Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Sternum strap: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 16in on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 1 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 3L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the Away Active Convertible 25L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.