Timbuk2 Blink vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac waterproof sailcloth | |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Timbuk2 Blink; 2 on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 14 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack 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. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 3L more than the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (24L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits 96% 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.