kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Troubadour Ridge Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
kipling Seoul Extra Large
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| kipling Seoul Extra Large | Feature | Troubadour Ridge Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top, front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | Recycled polyester. |
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Troubadour Ridge Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the kipling Seoul Extra Large, and 1 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
Only the kipling Seoul Extra Large fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Troubadour Ridge Backpack: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 8L more than the Troubadour Ridge Backpack (33L vs. 25L), while the kipling Seoul Extra Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the kipling Seoul Extra Large fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the kipling Seoul Extra Large; if you want to travel lighter, the kipling Seoul Extra Large is the better call.