Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Troubadour Ridge 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 | Troubadour Ridge Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | Recycled polyester. |
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack and Troubadour Ridge Backpack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; No on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; 17in on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack, and 2 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack.
Only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack vs. Troubadour Ridge Backpack: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Ridge 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 Ridge Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack is the better call.