BANGE Travel Backpack vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| BANGE Travel Backpack | Feature | Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Oxford | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the BANGE Travel Backpack and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the BANGE Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, 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. 77 accept both. 101 accept only the BANGE Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Only the BANGE Travel Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
BANGE Travel Backpack vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the BANGE Travel Backpack (35L vs. 40L), while the BANGE Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the BANGE Travel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the BANGE Travel Backpack is the better call.