Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Top on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 16in on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap.
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 12 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 12L more than the Ministry of Supply Boston One (40L vs. 28L), while the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits 93% 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 Ministry of Supply Boston One is the better call.