Claim check · 2026-08-15
Suitcase ranking
In-stock Amazon suitcases ranked by size class. Carry-ons must fit the tightest of the four biggest U.S. airlines; large checked bags must stay within 62 linear inches.
Exterior including wheels and handles must be ≤ 22 × 14 × 9 in so the bag fits American, Delta, United, and Southwest. Expansion that breaks that box is noted.
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Lifetime warranty and ballistic nylon make this the only carry-on here built like a tool, not a consumable.
Best for Frequent flyers who will actually use the warranty.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 10 lb
- Volume
- 48 L
- Price
- $729
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 660
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A verified 22×14×9 spinner with a 5-year warranty, 42 L, and a large review sample.
Best for Anyone who wants a true sizer-fit hard shell without paying Briggs money.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 5.5 lb
- Volume
- 42 L
- Price
- $67.99
- Reviews
- 4.6 · 987
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A polycarbonate shell at the exact airline box, with useful expansion if you are not boarding AA, Delta, or United that day.
Best for Budget travelers who still want a PC shell and a clean 22×14×9 spec.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 6.6 lb
- Volume
- 42 L
- Price
- $72.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 251
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Amazon states the overall size including wheels and handle, and warns that the expanded bag may fail a sizer.
Best for People who want a reviewed PC carry-on and will leave the expander unzipped at the gate.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 7.5 lb
- Volume
- 40 L
- Price
- $59.49
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 1,739
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The lightest verified sizer-fit spinner in the set, with a 5-year warranty. Expansion is for checked use.
Best for Anyone who wants the lowest empty weight that still fits all four airlines.
- Outside
- 21.6 × 13.8 × 8.7 in
- Linear
- 44.1 in
- Empty
- 4.7 lb
- Volume
- 38 L
- Price
- $60
- Reviews
- 4.6 · 183
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A widely reviewed Samsonite-family ABS spinner with an explicit overall 22×14×9 measurement.
Best for A known brand name at a sale price, if you accept ABS instead of PC.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 6.3 lb
- Volume
- 42 L
- Price
- $78.97
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 6,604
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Published 21.4 × 13.4 × 8.9 including wheels, so it sits inside the sizer with a little margin.
Best for A PC carry-on when you want clearance, not a bag that kisses 22 × 14 × 9.
- Outside
- 21.4 × 13.4 × 8.9 in
- Linear
- 43.7 in
- Empty
- 7.3 lb
- Volume
- 38.5 L
- Price
- $75.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 148
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A stated 50 L softside at the exact 22×14×9 box, with a front laptop pocket and two cubes.
Best for Carry-on packers who want fabric, a laptop sleeve, and cubes in the box.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 7.6 lb
- Volume
- 50 L
- Price
- $79.97
- Reviews
- 4.6 · 510
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Zipperless aluminum-frame PC with a published 21.3 × 13.8 × 8.6 overall size. Thin review sample.
Best for People who want a frame-and-latch carry-on that still fits the four-airline box.
- Outside
- 21.3 × 13.8 × 8.6 in
- Linear
- 43.7 in
- Empty
- 8.4 lb
- Volume
- 42.5 L
- Price
- $107.99
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 37
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One of the few bags whose item dimensions sit inside the box with room to spare, and it does not expand past the sizer.
Best for Travelers who want a no-expander, no-argument fit on regional jets.
- Outside
- 20.9 × 13.8 × 8.7 in
- Linear
- 43.4 in
- Empty
- 6.3 lb
- Volume
- 38 L
- Price
- $55.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 209
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This SKU states 22 × 14 × 9 unexpanded. Other LIGHT FLIGHT listings on Amazon run wide or deep and were excluded.
Best for A cheap expandable ABS spinner if you leave the expander closed at the gate.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 6.8 lb
- Volume
- 35 L
- Price
- $56.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 674
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A widely reviewed 22 × 14 × 9 spinner that includes a cosmetic case. Leave the expander closed for AA, Delta, and United.
