Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 158.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×29.2×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack | Feature | Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Polyester |
Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; 17in on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; 3 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; 2 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 42 accept only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack carries 27L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (27L vs. 0L), while the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 158.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.