Trakke Stor vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Trakke Stor; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Trakke Stor; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Trakke Stor; 2, side on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 3 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Trakke Stor fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Trakke Stor vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries the same capacity as the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L (30L vs. 30L), while the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Trakke Stor fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the better call.