Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Dakine Campus Backpack 33L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON | |
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 2, side on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 44 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 0 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Dakine Campus Backpack 33L: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 8L more than the Timbuk2 Parkside (25L vs. 33L), while the Timbuk2 Parkside is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Parkside fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.