Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 2, side on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 3 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Parkside carries 5L more than the Salkan The Daypack 20L (25L vs. 20L), while the Timbuk2 Parkside is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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.