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title: "Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs Tropicfeel Shell - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs Tropicfeel Shell: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Tropicfeel Shell

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tortuga Outbreaker 35L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/-lphursj/tortuga-outbreaker-35l/)

by [Tortuga](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tortuga)

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/opazgxb5otfu69qvc2pg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tortuga Outbreaker 35L | Feature | Tropicfeel Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 40L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac VX21</td><td>Recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tropicfeel Shell](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8lt74uh1o6/tropicfeel-shell/)

by [Tropicfeel](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tropicfeel)

![Front facing view of the Tropicfeel Shell](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617260868/carryons/TropicFeel_Shell_gvhn9s.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L and Tropicfeel Shell

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 4 on the Tropicfeel Shell.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Top, back on the Tropicfeel Shell.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Hideable on the Tropicfeel Shell.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 16in on the Tropicfeel Shell.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L, and 4 accept only the Tropicfeel Shell.

### Only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L fits

Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.

### Only the Tropicfeel Shell fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

## Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Tropicfeel Shell: which should you pack?

The **Tortuga Outbreaker 35L** carries 15L more than the **Tropicfeel Shell** (35L vs. 20L), while the **Tropicfeel Shell** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tropicfeel Shell** fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tropicfeel Shell is the better call.