Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. The Moderne Explorer 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 | The Moderne Explorer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Polyester |
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and The Moderne Explorer Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
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. 171 accept both. 10 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
When we're talking about the Hill People Gear Tarahumara backpack, we're talking about a piece of gear that's well-built and designed with its user very much in mind. Coming in at 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, it's a spacious backpack that offers 16 liters of capacity. Made from 500D Cordura, it's not just tough, it's also light, weighing in at just 0.7 pounds. Now, when it comes to compatibility, Hill People Gear has done a great job ensuring that it's a dream to travel with, making it compatible with 100% of airlines.
If we shift gears and take a look at The Moderne Explorer Backpack, we're dealing with a polyester backpack that offers more capacity - 35 liters to be specific - in a sleeker design of 47 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 35 inches deep. It's perfectly compatible with 81% of airlines. Make no mistake, while The Moderne Explorer Backpack might weigh in at a trifling 0 pounds, it's a robust and sturdy backpack, well equipped to deal with the rigors of travel. Especially notable is its laptop compartment, which comfortably fits a 15 inch laptop.
To summarize the crucial differences:
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara backpack (0.7 pounds) / The Moderne Explorer Backpack (0 pounds)
- Dimensions: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (44" x 24" x 10") / The Moderne Explorer Backpack (47" x 20" x 35")
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (500D Cordura) / The Moderne Explorer Backpack (Polyester)
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16 Liters) / The Moderne Explorer Backpack (35 Liters)
- Airline Compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (100%) / The Moderne Explorer Backpack (81%)
- Laptop Compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0in Laptop) / The Moderne Explorer Backpack (15in Laptop)
The standout features of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara that warrant checking out include the perfect sizing for day hiking and the center zip for ease of access. It's also neat knowing buying this pack contributes to an all-round great design and build quality. On the flip side, The Moderne Explorer Backpack wins in terms of electronic organization, especially due to the exceptions TSA-approved electronic compartment. Lovers of minimal aesthetics with dire regard for functionality will also fawn over this one thanks to its anti-gravity system that makes carrying heavy loads less stressful.