Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | PU coated 300-denier ripstop |
MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 4 on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Top on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack.
- Hip belt: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Removable on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Removable on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 1, side on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 128 accept both. 35 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 7 accept only the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries the same capacity as the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack (40L vs. 40L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the better call.