Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 23"/45L Carry-On Luggage vs Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus
The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 23"/45L Carry-On Luggage is 45L and 3.8kg8.4lb; the Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus is 47L and 3.95kg8.7lb. The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 23"/45L Carry-On Luggage is 0.15kg0.3lb lighter. The Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus costs $114 less. The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 23"/45L Carry-On Luggage fits the carry-on limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 4-Wheel 23"/45L Carry-On Luggage | Timbuk2 FreeStyle Carry-On Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $459 | $345Best |
| Volume | 45L | 47L |
| Expands to | 58L | 51.5L |
| Weight | 3.8kg8.4lbBest | 3.95kg8.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 6% | 6% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 58×38×24cm23×15×9.5in | 58.2×38×25cm23×15×10in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| 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 polyester dobby, made without intentional PFAS | 100% virgin polycarbonate shell, 100% recycled woven antimicrobial lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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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.