{"title":"20 Inch Carry-On Luggage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 20 inch carry-on is a suitcase named for a body about 20 inches tall, and the number usually describes the shell, not the whole case. Wheels and handle housing sit outside that measurement, so a 20 inch suitcase can measure well over 22 inches once it stands on its wheels. When you shop for 20 inch carry on luggage, read past the name to the overall dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur own case is a clear example. The Cabin's shell is 20 inches tall without wheels, which is where its name comes from. With the wheels, the full case measures 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm), and it weighs 8.36 lb (3.79 kg) empty. Compare those numbers with your airline's current limits before you fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabin is a ribbed anodized aluminum carry-on at $379 with TSA-approved frame latches and no zippers. Below is how 20 inch sizing works and what to check before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for in a 20 inch carry-on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the 20 inches measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no industry rule for size names. Brands usually name a case after its shell or body height, the part you pack, and leave out the wheels, the handle housing, and any feet or bumpers. That is why two cases sold as 20 inch can differ in overall height by an inch or more, and why a 20 inch case from one brand and a 22 inch case from another can end up close in real size. Look for dimensions marked overall or with wheels. If a listing gives only one set of numbers, ask which one it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll three dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight gets the attention, but width and depth count too. The standard US domestic carry-on limit is 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm), wheels and handles included, at American, Delta, United, Alaska, JetBlue, and Hawaiian. Southwest and Frontier allow 24 x 16 x 10 in, and Spirit allows 22 x 18 x 10 in. The IATA guideline is 115 cm, or 45 linear inches, in total. Allowances change, and the airline's own site is the final word. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carry-on-size-guide\"\u003ecarry-on size guide\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the published numbers in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRigid or expandable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn expandable case grows an inch or two when you unzip the gusset, and an expanded case is measured as it is. A rigid frame case has one size, and it never changes between the outbound leg and the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpty weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost US majors publish no domestic carry-on weight limit. International carriers commonly cap cabin bags at 7 to 12 kg (15 to 26 lb) including the case, so the empty weight comes straight out of what you can pack. Soft-shell and polycarbonate cases weigh less than aluminum. The big-name aluminum carry-ons weigh 9 to 13 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWheels and handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour spinner wheels let a case roll upright beside you down a narrow aisle, and they are also the part that adds the most height below the shell. A telescoping handle should lock at more than one height and have no play when extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasure it at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a case arrives, stand it on its wheels with the handle collapsed and measure from the floor to the highest point, then the widest point and the deepest point, including wheels, feet, and side handles. Those three numbers are the ones airlines use. A seller with a real return window lets you do this before a case ever travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize name against real size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFigure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it includes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThe Cabin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by brand, usually the shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompares cases within one brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe body, without wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere the name comes from\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels, handles, and feet included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat airlines measure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe case with nothing packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.36 lb (3.79 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounts toward any weight cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the overall size is worth comparing across brands or against an airline's published limit. A size name is a label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Cabin fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabin is TALO's only case, and its name follows the usual convention: the shell is 20 inches tall without wheels. It is a 20 inch carry-on that measures 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm) with wheels and weighs 8.36 lb empty, lighter than the big-name aluminum carry-ons. It is a rigid frame case with no expansion and no zipper, so the size on the product page is its size on every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is ribbed anodized aluminum. It closes with TSA-approved frame latches, rolls on four silent spinner wheels, and extends on a machined aluminum telescoping handle. The only branding is an engraved aluminum plate, 48 x 13 mm, riveted to the shell. It is $379 with free tracked shipping in the contiguous US and 60-day returns, so you can measure it at home before it ever travels, and lifetime service covers the wheels, latches, handles, and telescoping trolley. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cabin\"\u003eThe Cabin\u003c\/a\u003e for photos and the size chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 22 x 14 x 9 standard in detail, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/22-inch-carry-on\"\u003e22 inch carry-on luggage\u003c\/a\u003e. For compact cases more broadly, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-suitcase\"\u003esmall suitcases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 20 inch mean on a carry-on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a size name, and it usually refers to the height of the shell or body without wheels. Brands do not follow one rule, so check the overall dimensions, which include wheels and handles. The Cabin's shell is 20 inches tall, and the full case is 22.6 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is a 20 inch suitcase with wheels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the wheels and the handle housing, which is why the name alone cannot tell you. The Cabin has a 20 inch shell and measures 22.6 inches tall overall with its wheels. Other cases add more or less, so read the overall height on each listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 20 inch suitcase a carry-on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost are sold as carry-ons, but the name is not what the airline checks. Airlines measure the whole case, wheels and handles included, against their own published limits, and those limits change. Compare the overall dimensions with your airline's current limits before you fly, and see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/suitcase-sizes\"\u003esuitcase sizes explained\u003c\/a\u003e for how the size classes work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a 20 inch and a 22 inch carry-on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn paper, two inches of shell height. In practice, it depends on how each brand measures. A 22 inch case named for its overall size and a 20 inch case named for its shell can be close in real size, so compare overall dimensions rather than names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a 20 inch carry-on weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the material. Soft-shell and polycarbonate cases weigh less than aluminum, and the big-name aluminum carry-ons publish 9 to 13 lb. The Cabin weighs 8.36 lb (3.79 kg) empty, according to the supplier specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"the-cabin","title":"The Cabin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cabin. A hard-shell aluminum carry-on, made properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed aluminum shell is strong, and the whole case weighs 8.36 lb, lighter than the big-name aluminum carry-ons. The case uses TSA-approved frame latches instead of zippers. The spinner wheels are silent and the handle is machined from aluminum. Each case has an engraved metal plate on it. It measures 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm). Every case is covered by lifetime service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 22.6 x 15.4 x 8.3 in (57.3 x 39.2 x 21 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 8.36 lb (3.79 kg) empty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ribbed aluminum shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• TSA frame latches (no zippers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Silent spinner wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Machined aluminum handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Engraved metal plate, 48×13mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lifetime service\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talo","offers":[{"title":"Carry-On","offer_id":51029810511908,"sku":"TALO-CABIN-CO-SLV","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Check-In M","offer_id":51783796129828,"sku":"TALO-CABIN-MD-SLV","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Check-In L","offer_id":51783796162596,"sku":"TALO-CABIN-LG-SLV","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/7661\/2388\/files\/talo-cabin-front.jpg?v=1789588128"}],"url":"https:\/\/taloluggage.com\/collections\/20-inch-carry-on.oembed","provider":"TALO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}