Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
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 | Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | 840D 100% Nylon |
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Aero Backpack and Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Clamshell on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 16in on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 2, side on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 9 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Aero Backpack carries 14L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (34L vs. 20L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits 94% 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 Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.