Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
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 | tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth | |
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro and tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: No on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries 3L more than the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro (25L vs. 28L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L 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 tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.