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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/1xy8htnuot/troubadour-aero-backpack/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/"
title: "Troubadour Aero Backpack vs Timbuk2 Uptown - One Bag Travel"
description: "Troubadour Aero Backpack vs Timbuk2 Uptown: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Troubadour Aero Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1xy8htnuot/troubadour-aero-backpack/)

by [Troubadour](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Troubadour)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$295</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Troubadour Aero Backpack | Feature | Timbuk2 Uptown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled polyester</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Uptown](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Uptown](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601130707/carryons/timbuk2uptown_wbafb7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Troubadour Aero Backpack and Timbuk2 Uptown

-   **Passport pocket:** Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; No on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 4 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.

Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Troubadour Aero Backpack, and 4 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.

### Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

## Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?

The **Troubadour Aero Backpack** carries 4L more than the **Timbuk2 Uptown** (34L vs. 30L), while the **Timbuk2 Uptown** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Uptown** 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 Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.