Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Able Carry Daily Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Able Carry Daily Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | |
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Able Carry Daily Plus
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Top on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 16in on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 1, side on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Able Carry Daily Plus: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Parkside carries 4L more than the Able Carry Daily Plus (25L vs. 21L), while the Timbuk2 Parkside is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Timbuk2 Parkside; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.