Timbuk2 Blink vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; Top on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 14 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 2L more than the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (24L vs. 22L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% 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.