tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
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 | Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 280D Nylon PU-coated |
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 4 on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 5 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 5L more than the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (30L vs. 25L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% 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 Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.