Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Pioneer Backpack | Feature | Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | Dry-Finish Waxed Canvas |
Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $450 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack and Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Clamshell on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; Top on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; No on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; No on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 173 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack carries 1L more than the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack (24L vs. 25L), while the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack is the better call.