Louis Vuitton Carryall PM vs MM 2026: Which Size Should You Actually Buy?

The Carryall is the bag that finally solved a problem Louis Vuitton buyers had been complaining about for years: the Neverfull is beautiful but it's an open bucket, the Keepall is gorgeous but it's luggage, and nothing in between felt like a real everyday bag with a zip. Then LV dropped the Carryall in Monogram canvas with a full zip closure, a removable strap, and a shape that reads half duffle, half tote — and the waitlists started.

Now the only real question left is size. PM or MM? People get this one wrong constantly, then spend a year resenting a bag that cost as much as a used car payment. Here's how to decide before you buy.

What the Carryall Actually Is

The Carryall is built on Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide leather trim — the same vachetta that starts pale beige and patinas to honey and then to a deep caramel over a couple of years. The hardware is gold-tone. The top closes with a two-way zip, which is the whole point: unlike the Neverfull, nothing falls out when you lean over in a taxi.

Inside you get a textile lining, one flat pocket, and a D-ring for keys or a pouch. The base has protective feet on the larger size. You get two rolled top handles for hand or forearm carry, plus a wide adjustable and removable shoulder strap for crossbody wear. That dual-carry setup is why the Carryall outperforms most LV totes for travel days.

There's also an Empreinte leather version — grained embossed calfskin, softer body, heavier hand — and seasonal releases in Damier and reverse Monogram. The Empreinte runs a few hundred dollars more and slouches more once broken in.

Carryall PM vs MM: Dimensions and Price

| Spec | Carryall PM | Carryall MM | | --- | --- | --- | | Approx. dimensions | 15.7" x 9.8" x 7.5" (40 x 25 x 19 cm) | 17.7" x 11" x 8.3" (45 x 28 x 21 cm) | | Weight feel | Moderate, manageable one-handed | Noticeably heavier when loaded | | Laptop fit | 13" comfortably, 14" snug | 15"–16" with room to spare | | Strap | Adjustable, removable, crossbody-capable | Adjustable, removable, crossbody-capable | | Base feet | Yes | Yes | | Monogram canvas retail (2026 range) | roughly $2,900–$3,100 | roughly $3,100–$3,400 | | Empreinte leather retail (2026 range) | roughly $3,600–$3,900 | roughly $3,900–$4,200 |

Treat those numbers as a working range, not a quote. Louis Vuitton has raised prices at least once a year for the better part of a decade, and regional pricing plus tax swings the final figure meaningfully. Europe is typically the cheapest sticker before VAT refund; the US sits in the middle; Japan and Korea move with currency.

Who the PM Is For

The PM is the daily driver. It's the size you buy if the bag needs to work Monday through Friday and still look intentional at dinner.

Pick the PM if:

• You carry a 13" MacBook Air or iPad Pro, not a 16" work machine.
• You want crossbody wear to feel natural rather than like carrying a piece of gym equipment.
• You're under about 5'6" and don't want the bag to visually swallow you.
• Your version of "travel bag" is a weekend, not a week.
• You already own a Keepall or a large tote and this is filling the mid-size gap.

The PM's real strength is that it doesn't punish you for overpacking, because the zip keeps the silhouette honest. A Neverfull looks sloppy when it's full. The Carryall PM just looks full.

Who the MM Is For

The MM is a genuine carry-on alternative and a serious work bag.

Pick the MM if:

• You commute with a 15"–16" laptop plus charger, notebook, and lunch.
• You fly often and want a personal item that fits under the seat with clothes in it.
• You're a parent and the bag doubles as a diaper bag that doesn't look like one.
• You're 5'7"+ and the PM reads small on your frame.
• You want one bag that replaces a tote and a weekender.

The tradeoff is honest weight. Monogram canvas is light for what it is, but a fully loaded MM with a laptop and a water bottle is a real load on one shoulder. If you have shoulder or neck issues, size down or plan to use the handles.

Canvas or Empreinte?

Monogram canvas is the practical answer. Coated canvas shrugs off rain, doesn't scratch, and the only vulnerable part is the vachetta trim, which will darken whether you like it or not. If you hate the idea of unpredictable patina, that's the case against it.

Empreinte is the quieter, more expensive answer. Full grained leather means no vachetta to babysit, a softer drape, and a look that doesn't announce the logo across a room. It's also heavier, more prone to corner rub, and it slouches — which some buyers love and others read as sagging.

Rule of thumb: canvas for travel and weather, Empreinte for office and understatement. If you want a deeper breakdown, our guide on Monogram canvas vs Empreinte leather walks through durability and resale differences side by side.

Carryall vs the Bags You're Probably Also Considering

Carryall vs Neverfull. The Neverfull is cheaper, lighter, and flatter. It has no zip. If security matters — commuting, crowds, travel — the Carryall wins. If you want the classic and the lowest entry price, see our Neverfull price guide.

Carryall vs Keepall 45. The Keepall is soft-sided luggage with no crossbody comfort for daily use and no structure when half empty. The Carryall MM covers most short-trip needs while still working as a normal bag on a normal Tuesday. Sizing details are in our Keepall 45 vs 50 vs 55 comparison.

Carryall vs OnTheGo. The OnTheGo is a statement tote — structured, wide, no zip, heavier than it looks. The Carryall is softer and more practical. Our OnTheGo review covers whether that trade is worth it.

What to Check Before You Pay

• Vachetta condition. On a new bag the leather should be uniform pale beige with no water spots or dark fingerprints. Spots are permanent.
• Zip travel. Run the two-way zip end to end twice. It should glide without catching at the corners.
• Strap hardware. Check the snap hooks engage firmly and the strap keeper isn't already creased.
• Base feet. All feet flush and unscratched.
• Heat stamp. Crisp, evenly spaced, correctly aligned on the interior tab.
• Canvas alignment. LV doesn't guarantee pattern matching, but the front panel should look deliberate, not chopped.

Care That Actually Matters

Keep the vachetta away from oils and hand cream — that's where irreversible darkening starts. Don't over-condition new vachetta; most protective sprays change the color. Store stuffed so the sides don't collapse into a crease, and never store it in plastic. Wipe the canvas with a barely damp cloth. If it soaks in a downpour, blot with a towel and air dry away from heat rather than aiming a hairdryer at it.

Should You Buy?

Buy the Carryall PM if you want one zipped everyday bag that handles a 13" laptop, looks correct with jeans or a blazer, and can go crossbody without feeling bulky. This is the higher-frequency-of-use choice, and for most buyers it's the right one.

Buy the Carryall MM if you commute with a big laptop, travel more than a few times a year, or need one bag to cover tote and weekender duty. Accept the weight going in.

Skip the Carryall if you already own a Neverfull MM and a Keepall and mostly work from home. The gap it fills won't exist in your rotation, and you'll be paying a premium for a zip.

Choose Empreinte over canvas only if logo-quiet matters more to you than weight and weather resistance.

The Carryall earns its price by being the rare LV that's genuinely secure, genuinely dual-carry, and genuinely wearable daily. Size is the whole decision — get that right and it's one of the strongest buys in the current Monogram lineup.

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