Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
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 | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyamide | |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Outlander Packable Backpack; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 1 on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Outlander Packable Backpack carries 5L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (20L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 Outlander Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.