Thule EnRoute vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; 15in on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 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. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries 1L more than the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (23L vs. 22L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule EnRoute; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.