Timbuk2 Parkside vs. North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | |
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 16in on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 2, side on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
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. 178 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 1L more than the Timbuk2 Parkside (25L vs. 26L), 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 North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.