Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
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 | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Hideable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 17in on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 3 on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 1 on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 89 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L carries 22L more than the Hill People Gear Umlindi (23L vs. 45L), while the Hill People Gear Umlindi is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.77kg). 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 Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Umlindi is the better call.