Timbuk2 Blink vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 11in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Topo Designs Trip
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Blink; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Timbuk2 Blink; 2 on the Topo Designs Trip.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Topo Designs Trip 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. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 15.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (24L vs. 8.4L), while the Topo Designs Trip is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Trip 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 Topo Designs Trip is the better call.