Clash of the carryon titans
July 22, 2007
Frank@OBOW in Gear Reviews, Luggage

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Okay, so I’m going to get asked: Which is the best carryon – the Red Oxx Air Boss (left) or the Tom Bihn Aeronaut (right)? The answer: Both. The explanation: Almost any light traveler will find that one of these finely crafted, heavy-duty, American-made bags is ideal for them. They are different, but each is excellent in its own way. That’s not a cop-out; that’s a fact. Designing carry-on luggage is an exercise in compromise. From Red Oxx and Tom Bihn we have two designs that make the most of the size, shape and weight constraints of the carryon. I’ve done hands-on evaluations of both in the last two months and I’ll have a lot to say about the Aeronaut, plus the MEI Voyageur in the next week. A full review of the Air Boss has already been posted, but look for another post that carefully compares the Red Oxx with the Aeronaut. Hopefully our observations will help the serious traveler choose the bag that’s best for their travel needs and style.

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