Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | |
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 16in on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 3 on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 41 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 0 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L carries 3L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away Active Convertible 25L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.