Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker 35L | Feature | Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 9 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 100% Graphene integrated 900D polyester matrix |
Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L and Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 2 on the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Yes on the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 16in on the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 9 on the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L, and 35 accept only the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack.
Only the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker 35L carries 10L more than the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack (35L vs. 25L), while the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack fits 89% 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 Graphene-x LIMITLESS Backpack is the better call.