tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
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 | Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | Element Coated Nylon |
Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Top on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Removable on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 12 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 4L more than the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the better call.