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Luggage Size Guide

Which size fits your trip — and your airline's rules.

Luggage sizing is measured on the longest side, wheels included. Most airlines allow a 21–22" carry-on in the cabin; anything larger gets checked. Here's how our range maps to real trips.

Size comparison

SizeTypical capacityTrip lengthWhere it goes
Underseat / cabin bag20–30L1–2 daysUnder the seat
Carry-on 19–21"35–45L2–5 daysOverhead bin
Medium 24–26"60–75L5–10 daysChecked
Large 28"+90–110L10+ days or two travelersChecked

Carry-on rules vary by airline — budget carriers are strictest. All our carry-ons meet the requirements of most major North American airlines; check your airline's limits before flying budget or international.

Quick picks

Weekend escape

A compact carry-on spinner or the Rhapsody cabin bag — it fits under most airline seats and swallows a surprising amount.

One to two weeks

A medium hardside spinner plus a carry-on. The Torq trunk spinner buys you souvenir space on the way home.

Business travel

A wheeled brief or boarding bag with a padded laptop section gets you from security to the boardroom without unpacking.

The overpacker

An extra-large trunk spinner. When in doubt, go trunk — the flat packing surface changes everything.