tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc TechPack-T73 | Feature | Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix | |
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 3 on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 0 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, 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.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 2L more than the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc TechPack-T73; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.