Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 6 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 17.4L more than the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel (40L vs. 22.6L), while the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits 89% 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the better call.