Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
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 | ebags Luxon Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 19in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Military-grade ballistic material with waterproof zippers and Hypalon reinforcements |
ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 19in on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
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. 129 accept both. 52 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hill People Gear's Tarahumara backpack and ebags' Luxon Travel Backpack are both high caliber carry-ons, but they are not interchangeable. The Tarahumara stands tall at 44 inches with a neat width of 24 inches and a 10-inch depth. It's a lightweight option, tipping the scale at 0.7 pounds. The Tarahumara might be lean but boasts a respectable 16-liter capacity, making it perfect for day hiking or overnight travel. Notably, it's compatible with 100% of airlines, making it a universal companion to frequent fliers. The Tarahumara's material choice is 500D Cordura, a tough and durable material. However, it loses some points in the tech department as it lacks a laptop compartment.
Now, let's turn our attention to Luxon Travel Backpack. It's dimensionally more substantial at 23 inches tall, 31 inches wide, and a staggering 55 inches depth. Tipping the scale at 1.8 pounds, it's a backpack built to endure rugged journeys. This Luxon model might seem lacking in size, with its 0-liter storage capacity, however, it still provides ample space for everyday items. Material choice is where the Luxon really stands out: military-grade ballistic material, waterproof zippers, and Hypalon reinforcements. It's a step ahead in gadget protection with a laptop compartment that can snugly fit a 19-inch laptop.
To summarize the differences:
- The Tarahumara is lighter but also larger compared to the Luxon.
- Tarahumara has a 16-liter capacity while the Luxon disappointingly has none.
- The Tarahumara is 100% airline compatible as opposed to 97% for Luxon.
- Tarahumara uses 500D Cordura, while the Luxon opts for a military-grade ballistics material with waterproof zippers and Hypalon reinforcements.
- The Luxon features a 19-inch laptop compartment, a feature absent in Tarahumara.
The Tarahumara and the Luxon are both trusty backpacks, each with its own unique set of features. Hill People Gear's Tarahumara is well-built and the perfect size for day hiking. Its center zip and high-quality material make it a reliable selection. Ebags' Luxon Travel Backpack comes with handy packing cubes, a secret RFID pocket for valuables, and stowable straps for easy storage. While each bag serves different needs, one thing's for sure: both are trustworthy backpacks regardless of your travel needs.