Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Hanchor Pipe T1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Hanchor Pipe T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | X-Pac VX21 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Hanchor Pipe T1
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Removable on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
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. 6 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the Hanchor Pipe T1.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Hanchor Pipe T1: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 1L more than the Hanchor Pipe T1 (25L vs. 24L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.