Thule EnRoute vs. Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Tortuga Daily Carry Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth | |
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
- Opening: Other on the Thule EnRoute; Clamshell on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule EnRoute; 4 on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 41 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Thule EnRoute vs. Tortuga Daily Carry Pro: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daily Carry Pro carries 2L more than the Thule EnRoute (23L vs. 25L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.