Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage vs Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry-On
The Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage is 38L and 2.9kg6.4lb; the Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry-On is 37L and 2.95kg6.5lb. The Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry-On costs $89 less. The Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage fits the carry-on limit of 15 of 36 major airlines and the Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry-On fits 8; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage | Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry-On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $210Best |
| Volume | 38L | 37L |
| Expands to | 45L | n/a |
| Weight | 2.9kg6.4lbBest | 2.95kg6.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 42%Best | 22% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 56×35×23cm22×14×9in | 54×36.2×24.1cm21.5×14.5×9.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | n/a | Split design with lockable two-way zipper |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 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% recycled 600D, 450D and 200D polyester, made without intentional PFAS | 100% recycled 600D polyester, nylon base panel, 100% recycled polyester liner |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Expanse 4-Wheel 22"/38L Carry-On Luggage | Herschel Heritage Softshell Large Carry-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | 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.