tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Water Resistant | N | |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 4 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; Top on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 15in on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Both have: 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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, 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. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L: which should you pack?
The Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L carries 17L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 17L), while the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; if you want to travel lighter, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the better call.