Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Command
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 | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | |
Key differences between the Troubadour Aero Backpack and Timbuk2 Command
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Top on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; No on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: 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 3 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Timbuk2 Command fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Aero Backpack carries 2L more than the Timbuk2 Command (34L vs. 32L), while the Timbuk2 Command is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% 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 Command is the better call.