Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Sherpani Santiago
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 | Sherpani Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | |
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Sherpani Santiago
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Hip belt: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 5 on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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 4 accept only the Sherpani Santiago.
Only the Sherpani Santiago fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Sherpani Santiago: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 1L more than the Sherpani Santiago (40L vs. 39L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Sherpani Santiago fits 88% 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 Sherpani Santiago is the better call.