Best for Shoppers who want a large review sample at a mid-budget price.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 5 lb
- Volume
- 40 L
- Price
- $85.49
- Reviews
- 4.2 · 2,759
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A real PC shell with published overall size inside the box, at a higher empty weight than the cheap ABS clones.
Best for Travelers who want Hanke's PC carry-on and will accept 8.1 lb.
- Outside
- 21.5 × 13.5 × 8.8 in
- Linear
- 43.7 in
- Empty
- 8.1 lb
- Volume
- 37 L
- Price
- $115.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 498
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Softside flexibility plus included cubes, at a stated 22×14×9 overall size.
Best for Packers who prefer fabric and want cubes in the box.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 7 lb
- Volume
- 40 L
- Price
- $59.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 241
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A no-expander ABS clone with an explicit 22 × 14 × 9 including wheels and handle.
Best for A disposable-price hard shell when you do not want an expander zipper.
- Outside
- 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Linear
- 45 in
- Empty
- 6.1 lb
- Volume
- 35 L
- Price
- $58.89
- Reviews
- 4.1 · 289
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The cheapest bag with a huge review sample and a stated 22×13.5×9 overall size.
Best for A disposable-price spinner for rare trips.
- Outside
- 22 × 13.5 × 9 in
- Linear
- 44.5 in
- Empty
- 6 lb
- Volume
- 38.3 L
- Price
- $50.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 51,651
Overall height about 23–25.9 in. Too big for the four-airline carry-on box, smaller than a typical week-plus medium.
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Unusually high 65 L capacity at 7.7 lb for a true small checked size.
Best for A long weekend that still needs to be checked.
- Outside
- 24.5 × 16 × 11.5 in
- Linear
- 52 in
- Empty
- 7.7 lb
- Volume
- 65 L
- Price
- $99.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 294
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A light hard shell with a real review base, sitting just under the medium cutoff.
Best for The default cheap small checked bag.
- Outside
- 25.4 × 16.1 × 10.4 in
- Linear
- 52 in
- Empty
- 7.3 lb
- Volume
- 58 L
- Price
- $69.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 1,045
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PP at 7.5 lb and 59 L, sitting on the 25.9-inch small-class ceiling.
Best for A light hard-shell weekend-to-week bag that still has to be checked.
- Outside
- 25.9 × 16.9 × 10 in
- Linear
- 52.8 in
- Empty
- 7.5 lb
- Volume
- 59 L
- Price
- $89.99
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 278
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Light, 65 L, and a stated 5-year defects period, with a thinner review sample than Coolife.
Best for Softside packers who want expansion on a small checked bag.
- Outside
- 25.4 × 16.5 × 10 in
- Linear
- 51.9 in
- Empty
- 6.7 lb
- Volume
- 65 L
- Price
- $85.49
- Reviews
- 4.2 · 119
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Labeled 26-inch; item height is 25.5 in, which keeps it in the small class with an unusually high 77 L.
Best for Maximum volume in a bag that is still under 26 inches tall.
- Outside
- 25.5 × 17.5 × 10.5 in
- Linear
- 53.5 in
- Empty
- 8.8 lb
- Volume
- 77 L
- Price
- $149.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 654
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A glossy PC 24-inch that stays under 26 inches overall. Thin review sample.
Best for A dressier small checked bag when volume is secondary.
- Outside
- 25.5 × 17.3 × 11.5 in
- Linear
- 54.3 in
- Empty
- 7.8 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $149.99
- Reviews
- 4.2 · 60
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The cheapest verified small checked bag. The 3.9 rating is the floor for this list.
Best for A first checked bag you do not mind replacing.
- Outside
- 25.5 × 17.5 × 13 in
- Linear
- 56 in
- Empty
- 9 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $40.48
- Reviews
- 3.9 · 201
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Sold as a 25-inch medium; overall height is 25.25 in, so it stays in the small class with 62 L.
Best for A compact hard shell when you want more volume than a 24-inch ABS case.
