Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Everyman Hideout
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×24×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Everyman Hideout |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 0 | Laptop | 15 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D Cordura | 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon w/ 800g PVC base |
Everyman Hideout
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $180 |
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Everyman Hideout both offer impressive build quality and functionality. For those same reasons, they’ve developed their own distinct following.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is a well-regarded backpack due to its excellent craftsmanship and reliable 500D Cordura material. Its slim design measures 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, making it compact yet spacious. With a capacity of 16 liters, it may seem small on paper but it truly excels at housing all essentials in an organized manner. Yet, one reviewer noted that the backpack can easily accommodate a jacket, keys and other essentials, without feeling cramped. Its weight of 0.7 pounds makes it delightfully light to carry. However, it's worth noting that the lack of a laptop compartment may be a deterrent for some.
The Everyman Hideout, on the other hand, is noted for its unique 270-degree duffle/backpack opening and more sizable dimensions of 44 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. Made of 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon with an 800g PVC base, this heavyweight bag weighs 1.2 pounds. Apart from being considerably more durable than many other bags on the market, it's also larger, with a capacity of 24 liters, and it has a TSA-approved laptop sleeve for a 15-inch device, which is a huge plus for tech-savvy travelers.
Comparison of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Everyman Hideout:
- Size: Tarahumara (44x24x10 inches) vs Hideout (44x28x21 inches)
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 pounds) vs Hideout (1.2 pounds)
- Material: Tarahumara (500D Cordura) vs Hideout (1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon w/ 800g PVC base)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16 liters) vs Hideout (24 liters)
- Laptop Compartment: Tarahumara (none) vs Hideout (15 inches)
Both bags work well as carry-on backpacks, compatible with 100% of airlines. Whether it's the simplicity and lightweight nature of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, with its convenient center zip, that appeals to you, or the abundant organization and robust build of the Everyman Hideout that you prefer, both backpacks will surely last you a lifetime.