Monos Carry-On Pro Plus vs Solgaard Carry-On Closet Lite Expandable Large
The Monos Carry-On Pro Plus is 42L and 3.67kg8.1lb; the Solgaard Carry-On Closet Lite Expandable Large is 43L and 3.7kg8.2lb. The Monos Carry-On Pro Plus is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Solgaard Carry-On Closet Lite Expandable Large costs $20 less. The Monos Carry-On Pro Plus fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the Solgaard Carry-On Closet Lite Expandable Large fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Monos Carry-On Pro Plus | Solgaard Carry-On Closet Lite Expandable Large |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315 | $295Best |
| Volume | 42L | 43L |
| Expands to | n/a | 52L |
| Weight | 3.67kg8.1lbBest | 3.7kg8.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 6% | 6% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 58.4×38.1×24.1cm23×15×9.5in | 57×37×24cm22.5×14.5×9.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Removable |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Partially recycled polycarbonate hard shell, 100% recycled polyester anti-microbial lining, ultra-microfibre vegan leather details, YKK reverse coil zippers | Polycarbonate shell, aircraft-grade aluminum handle tubing, Shore-Tex 100% recycled textiles |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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