- Outside
- 25.3 × 17 × 10.5 in
- Linear
- 52.8 in
- Empty
- 9.2 lb
- Volume
- 62 L
- Price
- $149.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 92
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Light to roll, but 42 L is a poor return on a 26-inch-class exterior.
Best for Softside buyers who care more about empty weight than volume.
- Outside
- 25.9 × 16.1 × 10.6 in
- Linear
- 52.6 in
- Empty
- 6.9 lb
- Volume
- 42 L
- Price
- $81.89
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 667
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Overall 25.5 × 16.2 × 11.7 including wheels. Only 16 reviews, so the rating is noisy.
Best for Softside buyers who want a true small checked size, not a 27-inch '24-inch'.
- Outside
- 25.5 × 16.2 × 11.7 in
- Linear
- 53.4 in
- Empty
- 9 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $119.99
- Reviews
- 4.0 · 16
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Useful 63 L, but heavy for a small checked bag.
Best for Capacity first, weight second.
- Outside
- 23.6 × 16.5 × 9.8 in
- Linear
- 50 in
- Empty
- 10.8 lb
- Volume
- 63 L
- Price
- $81.94
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 2,835
Overall height about 26–27.5 in including wheels and handles.
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7.3 lb and 95 L is the best weight-to-volume trade in the medium class, with a huge review sample.
Best for Most people who will check a bag for one to two weeks.
- Outside
- 27 × 18.5 × 11.5 in
- Linear
- 57 in
- Empty
- 7.3 lb
- Volume
- 95 L
- Price
- $195
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 14,026
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The expansion and lifetime repair program are the product. You pay for not replacing it.
Best for Professionals who check the same bag for a decade.
- Outside
- 26 × 18 × 12 in
- Linear
- 56 in
- Empty
- 11.7 lb
- Volume
- 97 L
- Price
- $859
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 660
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Flexible PP that survives conveyor belts better than cheap ABS, with a 10-year warranty and 19k reviews.
Best for A hard-shell medium that is still light enough to lift into a trunk.
- Outside
- 27 × 18.5 × 12 in
- Linear
- 57.5 in
- Empty
- 8.5 lb
- Volume
- 81 L
- Price
- $159.99
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 18,983
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The 25-inch Maxlite Air sits at 27.5 × 18.5 × 12 including wheels — the medium ceiling and exactly 62 linear inches.
Best for A Travelpro hard-shell medium if you will not expand past a tight 62-inch check.
- Outside
- 27.5 × 18.5 × 12 in
- Linear
- 62 in
- Empty
- 9.4 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $195
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 584
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The older Omni PC 24-inch, with a 10-year warranty and a huge review sample. Distinct from Omni 2.
Best for A known Samsonite PC medium that is still light enough to lift.
- Outside
- 26.5 × 17.8 × 11.8 in
- Linear
- 56 in
- Empty
- 8.3 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $149.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 30,128
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66 L expanding to 76 L at 26.5 inches overall, well under 62 linear inches.
Best for A week-plus PC case that is not as wide as Samsonite Freeform.
- Outside
- 26.5 × 16.5 × 10.3 in
- Linear
- 53.3 in
- Empty
- 8.7 lb
- Volume
- 66 L
- Price
- $127.27
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 508
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Overall size including wheels is published, with a garment compartment and 66–78 L of expansion.
Best for Softside packers who want a hanging compartment in a medium bag.
- Outside
- 26.4 × 15.8 × 10.6 in
- Linear
- 52.8 in
- Empty
- —
- Volume
- 66 L
- Price
- $125.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 487
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Light and cheap, with dimensions that include wheels. 60 L is modest for a medium.
Best for A low-price medium hard shell when you will not pack to the gills.
- Outside
- 26.1 × 17.8 × 9.9 in
- Linear
- 53.8 in
- Empty
- 7.7 lb
- Volume
- 60 L
- Price
- $77.39
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 160
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Sold as a 24-inch; overall height is 27 in. Light and cheap, with a large review sample.
Best for A known-name ABS medium at a sale price.
