Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. Topo Travel Bag 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $290 |
Feature by feature
| Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 | Feature | Topo Travel Bag 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Travel Bag 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 and Topo Travel Bag 40L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; Front on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; Hideable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
Both have: hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30, and 29 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
Only the Topo Travel Bag 40L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. Topo Travel Bag 40L: which should you pack?
The Topo Travel Bag 40L carries 10L more than the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 (30L vs. 40L), while the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Travel Bag 40L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Travel Bag 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 is the better call.