Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack | Feature | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D high-density elastic yarn | 400D splash-resistant polyester |
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack and tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack; 16in on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack; 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack; Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 137 accept both. 1 accept only the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack, and 2 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Only the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack fits
Liat Airlines.
Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L carries 6L more than the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack (20L vs. 26L), while the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the better call.