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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/cb7ihqmtrf/hill-people-gear-tarahumara/lbjijfpr83/waymark-dark-sky/"
title: "Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs Waymark Dark Sky"
description: "Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs Waymark Dark Sky: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Waymark Dark Sky

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Hill People Gear Tarahumara](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cb7ihqmtrf/hill-people-gear-tarahumara/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599547/carryons/hillpeoplehama_vpq4ho.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×23×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500d Cordura</td><td>Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waymark Dark Sky](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lbjijfpr83/waymark-dark-sky/)

by [Waymark](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waymark)

![Front facing view of the Waymark Dark Sky](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990462/carryons/waymark-dark-sky-lbjijfpr83.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×27×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.