Away Softside Carry-On vs Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro
The Away Softside Carry-On is 34L and 4.17kg9.2lb; the Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro is 36L and 4.04kg8.9lb. The Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro is 0.13kg0.3lb lighter. The Away Softside Carry-On costs $140 less. The Away Softside Carry-On fits the carry-on limit of 4 of 36 major airlines and the Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro fits 0; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away Softside Carry-On | Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $225Best | $365 |
| Volume | 34L | 36L |
| Expands to | 39L | 41L |
| Weight | 4.17kg9.2lb | 4.04kg8.9lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 11%Best | 0% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55.6×38.1×23.1cm22×15×9in | 55.9×35.6×25.4cm22×14×10in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Nylon with water-repellent coating | Partially recycled polycarbonate hard shell, 1260D nylon expansion gusset, 100% recycled polyester lining, ultra-microfibre vegan leather details, YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Away Softside Carry-On | Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.