Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
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 | Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.26×30.48×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 36 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 5L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L (25L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.