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Carry-on luggage
Carry-on suitcases compared on empty weight, size compliance and price.
Check the outside dimensions against your airline's limits, wheels included, since 22 x 14 x 9 inches is the common US domestic cap. Empty weight is the spec that matters daily: every pound the case weighs is a pound of clothes you cannot pack. Softside flexes into tight bins, hardside protects contents better.
What carry-on luggage cost right now
We track 4 products here across 4 offers from 4 retailers. Every figure below comes from a price we opened and checked ourselves, on Aug 30, 2026.
- Typical
- $217.50
- Most expensive
- $275
The middle of the 4 best prices on this page
Top of the range we currently track
All 4 products we track, cheapest first
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner
A lightweight polypropylene hardside carry-on with a built-in TSA lock, for travelers who want shell protection without the boutique price.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21 Inch Expandable Carry-On Spinner
A softside 21 inch spinner built around low weight, aimed at frequent flyers who want an easy lift into the overhead bin.
Away The Carry-On
Away's smallest polycarbonate hardside suitcase, aimed at travelers who want a compression interior and long repair coverage in a bin-friendly size.
Monos Carry-On
A 22 inch polycarbonate hardside carry-on with a minimalist design, for travelers who want a premium shell backed by a lifetime warranty.
What actually differs
The specs that vary across the carry-on luggage we track. Sorted cheapest first, so you can see what the extra money is buying rather than guessing.
| Product | Best price | Shell | Weight | Capacity | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner | $129.99 | Polypropylene hardside | 6.5 lbs | — | — |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21 Inch Expandable Carry-On Spinner | $160 | Polyester softside with DuraGuard water and stain resistant coating | 5.4 lbs | 46 L per Travelpro | Travelpro Built For A Lifetime limited warranty on wheels, zippers, handles and extension |
| Away The Carry-On | $275 | 100 percent polycarbonate | 7.5 lbs | 41 L per Away | Away LifetimeCare, complimentary repairs for the first five years, round-trip shipping covered after that |
| Monos Carry-On | $275 | Aerospace-grade water-resistant polycarbonate, partially recycled per Monos | 7.01 lbs | 39.9 L per Monos | Lifetime warranty included with every purchase |