Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag
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 Designs Travel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvasbottom: 900D nylonweatherproof zippers |
Peak Designs Travel Bag
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Peak Designs Travel Bag
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 7 on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 132 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
In the world of travel gear, the right backpack can make all the difference. Today, we'll be comparing two standout picks: the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Peak Designs Travel Bag. Both bags are renowned for their superior design and construction, but carry distinguishing features that make them unique in their own ways.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is a durable backpack made of 500D Cordura, offering longevity and resistance. It is lightweight at just 0.7 pounds and provides 16 liters of capacity. Being 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, this bag is compatible with 100% of airlines. Although it doesn't fit a laptop, it's lightweight and compact size makes it a great companion for day hikes and short daily commutes.
As for the Peak Designs Travel Bag, it is a robust and stylish bag that offers a whole different set of features. Made of weatherproof 400D nylon canvas and 900D nylon bottom with weatherproof zippers, it is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. The bag leans heavily into organization and capacity with a 30-liter compartment that can fit a 15-inch laptop. It's larger being 24 inches tall, 33 inches wide, and 56 inches deep and is compatible with 38% of airlines. The bag is heavier too, weighing in at 2.1 pounds.
**Differences:
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0.7 pounds) vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag (2.1 pounds)
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (44" x 24" x 10") vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag (24" x 33" x 56")
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16 liters) vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag (30 liters)
- Laptop compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0 inches) vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag (15 inches)
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (500D Cordura) vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag (400D/900D weatherproof nylon)
- Airline compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (100% of airlines) vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag (38% of airlines)**
Ultimately, your choice between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Peak Designs Travel Bag comes down to personal preference and situational need. If weight and compatibility with airlines are your top priorities, the Tarahumara is your ideal match. However, if you need more space, robust material, and desire a laptop pocket, the Travel Bag has the edge. Both bags carry a stellar reputation and received rave reviews for quality, so you're in good hands either way.