Eagle Creek Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage vs Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original Medium
The Eagle Creek Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage is 36L and 3.4kg7.5lb; the Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original Medium is 35L and 3.4kg7.5lb. They weigh the same. The Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original Medium costs $74 less. The Eagle Creek Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage fits the carry-on limit of 6 of 36 major airlines and the Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original Medium fits 30; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage | Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $325Best |
| Volume | 36L | 35L |
| Expands to | 38L | n/a |
| Weight | 3.4kg7.5lb | 3.4kg7.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 17% | 83%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55×36×25cm21.5×14×10in | 53×34×23cm21×13.5×9in |
| Laptop | 15" | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Removable |
| 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 | Polycarbonate shell with 400D 100% ocean-recycled nylon, made without intentional PFAS | Polycarbonate shell on an aluminum frame, Shore-Tex 100% recycled lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Tarmac 22"/36L Carry-On Luggage | Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | 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.