Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, | |
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Both have: 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.