Aer Sports Duffel Max vs Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag
The Aer Sports Duffel Max is 45L and 0.95kg2.1lb; the Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag is 45L and 0.8kg1.8lb. The Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag is 0.15kg0.3lb lighter. The Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag costs $40 less. The Aer Sports Duffel Max fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag fits 23; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Aer Sports Duffel Max | Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139 | $99Best |
| Volume | 45L | 45L |
| Weight | 0.95kg2.1lb | 0.8kg1.8lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 86%Best | 64% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 35×48×23cm14×19×9in | 55×36×23cm21.5×14×9in |
| Laptop | 14" | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | Zippered main compartment | Straight main zipper for full-bag access |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Yes | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), ripstop nylon interior (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | 100% recycled 600D polyester ripstop and 100% recycled 600D polyester with TPU coating, made without intentional PFAS |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer Sports Duffel Max | Eagle Creek No Matter What 40L Duffel Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.