Away Topside Bigger Carry-On vs Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus
The Away Topside Bigger Carry-On is 49L and 4.49kg9.9lb; the Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus is 47L and 3.95kg8.7lb. The Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus is 0.54kg1.2lb lighter. The Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus costs $53 less. The Away Topside Bigger Carry-On fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away Topside Bigger Carry-On | Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 | $345Best |
| Volume | 49L | 47L |
| Expands to | 56L | 51.5L |
| Weight | 4.49kg9.9lb | 3.95kg8.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 6% | 6% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 58.9×39.9×24.9cm23×15.5×10in | 58.2×38×25cm23×15×10in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | 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 |
| Material | 100% polycarbonate hard shell, reverse coil zippers | 100% virgin polycarbonate shell, 100% recycled woven antimicrobial lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
Add more bags to this comparison
Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.