Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Blink
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Outlander Packable Backpack | Feature | Timbuk2 Blink |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Timbuk2 Blink
- Compression straps: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 15in on the Timbuk2 Blink.
- Water resistant: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 14 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Blink: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 4L more than the Outlander Packable Backpack (20L vs. 24L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Outlander Packable Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.