Thule EnRoute vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D splash-resistant polyester | |
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Opening: Other on the Thule EnRoute; Clamshell on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule EnRoute; 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Thule EnRoute vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L carries 3L more than the Thule EnRoute (23L vs. 26L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule EnRoute fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.