Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Aero Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $295 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Aero Backpack | Feature | tomtoc TechPack-T73 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | 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 Troubadour Aero Backpack and tomtoc TechPack-T73
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Clamshell on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 16in on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Troubadour Aero Backpack, and 5 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Aero Backpack carries 4L more than the tomtoc TechPack-T73 (34L vs. 30L), while the Troubadour Aero Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Troubadour Aero Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Aero Backpack is the better call.