Timbuk2 Blink vs. Tundra Backpack Teal
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Tundra Backpack Teal |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| N | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
Tundra Backpack Teal
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $70 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 121 accept both. 46 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 5 accept only the Tundra Backpack Teal.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Tundra Backpack Teal fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Tundra Backpack Teal: which should you pack?
The Tundra Backpack Teal carries 3L more than the Timbuk2 Blink (24L vs. 27L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Tundra Backpack Teal; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.