Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
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 | Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.797 kg |
| Dimensions | 59×30×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 175 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is the more compact choice among the two, measuring 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. Despite its relatively smaller size, its interior is surprisingly spacious, fitting in essentials snugly. It's an ideal choice for day hiking, as reviewed, due to its perfect size. Uniquely, it's designed with a center zip for convenient access and is completely airline-friendly. Weighing a mere 0.7 pounds, it's a breeze to carry it around. It's made from 500D Cordura which speaks volumes about its sturdy build quality.
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, on the other hand, is considerably larger, towering to 27 inches in height, 30 inches wide, and whopping 59 inches deep. It offers an impressive 28 liters of storage capacity, giving you ample room to store your belongings. Despite being a behemoth, it weighs slightly more at 0.797 pounds. It delivers high-quality construction crafted from 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester. It also comes with a rain cover for that added peace of mind during rough weather.
Summary of key differences:
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara has dimensions of 44 x 24 x 10 inches, while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L measures 27 x 30 x 59 inches.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara weighs 0.7 pounds, while Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L weighs 0.797 pounds.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara has a capacity of 16 liters, whereas Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L can hold up to 28 liters.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is compatible with 100% of airlines, however, Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L only has compatibility with 19% of airlines.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura. The Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is made of 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester.
Each bag has its own strengths. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara's focus is on delivering a lightweight, convenient, solution with great build quality. It's perfect for those days where you want to pack light, yet include all the essentials.
In contrast, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is all about giving you extra storage space while being environmentally conscious - it's constructed from recycled materials. Additionally, it comes with a comfortable harness system and a rain cover adding to its practicality.
Both bags are excellent choices and it really comes down to what you specifically need for your adventures. Is it the compact, lightweight, yet sturdy Hill People Gear Tarahumara or the spacious, sustainable, and highly equipped Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L? Choose wisely.