Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| 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, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro, and 0 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 3L more than the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro (25L vs. 28L), while the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the better call.