Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
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 | Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.34×30.48×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 17in on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
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. 131 accept both. 50 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
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, 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 start with the Hill People Gear Tarahumara. This backpack, standing at a towering 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, offers you quite a gigantic space to fit your belongings. It is no featherweight though, tipping the scale at 0.7 pounds, which gives you a sense of its durability. While the weight might seem hefty, its trade-off is the 16 liters of capacity it provides, sufficient storage that allows secure stashing of your items. This TSA-friendly bag is well-received among airlines, being compatible with all. It's crafted from 500D Cordura for robustness, and comes with a laptop compartment, albeit it can't fit one in it.
On the other hand, the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L offers a different set of qualities. It's slightly smaller in size, only reaching 22.86 inches in height, 30.48 inches in width, and 53.34 inches in depth but still provides ample space. The most striking attribute of this backpack is that it weighs almost nothing – a perfect companion for someone who prefers traveling light. Furthermore, it boasts a roomier capacity of 25 liters, offering more storage space for your items. This bag isn't as universally accepted by airlines, only having a compatibility rate of 65%. Made from Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop, this backpack is designed to last, plus it can accommodate a 17 inch laptop in its compartment.
Comparison facts:
- The Tarahumara is markedly larger and heavier than the TIMP®.
- The TIMP® wins in the capacity race at 25 liters compared to Tarahumara's 16 liters.
- The Tarahumara is universally accepted on airlines, while the TIMP® only has a compatibility rate of 65%.
- The Tarahumara's 500D Cordura design beats the TIMP®'s weather-resistant TPU coated Rip-Stop in ruggedness.
- The TIMP® features a laptop compartment that can fit a 17 inch laptop, while the Tarahumara doesn't have this feature.
Both backpacks have their unique pros and cons as per various reviews. The Tarahumara is lauded as a well-built bag that's intended to last a lifetime, with its simplicity and accessibility being much prized. The TIMP®, however, is praised for its balanced blend of style and functionality, impressive water-resistance properties, and the convenience of its numerous pockets.
Their unique selling proposition? The Tarahumara is best for day hiking and provides unbeatable build quality. Its central zip also offers secure and easy access to the main compartment. Conversely, the TIMP®'s sturdiness and water-resistance properties make it a valuable ally against the elements. Plus its minimalist yet stylish design, along with the array of sleeves and pockets across the bag, will be of great use to keep your belongings in order.