tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
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 | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 5 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 9L more than the Day Owl Backpack Pro (30L vs. 21L), while the Day Owl Backpack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Day Owl Backpack Pro 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 Day Owl Backpack Pro is the better call.