Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Setout Divide
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $209 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Setout Divide | Feature | Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D heathered polyester | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Setout Divide and Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Side on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Yes on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 35 accept only the Tortuga Setout Divide, and 0 accept only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
Only the Tortuga Setout Divide fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack carries 12L more than the Tortuga Setout Divide (26L vs. 38L), while the Tortuga Setout Divide is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Setout Divide fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Setout Divide is the better call.