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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/petrgqkg3w/tortuga-expandable-backpack/"
title: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs Tortuga Expandable Backpack"
description: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs Tortuga Expandable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Away Active Convertible 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-25l-39m6td416z.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Tortuga Expandable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y, hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | Y, removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td>630D CORDURA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Expandable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/petrgqkg3w/tortuga-expandable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Expandable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990454/carryons/tortuga-expandable-backpack-petrgqkg3w.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Tortuga Expandable Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top, front on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Y, hideable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Y, removable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 16in on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.

### Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits

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

## Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Tortuga Expandable Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Away Active Convertible 25L** (25L vs. 27L), while the **Away Active Convertible 25L** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Tortuga Expandable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.