Samantha Brown Carry On Luggage
Samantha Brown carry on luggage comes in two shapes: 22-inch spinners for the overhead bin and underseaters that ride under the seat in front of you. See how each one measures up to the 22 x 14 x 9 inch limit most US airlines use, with its empty weight and what it holds.
Does a Samantha Brown 22″ Fit the Sizer?
Both 22-inch hardsides, measured against the 22 x 14 x 9 inch limit most US airlines use.
Frontload 22″ Hardside
6.2 lb, TSA locks built in
Matches 22 x 14 x 9 exactly.
22 inHeight
14 inWidth
9 inDepth
22″ Hardside Carry-On
6.8 lb, push-button handle
0.75 in deeper than 9 in.
22 inHeight
14 inWidth
9.75 inDepth
HSN does not say whether these sizes include wheels and handles. Airlines measure the whole bag, so measure yours at home before the airport does.
Every Samantha Brown Carry-On Size
Listed sizes are width x depth x height. The last column compares each one with 14 x 9 x 22 inches.
| Piece | Listed size | Empty weight | Holds | Vs 14 x 9 x 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontload 22″ Hardside | 14 x 9 x 22 in | 6.2 lb | 40 lb | Matches, unexpanded |
 22″ Hardside Carry-On | 14 x 9.75 x 22 in | 6.8 lb | 40 lb | 0.75 in deeper |
| Croco 22″ upright, from the 4-piece set | 14.5 x 10 x 22 in | 6.8 lb | 40 lb | 0.5 in wider, 1 in deeper |
| 22″ Croco Spinner, from the dowel bag set | 15 x 11.5 x 22 in | 8.8 lb | 40 lb | 1 in wider, 2.5 in deeper |
 Vintage Tweed Underseater | 15.5 x 7.25 x 14 in | 5 lb | 35 lb | Under-seat bag |
Sizes, weights and capacities as listed on HSN. The croco pieces show as sold out there and mostly turn up as resale.
Carry-On or Underseater?
Many travelers bring one of each. The spinner goes overhead, and the underseater stays at your feet with the things you need during the flight.
22″ Hardside Carry-On
Goes in the overhead bin
Four multidirectional casters.
22 inHeight
6.8 lbEmpty weight
Vintage Tweed Underseater
Goes under the seat in front
Two inline wheels.
14 inHeight
5 lbEmpty weight
Personal-item limits vary more from airline to airline than carry-on limits do, so check your fare’s rules for the under-seat size.
Before You Pack a Samantha Brown Carry-On
Three numbers to know before you head to the airport.
Keep it zipped
Both 22″ hardsides expand by up to 2 inches, which takes either one well past 9 inches deep. Save the extra room for a checked bag.
Watch the empty weight
Samantha Brown’s own advice is a carry-on under 8 lb. Both 22″ hardsides qualify, at 6.2 and 6.8 lb.
Flying abroad?
Her advice also notes many international airlines want a carry-on closer to 21 inches, so a 22″ piece can be too tall on some routes.
Advice from Samantha Brown’s article on choosing luggage, on her travel site. Sizes from HSN listings.
Samantha Brown Carry-On Questions
Is the Samantha Brown 22″ carry-on allowed on planes?
Airlines set carry-on sizes, not the TSA. The Frontload 22″ is listed at 22 x 14 x 9 inches, the common US limit. The 22″ Hardside is listed 0.75 inch deeper. Measure your bag with the wheels before you fly.
Does the Samantha Brown carry-on have TSA locks?
The Frontload 22″ Hardside Carry-On lists TSA-approved locks built into the bag. The 22″ Hardside Carry-On lists a push-button telescoping handle and a zipper closure but no built-in lock.
How much does the Samantha Brown carry-on weigh?
HSN lists the Frontload 22″ at about 6.2 lb and the 22″ Hardside at about 6.8 lb empty. The Vintage Tweed Underseater is about 5 lb.
Can I use the expansion zipper on a carry-on?
You can, but both 22″ hardsides grow by up to 2 inches when expanded, which takes them past the usual 9 inch depth limit. Keep it closed when you plan to carry it on.
Does the underseater have four wheels?
No. The Vintage Tweed Underseater rolls on two inline wheels, and one owner in HSN reviews wished it had four. It is about 5 lb and holds about 35 lb.