Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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 | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Waymark Dark Sky
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara carries the same capacity as the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 16L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.