Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×26×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Packable Backpack | Feature | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 70D ripstop nylon | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Packable Backpack and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Yes on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; 1 on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: 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. 5 accept only the Tortuga Packable Backpack, and 2 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Packable Backpack carries 4L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (19L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.