Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20"
A popular budget hardside with a TSA lock, sold mostly in sets. Slim, but wider than most US airlines allow.
Best for: Occasional trips, Families
- Weight
- 7.3 lb
- Size in
- 22 × 15.2 × 8.9
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Shell
- Hard
- AA: too big
- DL: too big
- UA: too big
- WN: fits
- B6: too big
- AS: too big
- NK: fits
- F9: fits
- G4: too big
- Fits
- Tight
- Too big
- No published limit
What we like
- Built-in TSA lock
- Slim 8.9 in depth
- Low price
Watch out for
- 15.2 in wide, over the 14 in limit on most US airlines
- Mostly sold as part of a set
Our score 6.3/10
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Specs
| Height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 15.2 in (38.6 cm) |
| Depth | 8.9 in (22.6 cm) |
| Empty weight | 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) |
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Shell | Hard |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes |
| TSA lock | Yes |
| Laptop / front pocket | No |
| Warranty | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
Airline fit
As a carry-on: US airlines: fits 3 of 9; all 14 airlines we track: fits 4 of 14 · tight on 3.Measured with wheels and handles, unexpanded.
| Airline | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| US airlines | ||
| American Airlines | Doesn't fit | 1.2 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in. |
| Delta Air Lines | Doesn't fit | 1.2 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in. |
| United Airlines | Doesn't fit | 1.2 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in. |
| Southwest Airlines | Fits | Fits 24 × 16 × 10 in. |
| JetBlue | Doesn't fit | 1.2 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in. |
| Alaska Airlines | Doesn't fit | 1.2 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in. |
| Spirit Airlines | Fits | Fits 22 × 18 × 10 in. |
| Frontier Airlines | Fits | Fits 24 × 16 × 10 in. Max 35 lb packed. |
| Allegiant Air | Doesn't fit | 1.2 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in. |
| Other airlines we track | ||
| Air Canada | Tight fit | 0.5 in too tall for 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in; may be gate-checked. |
| WestJet | Tight fit | 1 in too tall for 21 × 15 × 9 in; may be gate-checked. |
| British Airways | Fits | Fits 22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in. Max 51 lb packed. |
| Lufthansa | Tight fit | 0.3 in too tall for 21.7 × 15.7 × 9 in; may be gate-checked. Max 17.6 lb packed. |
| Ryanair | Doesn't fit | 1 in over; Ryanair checks bags in a sizer at the gate. |
Airline rules change; confirm on your airline's site before flying.
How it compares
Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20": common questions
What are the dimensions of the Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20"?
22 in (55.9 cm) tall, 15.2 in (38.6 cm) wide and 8.9 in (22.6 cm) deep, including wheels and handles.
How much does the Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20" weigh?
It weighs 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) empty.
Which airlines does the Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20" fit as a carry-on?
Based on published limits, it fits Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, British Airways. It's up to 1 inch over on Air Canada, WestJet, Lufthansa, which is usually accepted but could be gate-checked. It's too big for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Ryanair. Always confirm with your airline before flying.
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- Size in
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- Warranty
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- DL: tight fit
- UA: tight fit
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- NK: too big
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- G4: too big