Eagle Creek Expanse 2-Wheel 21.25"/38L Convertible International Carry-On Luggage vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner
The Eagle Creek Expanse 2-Wheel 21.25"/38L Convertible International Carry-On Luggage is 38L and 2.4kg5.3lb; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner is 38L and 2.31kg5.1lb. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner costs $129 less. The Eagle Creek Expanse 2-Wheel 21.25"/38L Convertible International Carry-On Luggage fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner fits 14; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Expanse 2-Wheel 21.25"/38L Convertible International Carry-On Luggage | Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289 | $160Best |
| Volume | 38L | 38L |
| Weight | 2.4kg5.3lb | 2.31kg5.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 39% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 54×35×20cm21.5×14×8in | 55.9×35.6×22.9cm22×14×9in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | 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 | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 600D, 450D and 200D polyester, made without intentional PFAS | Polyester with DuraGuard water-repellent coating |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Expanse 2-Wheel 21.25"/38L Convertible International Carry-On Luggage | Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | 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 |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.