Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | |
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
- Opening: Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Other on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Passport pocket: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Front on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Hideable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 12 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 10L more than the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall (35L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.