Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel 21.75"/40L Convertible Carry-On Luggage vs Monos Expandable Carry-On
The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel 21.75"/40L Convertible Carry-On Luggage is 40L and 3.6kg7.9lb; the Monos Expandable Carry-On is 39.9L and 3.54kg7.8lb. The Monos Expandable Carry-On is 0.06kg0.1lb lighter. The Monos Expandable Carry-On costs $124 less. The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel 21.75"/40L Convertible Carry-On Luggage fits the carry-on limit of 0 of 36 major airlines and the Monos Expandable Carry-On fits 4; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel 21.75"/40L Convertible Carry-On Luggage | Monos Expandable Carry-On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $325Best |
| Volume | 40L | 39.9L |
| Expands to | 50L | 46L |
| Weight | 3.6kg7.9lb | 3.54kg7.8lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 0% | 11%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55×35×26cm21.5×14×10in | 55.9×35.6×24.9cm22×14×10in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| 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 | Hideable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 600D polyester dobby, made without intentional PFAS | Partially recycled polycarbonate hard shell, 1260D nylon expansion gusset, 100% recycled polyester lining, ultra-microfibre vegan leather details, YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel 21.75"/40L Convertible Carry-On Luggage | Monos Expandable Carry-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | 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.