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title: "Timbuk2 Parkside vs Timbuk2 Command - One Bag Travel"
description: "Timbuk2 Parkside vs Timbuk2 Command: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Timbuk2 Command

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 | Timbuk2 Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack |  |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

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## [Timbuk2 Command](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ua8pihdzzj/timbuk2-command/)

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

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Command](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601602126/carryons/timbukcommand_lx91mz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Timbuk2 Command

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Top on the Timbuk2 Command.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Timbuk2 Command.

Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 6 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.

### Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Command** carries 7L more than the **Timbuk2 Parkside** (25L vs. 32L), while the **Timbuk2 Parkside** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.