- Outside
- 27 × 16.5 × 11.3 in
- Linear
- 54.8 in
- Empty
- 7.4 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $71.07
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 6,604
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A long-running Delsey PC medium at the 27.5-inch class ceiling, with a 10-year warranty.
Best for Shoppers who want a known Delsey hard shell and will accept 10.2 lb.
- Outside
- 27.5 × 18 × 11.8 in
- Linear
- 57.3 in
- Empty
- 10.2 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $161.54
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 8,580
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A slimmer 26.5-inch overall PC case with a strong rating, sold as a 24-inch medium.
Best for Travelers who want Samsonite PC without Freeform's wider footprint.
- Outside
- 26.5 × 16.5 × 11 in
- Linear
- 54 in
- Empty
- —
- Volume
- 82 L
- Price
- $199.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 1,186
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Light PP at a fair price, but 61 L is modest for a 27-inch exterior.
Best for A light hard shell when volume is not the priority.
- Outside
- 27 × 17 × 10.8 in
- Linear
- 54.8 in
- Empty
- 8.8 lb
- Volume
- 61 L
- Price
- $129.99
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 5,479
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A newer Samsonite PC medium at 27 × 17.25 × 11.5. Heavier and pricier than Omni PC.
Best for Samsonite buyers who want the current Octiv shell instead of Omni.
- Outside
- 27 × 17.3 × 11.5 in
- Linear
- 55.8 in
- Empty
- 10.4 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $199.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 95
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Clean PC and good wheels, sold at a brand premium the warranty page does not justify.
Best for People who already like Away's interior layout.
- Outside
- 26 × 18.5 × 11 in
- Linear
- 55.5 in
- Empty
- 10.4 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $345
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 214
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Overall 26 × 18.5 × 10.25 at $67, with a huge review sample and a limited lifetime warranty.
Best for A cheap, widely reviewed medium when brand cachet is not the point.
- Outside
- 26 × 18.5 × 10.3 in
- Linear
- 54.8 in
- Empty
- 8.5 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $67.47
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 15,948
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A true 26-inch overall hardside. The 4.1 rating and thinner review sample keep it mid-pack.
Best for A SwissGear hard shell when you do not want the oversized 7366.
- Outside
- 26 × 18 × 10.5 in
- Linear
- 54.5 in
- Empty
- 8.8 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $174.92
- Reviews
- 4.1 · 177
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The most-reviewed medium on Amazon. ABS, 63 L, and a price that matches the construction.
Best for A first suitcase you do not mind replacing.
- Outside
- 26.8 × 17.8 × 11.3 in
- Linear
- 55.9 in
- Empty
- 10.1 lb
- Volume
- 63 L
- Price
- $76.34
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 59,344
Overall height about 27.6–31 in, and height + width + depth ≤ 62 in including wheels and handles. Many 28–30 in bestsellers fail this and were excluded.
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Sold as a 25-inch medium; overall size with wheels and handles is 28 inches, so it is a large bag that still sits well under 62 linear inches.
Best for Frequent checkers who want Travelpro's best softside without going to a 29-inch oversized shell.
- Outside
- 28 × 18.5 × 11.8 in
- Linear
- 58.3 in
- Empty
- 8.8 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $450
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 4,671
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140 L at exactly 62 linear inches. Leave the expander closed if a carrier is measuring tightly.
Best for Long trips that still have to clear a 62-inch sizer.
- Outside
- 30.5 × 19.5 × 12 in
- Linear
- 62 in
- Empty
- 10.9 lb
- Volume
- 140 L
- Price
- $225.24
- Reviews
- 4.4 · 582
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122 L and a lifetime repair program at 61 linear inches unexpanded. Expansion goes to 63.5.
Best for Professionals who will check the same bag for a decade and leave the expander closed.
- Outside
- 29 × 20 × 12 in
- Linear
- 61 in
- Empty
- 13.6 lb
- Volume
- 122 L
- Price
- $929
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 660
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Labeled 26-inch; overall height is 27.9 in, which puts it in the large class with 93 L and a comfortable 57.2 linear inches.
