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How much more does a 23 in carry-on hold?

Maker capacities differ by roughly 5-17 L. Travelpro's 23 in bags hold 45-52 L; five at 22 in or shorter hold 35-40 L.

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With no preferences selected: Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage is one option to compare.

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Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage · first with a product link

  • Length: 21 1/2 in.
  • Weight: 2,400 g.
What to note:

Capacity: 35 L.

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If you choose 100% polycarbonate hard shell for material, the first option with a product link becomes Platinum® Elite Carry-On Hardside Spinner.

10 models compared; 10 have a product-page link.

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Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage

Length: 21 1/2 in.

Key details

  • Weight: 2,400 g.

What to note

Capacity: 35 L.

Length: 21 1/2 inWeight: 2,400 gMaterial: 100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
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Length21 1/2 in
Weight2,400 g
Material100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
Capacity35 L
Width14 in
Depth8 in
Dimensions21.5 × 14 × 8 in

7 of 7 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Eagle Creek · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Material: 100% polycarbonate hard shell

Platinum® Elite Carry-On Hardside Spinner

Material: 100% polycarbonate hard shell.

Key details

  • Length: 23 in.

What to note

Not listed by the maker: weight, capacity.

Length: 23 inMaterial: 100% polycarbonate hard shellWidth: 14 1/2 in
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Length23 in
Material100% polycarbonate hard shell
Width14 1/2 in
Depth9 1/2 in
Dimensions23 × 14.5 × 9.5 in
WeightNot listed by the maker
CapacityNot listed by the maker

5 of 7 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Travelpro · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Material: 100% polypropylene hard shell

Optima® Expandable Carry-on Spinner

Weight: 3,401.9 g.

Key details

  • Length: 23 in.

What to note

Capacity: 45 L.

Length: 23 inWeight: 3,401.9 gMaterial: 100% polypropylene hard shell
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Length23 in
Weight3,401.9 g
Material100% polypropylene hard shell
Capacity45 L
Width14 1/2 in
Depth9 1/2 in
Dimensions23 × 14.5 × 9.5 in

7 of 7 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Travelpro · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage

Length: 22 in.

Key details

  • Weight: 2,900 g.

What to note

Capacity: 38 L.

Length: 22 inWeight: 2,900 gMaterial: 100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
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Length22 in
Weight2,900 g
Material100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
Capacity38 L
Width14 in
Depth9 in
Dimensions22 × 14 × 9 in

7 of 7 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Eagle Creek · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 21.75"/40L Carry-On Luggage

Length: 21 3/4 in.

Key details

  • Material: 100% Recycled 600D Polyester Dobby.

What to note

Capacity: 40 L.

Length: 21 3/4 inWeight: 3,400 gMaterial: 100% Recycled 600D Polyester Dobby
See all 7 specs
Length21 3/4 in
Weight3,400 g
Material100% Recycled 600D Polyester Dobby
Capacity40 L
Width14 in
Depth9 in
Dimensions21.75 × 14 × 9 in

7 of 7 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Eagle Creek · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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SpecExpanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On LuggageNo preferences selected.Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On LuggageNo preferences selected.
Length21 1/2 in22 in
Weight2,400 g2,900 g
Material100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
Capacity35 L38 L
Width14 in14 in
Depth8 in9 in
Dimensions21.5 × 14 × 8 in22 × 14 × 9 in

Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage

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Length
21 1/2 in
Weight
2,400 g
Material
100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
Capacity
35 L
Width
14 in
Depth
8 in
Dimensions
21.5 × 14 × 8 in

Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage

No preferences selected.

Length
22 in
Weight
2,900 g
Material
100% Recycled 600D Polyester 100% Recycled 450D Polyester 100% Recycled 200D Polyester
Capacity
38 L
Width
14 in
Depth
9 in
Dimensions
22 × 14 × 9 in

Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage

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Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage

