So, this bag was a little bit bigger than I expected, and I was worried that on the smaller planes, they wouldn't let me carry it on. On the bigger ones, it is totally fine (measurement-wise). But then I realized that the person checking me in probably isn't paying too much attention to the size of my carry on, and worse case scenario, I have to gate check it. Anyways, I took it on my most recent trip, and it worked like a champ. It kept things organized while I was away, and it felt sturdy, and fit in all overhead spaces (even the ones on the smaller planes). Plus, I LOVE the no hassle guarantee they have...even for airline damage.

We have two 24" Tarmac bags and love them. They are actually lightweight but very sturdy. We wanted a smaller bag for quick weekend getaways and this one works great! The wheels and handle have been improved since we got our other bags several years ago. I have recommended Eagle Creek to many people and those who have purchased them are impressed with the quality for the price and the fact they are light----until you put all your stuff in it!! But with the handle placement, it is an easy bag to hoist around. Highly recommend any of the EC tarmac bags.

Let me first say that I hve yet to field test this piece of luggage. I will do so on a trip to the Ukraine/Poland next month. However, I do 4-6 international trips a year and nearly the same domestically, so I have a sense about what might and might not work with travel gear. Since I virtually never check a bag unless forced to by an air carrier, I have high expectations of my bags and was very interested in the Eagle Creek Tarma 22 when I read about it and it's predecessors. I bit the bullet and paid the price---in part because I just happened to catch it on sale on the site ($199.00). The bag was delivered as ordered right on time. I transferred all of my standard items for any given trip into the new bag and I know that I will have notably more room for my clothing than my previous bag--which I also liked a lot until this new acquisition. It is amazingly light (8 lbs.), exceptionally well designed and made, has a sleek and stable profile, it is designed to conform to an overhead bin ( a bit curved/pointed on the top versus retangular all around), it has a nice long/strong extension handle and integrated fabric handles, enough pockets to make organizational sense but without excessive/unecessary zippers and compartments, the oversized zipper pulls actually do make a significant difference in the ease-of-opening factor, and an amazing warranty that I hope never need to use. I'll try to remember to give you a follow-up report after my next trip. But, based upon what I know thus far, it is a sweet bag.

This is an incredible bag.
Very well made and if it doesn’t fit in the over head it can fit under the seat.
Pulls easy and is very well balanced.
I have hauled it to all corners of the globe and back again and it still looks like new.
Size has never been an issue with any of the airlines I have flown on.
Well layed out inside and out.
Highly recommend for the frequent traveler.

This bag is sturdy and well designed. The shoe box is a great idea and the bag's book style opening means you don't have to empty the bag to find something. The mesh enclosed side works great with pack-it cubes and eagle creek toiletry sets, and the load straps on the other side are functional and easy to use.

I bought this to replace an Eagle Creek Explorer backpack which i used backpacking around Asia and had been using as a carry-on. I also have an ORV Take2, ORV trunk 30, and a bunch of Pack-it cubes/folder/ect. All of them have many miles on them and still look new. I doubt i will ever end up using it but the no-matter-what warranty cant be beat. They might cost a little more than other luggage, but its well worth the minimal cost to get something made as well as Eagle Creek.

I had high expectations for this bag but was very disappointed as I found it to be too deep to meet airline carry-on restrictions. I was forced to return it.