Totepack No. 2 vs. Tom Bihn Daylight
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Totepack No. 2 | Feature | Tom Bihn Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco | Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior |
Tom Bihn Daylight
| Capacity | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Totepack No. 2 and Tom Bihn Daylight
- Hip belt: No on the Totepack No. 2; Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Totepack No. 2 vs. Tom Bihn Daylight: which should you pack?
The Tom Bihn Daylight carries 0.5L more than the Totepack No. 2 (16L vs. 16.5L), while the Totepack No. 2 is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Totepack No. 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tom Bihn Daylight; if you want to travel lighter, the Totepack No. 2 is the better call.