Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Daily Carry Pro | Feature | Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth | 280D Nylon PU-coated |
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro and Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro, and 0 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Niugini.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daily Carry Pro carries the same capacity as the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.