Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack
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 | Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated |
Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Rolltop on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
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. 32 accept both. 149 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
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 France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, 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, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, 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, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, 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, 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, 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, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara Backpack and the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack are two excellent choices for a carry-on backpack. The Tarahumara appeals to minimalists with its compact size and tough, no-nonsense design, while the Transporter Roll Top satisfies those who need more storage and appreciate a modern, sleek style.
Both are lightweight with the Tarahumara tipping the scales at a mere 0.7 pounds, beating the Transporter by a smidgeon at 0.9 pounds. They're also high on durability, the Tarahumara has a sturdy construction of 500D Cordura, and the Transporter is made from the slightly less dense 400D Nylon TPU coated twice for added durability. Size wise, the Transporter is bigger overall and has a generous packing capacity of 25 liters, as compared to the Tarahumara's 16 liters, which might seem modest, but reviewers repeatedly compliment it's 'Tardis' like qualities in terms of how much it can hold.
- Weight: Tarahumara weighs 0.7 pounds, while the Transporter weighs 0.9 pounds.
- Material: Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura, whereas the Transporter uses 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated.
- Dimensions : Tarahumara measures 44” x 24” x 10” in contrast to the Transporter which is 26” x 33” x 51”.
- Capacity: Tarahumara holds 16 liters. Transporter holds 25 liters.
- Laptop compartment: Tarahumara doesn't provide laptop space. On the other hand, the Transporter easily fits a 15 inch laptop.
Lastly, both backpacks have features that are praised by users. Tarahumara's center zip provides security and easy access to the main compartment and it's durable materials are reported to "last a lifetime." The Transporter shines with a smart-looking package and practical features such as the organizer to keep your things neat. Its 400 denier material is not only waterproof, but also expected to withstand years of use. In the end, while both backpacks are strong contenders, your personal needs will determine the better fit for you. Remember, the best companion on a trip is often the one that holds all your necessities.