tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
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 | Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | top, front |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix | 840D 100% Nylon |
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Top, front on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Removable on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 2, side on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 4 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 10L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (30L vs. 20L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits 94% 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 Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.