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title: "ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack"
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# ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [ebags Citylink Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/67tuhxgaym/ebags-citylink-travel-backpack/)

by [Ebags](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ebags)

![Front facing view of the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623389651/carryons/ebags_Citylink_Travel_Backpack_wv5d87.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>0 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×32×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| ebags Citylink Travel Backpack | Feature | Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ekfhca6uop/briggs-riley-medium-cargo-backpack/)

by [Briggs & Riley](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Briggs & Riley)

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620713927/carryons/B_R_Medium_Cargo_Backpack_tf0hhg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27.3 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45.5×34.5×20.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$329</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack and Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; No on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; 15in on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 135 accept both. 1 accept only the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack, and 4 accept only the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack.

### Only the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack fits

Cayman Airways.

### Only the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack fits

American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.

## ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack** carries 27.3L more than the **ebags Citylink Travel Backpack** (0L vs. 27.3L), while the **Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack** fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack is the better call.