Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack
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 | Alchemy Equipment Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Waxed 600 denier Kodra (100% polyester) Embossed lining (100% polyester) Base: 3x PU-coated 900 denier Kodra |
Alchemy Equipment Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×36×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Alchemy Equipment Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Rolltop on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Front on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 13in on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 162 accept both. 19 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, there are two major players that outshine the rest: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Alchemy Equipment Daypack. Both bags have their unique attributes, but let's dive into the distinct differences between the two. The Tarahumara is a slightly taller yet narrower bag with dimensions of 44 inches in height, 24 inches in width, and a depth of 10 inches. Compared to the Alchemy Daypack's 43 inches in height, 26 inches in width, and a depth of 21 inches, it is clear that the Tarahumara provides a more streamlined design for those travelers who prefer efficiency and ease when on the move.
Comparison of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Alchemy Equipment Daypack:
- Tarahumara is taller and narrower than the Alchemy Daypack.
- Tarahumara weighs 0.7 pounds whereas Alchemy Daypack weighs 0 pounds.
- Tarahumara offers a capacity of 16 Liters, and the Alchemy Daypack holds 20 liters.
- Both backpacks are compatible with 100% of airlines.
- Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura while Alchemy Daypack uses a combination of materials including black wax-coated PES and 3x PU coating on 900D Kodra.
- Alchemy Daypack has a laptop compartment that fits a 13-inch laptop and Tarahumara has zero space for laptop storage.
While both backpacks are excellent choices and plane friendly, the Alchemy Daypack edges out the Tarahumara in terms of material composition and laptop compatibility. The Alchemy Daypack’s material composition includes black wax-coated PES and 3x PU coating on 900D Kodra, providing an increased level of durability compared to the Tarahumara's 500D Cordura. Additionally, the Alchemy Daypack, with its roomy 13-inch laptop compartment, enables on-the-go productivity, a feature that the Tarahumara sorely lacks.
There are certainly many aspects to love about both backpacks. Reviewers praise Tarahumara for its durable build quality and convenient center zip design, echoing sentiments that it's a long-lasting investment. Various testimonials for the Alchemy Equipment Daypack also highlight features such as the elegant design, good build quality, and its impressivecapacity. Clearly, when making a choice between these two top contenders, you have to consider what your specific needs are. Are easy access and build quality of higher importance? Go with the Hill People Gear Tarahumara. If better material composition, storage, and laptop compatibility are important, the Alchemy Equipment Daypack may be the bag for you.