Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Tatonka Flightcase 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Tatonka Flightcase 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Tatonka Flightcase 40
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 11 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Tatonka Flightcase 40: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 15L more than the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L (25L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.