Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle 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 | Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 1680D ballistic nylon |
Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 3 on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 48 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle 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, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Let's kick things off with the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, a backpack that stands tall at 44 inches, a wide 24 inch dimension, and depth of 10 inches. It's a lightweight traveler, tipping the scale at 0.7 pounds. But don't let its slim build fool you. It packs in a good 16 liters of capacity, making it capable of holding all your everyday essentials. Besides, the Tarahumara boasts a compatibility rate of 100% with airlines, so it consistently shows up as a reliable co-passenger. Made of 500D Cordura, this backpack promises durability. However, it does fall short with the lack of a dedicated laptop compartment.
On the other hand, we have the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack. While it's not as large as the Tarahumara, standing at only 21 inches tall, with a 34-inch width and 54-inch depth, it packs in a punch. It is a little heavy at 1.8 pounds but compensates this with an impressive 39 liters of capacity. And, if you frequently fly, you'll be relieved to know it's compatible with 98% of airlines. Constructed with 1680D ballistic nylon, this backpack ensures resilience. Plus, it guarantees to keep your laptop safe with a compartment that accommodates up to 15 inches.
Here are some quick comparisons:
- Size: Tarahumara is larger than the Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Weight: Tarahumara is lighter than the Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Capacity: Convertible Duffle Backpack has a greater capacity than Tarahumara.
- Material: Tarahumara is made from 500D Cordura, while Convertible Duffle Backpack sports a 1680D ballistic nylon build.
- Laptop Compartment: Convertible Duffle Backpack has a laptop compartment, which Tarahumara lacks.
As for user feedback, here's what some have said: "It’s a well-designed, well-executed, and well-built bag that’ll last you a lifetime," says one Tarahumara user. While a Convertible Duffle Backpack user praises the "super craftsmanship and great materials used in creating this bag."
Finally, considering your purchase? Tarahumara delivers a flawless balance of size and build quality and comes with a convenient center zip. The Convertible Duffle Backpack, on the other hand, promises supreme longevity with an unconditional lifetime guarantee and stands out with its high carrying capacity and organizational capabilities. So, the choice really boils down to your specific needs.