Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Topo Designs Trip
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 | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 11in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Topo Designs Trip
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 2 on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Outlander Packable Backpack; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water resistant: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Outlander Packable Backpack carries 11.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (20L vs. 8.4L), 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 Outlander Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.