tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1 | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| 1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric | |
Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×38×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $349 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 81 accept both. 51 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, and 4 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack carries 33L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 33L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the better call.