Away Softside Bigger Carry-On vs CALPAK Vault Carry-On Luggage
The Away Softside Bigger Carry-On is 40L and 4.45kg9.8lb; the CALPAK Vault Carry-On Luggage is 38L and 4.54kg10lb. The Away Softside Bigger Carry-On is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Away Softside Bigger Carry-On costs $205 less. The Away Softside Bigger Carry-On fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the CALPAK Vault Carry-On Luggage fits 5; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away Softside Bigger Carry-On | CALPAK Vault Carry-On Luggage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245Best | $450 |
| Volume | 40L | 38L |
| Expands to | 46L | n/a |
| Weight | 4.45kg9.8lbBest | 4.54kg10lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 6% | 14%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 58.4×39.9×23.1cm23×15.5×9in | 55.9×36.2×22.9cm22×14.5×9in |
| Opening | n/a | zipper-free aluminum frame with two latches |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Nylon with water-repellent coating | Polycarbonate shell with aluminum frame and metal corner protectors |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Away Softside Bigger Carry-On | CALPAK Vault Carry-On Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.