tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1 | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Elastic Polymer | |
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 16in on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps.
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 11 accept only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack carries 30L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 30L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the better call.