ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ebags Citylink Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| ebags Citylink Travel Backpack | Feature | tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17.3in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
Key differences between the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack and tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; 2 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 4 accept only the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L.
Only the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian.
ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L: which should you pack?
The ebags Citylink Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 0L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the better call.