Outlander Packable Backpack vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
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 | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| 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 | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Passport pocket: Front on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Top on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 15in on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Water resistant: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The tomtoc VintPack-TA1 carries 2L more than the Outlander Packable Backpack (20L vs. 22L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.