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title: "Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs Tortuga Expandable Backpack"
description: "Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs Tortuga Expandable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack

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

## [Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0ulpzn52rs/corsurf-island-hopper-2-0-34l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990346/carryons/corsurf-island-hopper-2-0-34l-0ulpzn52rs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×29×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L | Feature | Tortuga Expandable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y, hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Unspecified: 420D ripstop polyester PU laminated with TPU waterproof coating</td><td>630D CORDURA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Expandable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/petrgqkg3w/tortuga-expandable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Expandable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990454/carryons/tortuga-expandable-backpack-petrgqkg3w.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L and Tortuga Expandable Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; 4 on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Top, front on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Y, hideable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Y, removable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; 4 on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L, and 97 accept only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.

### Only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L** carries 7L more than the **Tortuga Expandable Backpack** (34L vs. 27L), while the **Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tortuga Expandable Backpack** fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the better call.