Eagle Creek Travel Gear Tarmac 22 Carry-On
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Apparel Details
Brand: Eagle CreekModel: 20201
Product features:
- Handy carry-on travel bag with 2850-Cubic Inch of storage space
- Large main compartment, includes built-in pack-it organizing system
- Retractable handle system and a pair of sturdy wheels for transport
- Molded pocket protects against abrasion, sole patches shore up wear points
- Measures 14 x 22 x 9.5-Inch (width x height x depth, weighs 8-Pounds
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Apparel reviews of Eagle Creek Travel Gear Tarmac 22 Carry-On
Customer Review: Hardworking Carry-On for both Work & Play
Rating: 5 Stars
I am a young female professional on a mission to pack efficiently. After having my own "Up in the Air" moment, when a male co-worker suggested I must to learn to pack for a two week business trip to China in a carry-on. Several failed iterations and lots of research & reading reviews on countless travel sites and blogs, I found the Tarmac 22. I was impressed with the brand-loyalty and overwhelming testimony of quality for the Eagle Creek products. Being an engineer, I "geeked out" over the Pack-It system and several product development & testing videos, including a video from Eagle Creek's Executive Vice President Ricky Schlesinger. If I was going to invest this much in a bag, I wanted to work hard as a professional bag and as a weekend adventurer. The Tarmac 22 did not disappoint - it has great styling and really sturdy, thoughtful construction. I ordered the Cayenne & Brown, which is much more attractive than the photos suggest. And although not a perfect match, the Cayenne coordinates well with the Morocco pattern available in the Pack-It System.
For my first test pack, I used the Pack-It System products - Folder 18, a 2-sided cube, a regular cube, tube cube, a 3+1+1 back and my own toiletry set. This is what I was able to pack, without expanding the bag (for another 1.5-2in of space), and without the bag looking overstuffed:
Main Compartment (pressing the built-in shoebox flat, which it does so perfectly):
* Pack-It Folder 18: 5 tailored long sleeve dress shirts, 2 pairs of lined slacks & a wool sweater dress
* Pack-it Tube Cube: 5 pairs athletic socks, 5 pairs of underwear, 2 silk scarves
* Fleece Athletic Jacket
Largest Zippered Section in Main Compartment:
* 2 Sided Pack-it Cube: 1 pair of denim jeans, 2 lightweight sweaters, 1 silk shirt
* 4 underwire bras
Smaller Zippered Section in Main Compartment:
* Toiletry kit, including a travel curling iron
Outside:
* 3+1+1 bag of my liquids
* Pack-It Cube: 2 pairs Yoga pants, 2 workout tops, 2 sports bras, sleep set
With the blazer and extra outerwear I generally wear onto the plane, I would have enough for +7 days of business, including two nice evening meals, plus casual clothes for a layover weekend. All in a carry-on!! Fully loaded, the bag is still well below the standard 40lb domestic limit, and the wheels roll effortlessly across carpet, tile, and concrete surfaces. Best of all, I unpacked even my dress shirts and slacks free of wrinkles.
My first trip through DFW Airport, I was asked to put my bag in the sizer at security check but passed. And it fit perfectly lengthwise in the overhead of an American Airlines S80 where space is generally at a premium these days (my trips on the Southwest 737 should be a breeze!) Most of my international travel is on American Airlines, but I am a little nervous about some of the international carriers, since this bag does push the limits as a "carry-on" for most airlines overseas. However, even if I am forced to check the bag, you can tell it can afford quite a bit of abuse.
The only design flaw I found is the shoebox is too small to accommodate most shoe styles. My size 9 Nike runners were way too big; I'll have to limit myself to a more streamline multipurpose Clark or Merrell for my workouts. I would think most men would have a difficult time using this for even their dress shoes. However, since it collapses easily, I don't see it getting in my way.
This is undoubtedly the "Subaru" of luggage - ready for rough terrain, fun, stylish and full of personality. I'd put it up against those "Mercedes" brands of luggage any day!
Description of Eagle Creek Travel Gear Tarmac 22 Carry-On
Capacity: 2850 cu in / 46 L Expanded: 3200 cu in / 52.4 L Dimensions: 14 x 22 x 9.5 in / 36 x 56 x 25 cm Expanded: 14 x 22 x 11 in / 36 x 56 x 28 cm Weight: 8 lbs / 3.8 kg Fabric: Helix Double Box, Helix Dual Ripstop, 1680D Ballistic, 210D Nylon OxfordIdeal for short-term domestic travel, the redesigned Eagle Creek Tarmac 22 carry-on bag is carefree yet seriously functional. The Tarmac 22 is moderately spacious at 2,850 cubic inches (expandable up to 3,200), and is built for compatibility with Eagle Creek's Pack-It system--a comprehensive organizing system for packing your clothes, toiletries, shoes, and other items. At the same time, the bag is compact enough to fit in overhead storage compartments, including those of both domestic and international flights. And once you arrive at your destination, the bag is a breeze to transport, with a retractable handle system and a pair of sturdy wheels. Other details include a molded pocket that protects against abrasion, multiple Sole Patches that shore up critical wear points, a Skid Plate that protects the bag from such urban obstacles as stairs and curbs, a detachable piggyback clip for add-a-bag versatility, fingertip-friendly pulls, and a slip-away luggage tag and color contrasts for easy bag identification.
  The Tarmac 22 is equipped with Eagle Creek's handy Pack-It system. |
- Fabric: Helix Double Box, Helix Dual Ripstop, 1,680-denier ballistic, 210-denier nylon oxford
- Regular capacity: 2,850 cubic inches
- Expanded capacity: 3,200 cubic inches
- Regular dimensions: 14 by 22 by 9.5 inches (W x H x D)
- Expanded dimensions: 14 by 22 by 11 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 8 pounds
About Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek designs its product lines to make travel easier and more fun. Not surprisingly, the folks at Vista, California-based Eagle Creek travel the four corners of the world in their spare time. By yak, by Fiat, by bus, by fast train, or by airplane, Eagle Creek employees come back and figure out how their gear can work better in all of the above circumstances. Most importantly, the company listens to its well-traveled customers, who demand that their travel gear be smart, indestructible, and comfortable. That's why Eagle Creek builds every product with the highest-quality, most-reliable performance in mind. Every buckle, zipper, webbing, and fabric choice is scrutinized based on rigorous lab and field-testing. The company is also keenly aware of the environmental impact of its products, which is why it strives to minimize material waste and source and manufacture its products using the least harmful fabrics, trims, and packaging materials available.
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