tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1, side | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, and 47 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 26L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 26L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.