Away The Zip Backpack vs. Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Feature by feature
| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon with leather | RE-3™ 600/500D Eco Cordura® |
Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Away The Zip Backpack; No on the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away The Zip Backpack; No on the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack; 15in on the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Away The Zip Backpack, and 2 accept only the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
Only the Away The Zip Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Away The Zip Backpack vs. Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack carries 2L more than the Away The Zip Backpack (20L vs. 22L), while the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Zip Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack is the better call.