Timbuk2 Blink vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 11L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | optional |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon | |
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Timbuk2 Blink; 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Yes on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Both have: 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. 74 accept both. 93 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 4 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 1L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (24L vs. 23L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Blink fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.