Alchemy Equipment Daypack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alchemy Equipment Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×36×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Alchemy Equipment Daypack | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed 600 denier Kodra (100% polyester) Embossed lining (100% polyester) Base: 3x PU-coated 900 denier Kodra | 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 Alchemy Equipment Daypack and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; Other on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack, and 19 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Alchemy Equipment Daypack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack carries 1L more than the Alchemy Equipment Daypack (20L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.