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Rick Steves
Rolling Carry-On
$179.99
Description
Our best-selling 21" expandable carry-on that fits in smaller overhead bins. Lightweight at just over 6 lbs with tough molded-shell frame. Features the classic Rick Steves outer pocket design with a full-length side zipper revealing a 12" x 20" compartment. The generous main compartment includes adjustable compression straps, a clip-in document pouch with two mesh drawstring bags, and a full-length zippered mesh lid compartment. Expandable by 2 inches for extra cargo depth.
Specifications
Dimensions
21" × 13.5" × 9"
Weight
6.5 lbs
Type
Softside
Capacity
40L
Available Colors
BlackBlue SpruceGraphitePlum
Features
Our best-selling 21" expandable carry-on
Fits in smaller overhead bins
Lightweight — just over 6 lbs
Tough molded-shell frame
Zip-out expandability - gain extra 2 inches
Full-length side zipper with 12" x 20" compartment
Three additional front pockets
Pair of padded grab handles
Add-a-bag strap (adjustable and removable)
Adjustable compression straps
Clip-in document pouch with two mesh drawstring bags
Full-length zippered mesh lid compartment
Twin-shaft, two-stop telescoping handle
Wide-stance (10½-inch track) wheels
🛒 Where to Buy
Rick Steves
$179.99
✅ Airline Compatibility
This carry-on meets the size and weight requirements for these airlines:
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Aegean Air limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Aer Lingus limits vs this bag:
H: 21.5in
(bag: 21") W: 15.5in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.5in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
81% weight used
1.5
lbs left for packing
Aerolíneas Argentinas limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 1.5 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Aeromexico limits vs this bag:
H: 21.5in
(bag: 21") W: 15.7in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Air Asia limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Aircalin limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
Air Canada limits vs this bag:
H: 21.5in
(bag: 21") W: 15.5in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
24% weight used
20.1
lbs left for packing
AirFrance limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7in
(bag: 21") W: 13.8in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.9in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 20.1 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Air New Zealand limits vs this bag:
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Air Tahiti Nui limits vs this bag:
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
Alaska Air limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
Allegiant limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
All Nippon Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
American Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Austrian limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
Avelo limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Avianca limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Azul limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
Breeze Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
13% weight used
44.5
lbs left for packing
British Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 18in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 44.5 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Brussels Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
30% weight used
15.5
lbs left for packing
Caribbean Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.5 lbs
43% weight used
8.5
lbs left for packing
Cathay Pacific limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 8.5 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Cebu Pacific limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
China Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
Copa Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
Delta limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
19% weight used
26.7
lbs left for packing
EasyJet limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 17.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 26.7 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Egyptair limits vs this bag:
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
El Al limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 17.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Ethiopian limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
EVA Air limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Fiji Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Finnair limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Flair Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
FlySafair limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
19% weight used
28.5
lbs left for packing
Frontier limits vs this bag:
H: 24in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 28.5 lbs
Garuda Indonesia limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
GOL
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
GOL limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
Hawaiian limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Hong Kong Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Iberia limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
IndiGo limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Italian Air Transport limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7in
(bag: 21") W: 13.8in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.9in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
30% weight used
15.5
lbs left for packing
Japan Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.5 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Jet2 limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 17.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
Jetblue limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
JetSmart limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Jetstar limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
24% weight used
20.1
lbs left for packing
Kenya Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 20.1 lbs
24% weight used
20.1
lbs left for packing
KLM limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 20.1 lbs
24% weight used
20.1
lbs left for packing
LATAM Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 20.1 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
LOT Polish Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Lufthansa limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Malaysia Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Nok Air limits vs this bag:
H: 56in
(bag: 21") W: 36in
(bag: 13.5") D: 23in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Norwegian limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Philippine Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
Porter Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Qantas Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
24% weight used
20.1
lbs left for packing
Royal Air Maroc limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 20.1 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
SAS limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Saudia limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 18in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Scandanavian Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Scoot limits vs this bag:
H: 21.3"
(bag: 21") W: 15"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Singapore Airlines limits vs this bag:
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Sky Airline limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
South African Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
Southwest Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 24in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
SpiceJet limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 13.8"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
Spirit limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 18in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Starlux limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
19% weight used
28.5
lbs left for packing
Sun Country Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 24in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 11in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 28.5 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
SWISS limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
TAP Air Portugal limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Thai Airways limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 17.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
36% weight used
11.2
lbs left for packing
Turkish Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 11.2 lbs
United limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
VietJet Air limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
24% weight used
20.1
lbs left for packing
Vietnam Airlines limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 20.1 lbs
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Virgin Atlantic limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
Virgin Australia limits vs this bag:
H: 22"
(bag: 21") W: 14.2"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
30% weight used
15.5
lbs left for packing
Viva limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.5 lbs
20% weight used
26.5
lbs left for packing
Volaris limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 16in
(bag: 13.5") D: 10in
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 26.5 lbs
WestJet limits vs this bag:
H: 22in
(bag: 21") W: 14in
(bag: 13.5") D: 9in
(bag: 9")
Must be able to lift unassisted into overhead bin
29% weight used
15.7
lbs left for packing
Wizz Air limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.1"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 15.7 lbs
41% weight used
9
lbs left for packing
ZIPAIR limits vs this bag:
H: 21.7"
(bag: 21") W: 15.7"
(bag: 13.5") D: 9.8"
(bag: 9")
Empty bag weight Available for packing
6.5 lbs 9 lbs
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