Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Peak Design Everyday Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | X-Pac VX21 |
Peak Design Everyday Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Peak Design Everyday Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 16in on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 3 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 142 accept both. 39 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Peak Design Everyday Backpack each offer their own unique set of features. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is an impressively compact backpack yet surprisingly spacious. For its size, it offers a sufficient storage capacity of 16 liters and a feather-light weight of just 0.7 pounds. Fashioned from durable 500D Cordura, it proves to be a tough contender that can withstand the test of time. It may be minimalist in design with no laptop compartment; however, it still promises compatibility with 100% airlines. Reviewers gush about its well-executed design and lifetime durability.
On the other hand, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack packs a lot of punch within its 48-inch frame. Unlike its counterpart, it includes a laptop compartment that can cater to laptops up to 15 inches. Weighing a bit more at 1.76 pounds, it is thoughtfully constructed from weatherproof and sustainable materials—100% recycled 400D nylon canvas. This backpack offers 20 liters of space and convenient accessibility to the main compartment, yet it's compatible with 82% of airlines. Reviewers note it as a camera bag first---with functional utility, high-quality workmanship, and innovative design.
Here's a quick breakdown of their features:
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (44 x 24 x 10 inches); Peak Design Everyday Backpack (48 x 15 x 33 inches)
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0.7 pounds); Peak Design Everyday Backpack (1.76 pounds)
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16 liters); Peak Design Everyday Backpack (20 liters)
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (500D Cordura); Peak Design Everyday Backpack (Weatherproof, 100% recycled 400D nylon canvas shell)
- Airline Compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (100%); Peak Design Everyday Backpack (82%)
- Laptop Compartment Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0 inch); Peak Design Everyday Backpack (15 inch)
Choosing between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Peak Design Everyday Backpack ultimately depends on your personal needs and preferences. For an outdoor enthusiast who values functionality and durability, the Tarahumara backpack fits the bill with its reliable design and hardy materials. Its center zip provides convenient access without compromising security. However, technophiles or photographers may prefer the Peak Design Everyday Backpack because of its specialized compartments, multiple access points, and innovative features like "origami" dividers and magnetic lids. Whatever your decision may be, rest assured that both backpacks provide value and quality that are hard to match.