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All models and their decision specs
ProductHow it comparesKey specCompareAction
Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage
Compared with Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage: length, 21 1/2 in vs 22 in.
Length: 21 1/2 inView at Eagle Creek
Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage
Compared with Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 21.75"/40L Carry-On Luggage: length, 22 in vs 21 3/4 in.
Length: 22 inView at Eagle Creek
Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 21.75"/40L Carry-On Luggage
Compared with Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: length, 21 3/4 in vs 22 in.
Length: 21 3/4 inView at Eagle Creek
Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage
Length: 22 in; Weight: 3,400 g.
Length: 22 inView at Eagle Creek
Crew™ Classic Carry-On Rollaboard®
Compared with Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage: length, 23 in vs 21 1/2 in.
Length: 23 inView at Travelpro
Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Spinner
Compared with Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: length, 23 in vs 22 in.
Length: 23 inView at Travelpro
Optima® Expandable Carry-on Spinner
Compared with Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: length, 23 in vs 22 in.
Length: 23 inView at Travelpro
Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage
Compared with Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage: length, 21 1/2 in vs 22 in.
Length: 21 1/2 in
View at Eagle Creek
Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage
Compared with Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 21.75"/40L Carry-On Luggage: length, 22 in vs 21 3/4 in.
Length: 22 in
View at Eagle Creek
Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 21.75"/40L Carry-On Luggage
Compared with Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: length, 21 3/4 in vs 22 in.
Length: 21 3/4 in
View at Eagle Creek
Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage
Length: 22 in; Weight: 3,400 g.
Length: 22 in
View at Eagle Creek
Crew™ Classic Carry-On Rollaboard®
Compared with Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage: length, 23 in vs 21 1/2 in.
Length: 23 in
View at Travelpro
Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Spinner
Compared with Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: length, 23 in vs 22 in.
Length: 23 in
View at Travelpro
Optima® Expandable Carry-on Spinner
Compared with Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: length, 23 in vs 22 in.
Length: 23 in
View at Travelpro
10 catalog models

How the comparison works

Your choices are compared with each model’s product details. A missing or conflicting value stays unknown and cannot satisfy a choice you select. The starting order helps you browse; it does not rate real-world performance.

Source dates appear with each link below. A source date does not confirm today's price or stock.

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Sources for all 10 models
  • Crew™ Classic Carry-On Rollaboard®: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Expanse 2-Wheel 21.5"/35L International Carry-On Luggage: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 21.75"/40L Carry-On Luggage: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Spinner: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Optima® Expandable Carry-on Spinner: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Optima® Expandable Compact Carry-on Spinner: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Platinum® Elite Carry-On Hardside Spinner: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Platinum® Elite Compact Carry-On Hardside Spinner: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026
  • Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage: Source 1 ↗ · September 26, 2026

Compare the suitcase exterior with your booking allowance

Rolling cases through airports and assessing airline acceptance were outside this comparison of exterior measurements and package descriptions. Eagle Creek's international Expanse measures 21.5 in by 14 in by 8 in and weighs 2400 g empty. Its Tarmac measures 22 in by 14 in by 10 in and weighs 3400 g. Compare depth as well as the longest dimension: these cases take different amounts of space even though their lengths are close.

Measurements include wheels and handles at the unexpanded size. Capacity and fabric or shell descriptions help you compare packing choices, but neither ensures acceptance on your flight. Use the complete dimensions and packed weight against the allowance for your booking.

Travelpro's Platinum Elite variants have no settled weight or capacity figures here. Conflicting maker measurements remain unknown instead of being guessed.

Before you buy

Are these sizes with the bag expanded?

They're the unexpanded exterior measurements each maker gives, in the maker's own order. Both Optimas have Expandable in their names, so their expanded size is larger than these figures. The 46 L Maxlite 5 weighs 5.4 lb, close to the 35 L Expanse 2-Wheel's 5 lb 4 oz.

Is a hard shell heavier than fabric?

Not by much, going by the bags with a stated weight. Travelpro's polypropylene Optimas weigh 6.9 and 7.5 lb and Eagle Creek’s polycarbonate Tarmac and fabric Gear Warrior XE both have a 7 lb base weight with another 7 oz and 8 oz respectively, so the shell type alone won't tell you.

Why are the Platinum Elite weights blank?

Travelpro's spec list and its size-comparison panel give different weights and volumes for both, so we left those blank rather than pick one. They drop out once you set a weight limit, though their sizes and polycarbonate shells still show.

Which bag is the smallest outside?

Eagle Creek's Expanse 2-Wheel, at 21.5 x 14 x 8 in, which Eagle Creek sells as an International Carry-On. The deepest is the Tarmac at 10 in.