

@@IntriguedLioness Thank you! I ended up buying different Cotopaxi bags to try. The Del Dia is thinner and I find everything bulges out to the bottom of the bag. The bags need compression straps to hold the contents better.

[@jordanrandolph9953]

A bit off topic but I was wondering if you have videos or tips for souvenirs with only carry on. I'm a carry on only girl myself (even fit my mom and my stuff for a week in 1 carry on) however sometimes part of me wants to bring a check in bag especially because i buy gifts and souvenirs for myself and family and friends. I often am concerned about fitting things or even carrying food item gifts home that don't meet the liquids requirements or taking something bulkier home if I see something for a family member or friend... what are your thoughts or a video link you have that answers that question love your videos and content ❤

[@ItsTheKellys]

I don’t have a video like that. But I have some experience. Most of my souvenirs are apparel, jewelry, or small things. I always leave a little bit of room. One thing I do is pack snacks and then once I eat them, it gives me room for souvenirs haha

[@zaniroyalty5198]

Hi Lauren I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the solgaard carry-on-closet. I really enjoy your reviews.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I wish I could get my hands on one to show how ridiculous it is, and how much space it wastes :) we have watched over 100 videos about it, and it can’t seem to fit more than 12 items in the “closet” and the other side has to be empty for it to work. I’ve also heard that it topples over.

[@zaniroyalty5198]

Wow I definitely will not be purchasing that luggage. Thanks for the information I always take your advice and you’re always right on point. I’m loving my July and monos luggage money well spent.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’m So glad you’re loving july and Monos!

[@IntriguedLioness]

​@@ItsTheKellys I could have sworn you settled that query months ago in either a video or in the comments! Something like "truly hideous fast fashion travel accessories" !!?

[@analissalowe8469]

Isn’t it difficult to carry around the airport? Doesn’t your hand/arm get tired?

[@ItsTheKellys]

No, it has a trolley sleeve and gets carried on my carry on handle.

[@juliau3411]

I want to know how this fits under an airplane seat.

[@ItsTheKellys]

On Monday, my video is coming out where I take this, and all of my other Monos luggage, to the airport sizers. You can see what airlines it fits as a personal item. Stay tuned!

[@tabrisha3542]

OMG I cant wait to get mine!! Since your so well traveled I want your opinion, I'm going to London in August and I want to take this bag as a personal item ( i just want to take a Mono carry-on and Mono personal item), I researched my dimensions and one dimension is off by a little. The dimension of the duffle mono bag is 16.3" × 11.2" × 7.2in " and Virgin airline requirements are 17x10x9in . Do you think I will be ok, based on your travel adventures? Thanks in advance.

[@ItsTheKellys]

I’ve never flown them, but my general rule is “if it’s ok with 2 of the dimensions but not a third, it should be ok”… especially if it’s squishy :) just try not to over pack it

[@tabrisha3542]

@@ItsTheKellys Thank You! will do.

[@misharyalakeel3598]

does it fit to be under the seat in the airplane ?

[@ItsTheKellys]

Yes, but check with the airline you are using to make sure the personal item allowance

[@marieajordan2574]

Hello !! Please do a review on LUG.. bags.. luggage 🧳

[@ItsTheKellys]

I can always reach out :)

[@reviewed3498]

I bought the vegan one, while it looks good it’s not practical. This bag is also unbelievably heavy empty and super heavy when you even barely fill it. It’s also hard to get in and out of, the opening isn’t great. While I like the style, the bag needs improvement. Also there are no metal feet on this bag. Pros, it looks good and is stylish, but it’s a major issue to carry.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Thanks for sharing!

[@karna168]

Thanks for the review. Seems like the discount code is down.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Sorry about that! I will have to check in with them tomorrow.

[@ItsTheKellys]

Hello, please try our new code “itsthekellys” it should work now :)

[@kristinedizon8592]

Thank you for the great review! I've been trying the code for a few days now, but I've had no luck.

[@ItsTheKellys]

@@kristinedizon8592there’s a Valentine’s Day sale right now, it doesn’t work during a sale, because the discount is greater during the sale :)

[@james22939]

Love you friend

[@sugarbear1225]

👍🏾

[@princessriley3335]

No actual place to put your phone. Or your drink.

[@ItsTheKellys]

The front pocket is where I keep my phone, and if I bring my water bottle, there are two water bottle pockets inside.