CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage vs Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On
The CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage is 35.3L and 3.63kg8lb; the Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On is 36.5L and 3.76kg8.3lb. The CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage is 0.13kg0.3lb lighter. The CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage costs $30 less. The CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage fits the carry-on limit of 8 of 36 major airlines and the Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On fits 4; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage | Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $295Best | $325 |
| Volume | 35.3L | 36.5L |
| Expands to | n/a | 43L |
| Weight | 3.63kg8lbBest | 3.76kg8.3lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 22%Best | 11% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 54.6×35.6×24.8cm21.5×14×10in | 55.5×35.6×24.9cm22×14×10in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | quick-access front laptop pocket plus main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | n/a | 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 | Polycarbonate exterior, polyester interior | 100% virgin polycarbonate shell, 100% recycled woven antimicrobial lining |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On Luggage | Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | 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.