As a frequent international traveller, who never checks in luggage, carry on luggage occupies my mind more than most. I have tried it all, from your typical airport purchased mainstream luggage brand, to the new trendy kickstarter company that raised millions.
To date, nothing I have used comes close to July, it is the best carry on trunk ever. Here’s why:
1. The look and make
I got the red one, super loud for my usual taste but no regrets. It looks stunning.
Glazed polycarbonate shell, it feels sturdy and expensive, along with the SilentMove™ wheels and thick handle that fits perfectly in your palm, there is not a smoother trunk I’ve pushed around the airport.
The in-built charger
The ejectable power pack in the luggage is the best execution of this idea I have seen in any carry on. It has the right balance of ports (USB-C + USB). It lives under the handle very conveniently, and best of all, it is very easy to remove should you want to take it out with you when you get to your destination.
The size
The hack to not checking in luggage is taking a separate laptop bag with a strap on the back so you can slide your laptop back down the handle of the carry on and not take up any space within the luggage.
If your carry on luggage is only there to hold your clothes and not have space taken up by laptops and chargers, you can travel for 2-3 weeks with only carry on.
With this in mind, July has a 42L carry on which is optimised for maximum space better than any other carry on I’ve used.
The lock
I love the lock clip July have used vs the traditional zipper most luggage companies opt for. It’s so much easier to close when the suitcase is full, I simply sit on the top of the trunk and push the clips in – it’s a delight.
Verdict
Usually when I recommend an item I’m very clear about who exactly I’m recommending it for. July is simple, if you are going on a plane, buy this carry on trunk. There isn’t a better one on the market.
