BANGE Travel Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| BANGE Travel Backpack | Feature | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Oxford | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the BANGE Travel Backpack and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the BANGE Travel Backpack; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 155 accept both. 23 accept only the BANGE Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the BANGE Travel Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
BANGE Travel Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the BANGE Travel Backpack (35L vs. 40L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.