Best for A large-capacity PC case that is not skating the 62-inch line.
- Outside
- 27.9 × 18.7 × 10.6 in
- Linear
- 57.2 in
- Empty
- 9.9 lb
- Volume
- 93 L
- Price
- $169.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 508
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A trunk shape at 60 linear inches including handles and wheels, with a 5-year warranty.
Best for Packers who want a wide trunk that is cheaper than Chatelet Air.
- Outside
- 29.5 × 16.5 × 14 in
- Linear
- 60 in
- Empty
- 9.5 lb
- Volume
- 90 L
- Price
- $239.99
- Reviews
- 4.1 · 466
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A trunk shape that stays under 60 linear inches, with a 10-year warranty.
Best for Packers who like a wide, shallow trunk instead of a tall spinner.
- Outside
- 28.8 × 16.5 × 14 in
- Linear
- 59.3 in
- Empty
- 10.9 lb
- Volume
- 91 L
- Price
- $335.99
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 211
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Airline-friendly 61.5 linear inches and a lifetime program, dinged by a 4.0 rating and 12.3 lb empty weight.
Best for Travelpro buyers who want a hard shell instead of the Elite softside.
- Outside
- 30 × 18 × 13.5 in
- Linear
- 61.5 in
- Empty
- 12.3 lb
- Volume
- 108 L
- Price
- $445
- Reviews
- 4.0 · 332
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108 L at 59.8 linear inches with a 5-year warranty. The listed 4.7 lb empty weight is treated as unverified.
Best for A high-volume hard shell that stays clear of the 62-inch line.
- Outside
- 29.5 × 18.7 × 11.6 in
- Linear
- 59.8 in
- Empty
- —
- Volume
- 108 L
- Price
- $113.99
- Reviews
- 4.6 · 94
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Hits 62 linear inches exactly. There is no measurement margin if a carrier is strict.
Best for Away owners matching a carry-on, who will not expand the bag.
- Outside
- 29 × 20.5 × 12.5 in
- Linear
- 62 in
- Empty
- 12.1 lb
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $375
- Reviews
- 4.5 · 233
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99 L in a trunk that stays under 60 linear inches. The 4.0 rating is the weak point.
Best for Maximum volume in a trunk that still clears 62 linear inches.
- Outside
- 29.1 × 16.6 × 13.8 in
- Linear
- 59.5 in
- Empty
- 11.4 lb
- Volume
- 99 L
- Price
- $309.99
- Reviews
- 4.0 · 499
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A 10-year warranty and 7,700 reviews at 61 linear inches. Volume claims on the page conflict (80 L vs 114 L); 80 L is used.
Best for A softside large bag with warranty coverage and a sane price.
- Outside
- 30 × 18.5 × 12.5 in
- Linear
- 61 in
- Empty
- 11.1 lb
- Volume
- 80 L
- Price
- $160
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 7,724
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A 28-inch-class softside that stays at 59 linear inches, with room under the 62-inch cap.
Best for A budget fabric large bag that will not fail a linear-inch stick.
- Outside
- 29.3 × 18.5 × 11.2 in
- Linear
- 59 in
- Empty
- —
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $119.99
- Reviews
- 4.2 · 119
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Away's fabric large bag hits 62 linear inches exactly. Expansion can push it over.
Best for Away owners who want fabric instead of the hardside Large.
- Outside
- 28.7 × 21.5 × 11.8 in
- Linear
- 62 in
- Empty
- —
- Volume
- —
- Price
- $325
- Reviews
- 4.3 · 40
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Very light for a large bag, but 62 L wastes the exterior size. The 30-inch Amazon Basics hardside was excluded at 64 linear inches.
Best for Keeping empty weight down when you will not fill a 100 L case.
- Outside
- 30.9 × 17.5 × 12.9 in
- Linear
- 61.3 in
- Empty
- 7.8 lb
- Volume
- 62 L
- Price
- $119.99
- Reviews
- 4.2 · 2,518