Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro and Gregory Border 18
- Opening: Clamshell on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; Other on the Gregory Border 18.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 15in on the Gregory Border 18.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the Gregory Border 18.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro, and 0 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daily Carry Pro carries 7L more than the Gregory Border 18 (25L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.