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title: "Timbuk2 Parkside vs Outlander Packable Backpack"
description: "Timbuk2 Parkside vs Outlander Packable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Outlander Packable Backpack

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

## [Timbuk2 Parkside](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2do7npliv9/timbuk2-parkside/)

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

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Parkside](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598651/carryons/timbukparkside_vpkz6l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Outlander Packable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

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## [Outlander Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6cumg0djon/outlander-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Outlander Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990497/carryons/outlander-packable-backpack-6cumg0djon.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$20</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Outlander Packable Backpack

-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 3 on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 2, side on the Outlander Packable Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 3 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack.

### Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits

Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.

## Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Outlander Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Parkside** carries 5L more than the **Outlander Packable Backpack** (25L vs. 20L), while the **Outlander Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Outlander Packable Backpack** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Parkside; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.