Eagle Creek Explore Tote Bag vs Freitag F261 Maurice
The Eagle Creek Explore Tote Bag is 15L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Freitag F261 Maurice is 13L and 0.47kg1lb. The Freitag F261 Maurice is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Eagle Creek Explore Tote Bag costs $71 less. The Eagle Creek Explore Tote Bag fits the carry-on limit of 29 of 36 major airlines and the Freitag F261 Maurice fits 36; under the seat, 3 and 10 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Explore Tote Bag | Freitag F261 Maurice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129Best | $200 |
| Volume | 15L | 13L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lb | 0.47kg1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 81% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 12% | 38%Best |
| Dimensions | 45×36×5cm17.5×14×2in | 36×32×8.5cm14×12.5×3.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | n/a |
| Opening | Zip closure | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| 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 | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 450D polyester ripstop with PU wax coating, made without intentional PFAS | Used truck tarpaulin (polyester/PVC), 100% upcycled |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Explore Tote Bag | Freitag F261 Maurice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | 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.