Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Thule Aion 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L | Feature | Thule Aion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Unspecified: 420D ripstop polyester PU laminated with TPU waterproof coating | |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L and Thule Aion 40L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Top on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Optional on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; 4 on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L, and 59 accept only the Thule Aion 40L.
Only the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Thule Aion 40L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Thule Aion 40L: which should you pack?
The Thule Aion 40L carries 6L more than the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L (34L vs. 40L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Aion 40L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Aion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the better call.