Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Umlindi | Feature | Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Polyester |
Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 17in on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 3 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Umlindi carries 23L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (23L vs. 0L), while the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Umlindi; if you want to travel lighter, the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.