tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Travel Pack 3
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 | Travel Pack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Travel Pack 3
- Compression straps: No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Yes on the Travel Pack 3.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Top, side on the Travel Pack 3.
- Hip belt: No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Optional on the Travel Pack 3.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Removable on the Travel Pack 3.
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. 129 accept both. 45 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 0 accept only the Travel Pack 3.
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, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Travel Pack 3: which should you pack?
The Travel Pack 3 carries 5L more than the tomtoc TechPack-T73 (30L vs. 35L), while the tomtoc TechPack-T73 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Travel Pack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 is the better call.