North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack | Feature | tomtoc TechPack-T73 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix |
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and tomtoc TechPack-T73
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Main compartments: 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 1, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack, and 2 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 5L more than the tomtoc TechPack-T73 (35L vs. 30L), while the tomtoc TechPack-T73 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 is the better call.