New Lightweight Carry On

Thanks for the info on the July Carry On Light - that's insane how light it is at just 3.9 lbs! My bag feels heavy at 4.7 lbs in comparison. 😲 After checking their site, I see they claim it's actually the lightest double-wheeled suitcase in the world. This got me thinking that there may be even lighter options if you don't need wheels or just want a single pair of wheels. 🧳

You can also find a bag weighing about the same made by IT luggage.

And it costs a lot less.

IT used to make a lighter two wheeled bag but it looks like it's been discontinued. You might be able to find it at a discount store like TJ Maxx, Rose, Marshalls, etc.

My current bag, the Samsonite Airea, weighs 1.9 kg but isn't available in the US. It has to be ordered from the UK. However, the new specs says it weighs slightly more. They must have made some change since I bought mine three years ago.

The interesting thing is the July bag is hardshell.

@engrdavid42, sure, many non-wheeled bags are lighter - the Rick Steves Classic backpack bag is just a bit over 2 pounds.

Or you can go with a Travel Pro for $100 less at Amazon. I just prefer soft sided luggage over hard sided.

We've been through two sets of Travel Pro the last 20 years, and they're a favorite brand mentioned by seasoned travelers on this website. We buy new ones when the old ones get really dirty.

https://ca.heys.com/products/world-s-lightest-spinner-xero-elite-21-carry-on?variant=30264361615457&currency=CAD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAiA9dGqBhAqEiwAmRpTCyvDsjh449--rAzTBR8Yxj94q-0tR5OKc9mDbkvga0ifgnYzCHxothoCekcQAvD_BwE

I’ve got this one; it’s been on about 12 separate flights so far, holds an amazing amount of stuff, and still looks new.
It’s extremely light.
I found it in Marshalls for about $100 CAN.

The specs:

Weight: 1.8 kg/3.9 lbs
Volume: 32L
External Measurments: 54 x 36 x 19 cm/21.25 x 14.17 x 7.5 in.
Internal Measurments: 46.5 x 35.5 x 19 cm/18.31 x 13.98 x 7.5 in

(Specs came from their website.)

I have to wonder about those specs, which give the inside thickness of the suitcase as 19 cm, the same as the outside thickness. Are the walls of the front and back panels really 0 cm thick? What keeps the contents from falling out?

I’ve got this one; it’s been on about 12 separate flights so far,
holds an amazing amount of stuff

I'd hardly call 32L (actually 31½L according to their dimensions, and I think that's pushing it) an amazing amount of stuff. A US regulation soft bag (22"x14"x9") with 1/8" thick fabric will give you almost 38L.

Well, you can disagree with me about my Heys 21” case, but for an almost three week trip to Italy, I was able to pack everything I needed.
I had room for a few souvenirs to bring home as well.
As I said, I think it’s an amazing suitcase.

A 22” inch bag might not be allowed as a carryon on many airlines, especially some European ones.
Ask me how I know……