Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Topo Designs Mountain Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | Topo Designs Mountain Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | 1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner |
Topo Designs Mountain Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Zorali Escapade Backpack and Topo Designs Mountain Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
- Opening: Other on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Rolltop on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 3 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 140 accept both. 1 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 35 accept only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Topo Designs Mountain Pack: which should you pack?
The Zorali Escapade Backpack carries the same capacity as the Topo Designs Mountain Pack (30L vs. 30L), while the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zorali Escapade Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the better call.