Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L

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

Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack

Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack
Capacity0 L
Weight1.6 kg
Dimensions55×36×22 cm
Airline fit62%
Price$24

Feature by feature

Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop BackpackFeaturePatagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 3
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Canvas630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester

Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions49×31×22 cm
Airline fit72%
Price$99

Key differences between the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack and Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack, and 20 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L.

Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 30L more than the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack (0L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.