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title: "Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack"
description: "Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tortuga Daily Carry Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9e3ttcumgx/tortuga-daily-carry-pro/)

by [Tortuga](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tortuga)

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990452/carryons/tortuga-daily-carry-pro-9e3ttcumgx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tortuga Daily Carry Pro | Feature | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/)

by [SwissGear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=SwissGear)

![Front facing view of the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601488/carryons/swissgear_bwb8jf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 1, side on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 2 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro, and 1 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.

### Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

### Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?

The **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** carries 1L more than the **Tortuga Daily Carry Pro** (25L vs. 26L), while the **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.