Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
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 | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac waterproof sailcloth | |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Sternum strap: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 2 on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Water resistant: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack carries 1L more than the Outlander Packable Backpack (20L vs. 21L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.