Thule Aion 28L vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Aion 28L | Feature | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed P600 polyester canvas | 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 Aion 28L and tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
- Hip belt: Optional on the Thule Aion 28L; No on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Thule Aion 28L; 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Thule Aion 28L; 2, side on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 1 accept only the Thule Aion 28L, and 1 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Only the Thule Aion 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits
Pakistan International.
Thule Aion 28L vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Thule Aion 28L carries 2L more than the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Thule Aion 28L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Aion 28L fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Aion 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Aion 28L is the better call.