Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Lo & Sons Westholme
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 | Lo & Sons Westholme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Sheepskin Leather |
Lo & Sons Westholme
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×27×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $628 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Lo & Sons Westholme
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Lo & Sons Westholme.
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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 6 accept only the Lo & Sons Westholme.
Only the Lo & Sons Westholme fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Lo and Sons Westholme are two heavy-weight champions in the carry-on backpack arena. Both bags showcase different strengths, individuality, and style. The Tarahumara by Hill People Gear, standing at 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, is an impressive backpack, slightly larger than its competitor, the Westholme, which measures in at 36 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 27 inches deep. Tarahumara's 500D Cordura material adds ruggedness and durability to the package, a marked difference from the luxurious and plush sheepskin leather of the Westholme.
Here is a crisp and brief comparison of both bags:
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (44" x 24" x 10") vs Lo & Sons Westholme (36" x 12" x 27")
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0.7 pounds) vs Lo & Sons Westholme (1.2 pounds)
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16 liters) vs Lo & Sons Westholme (24 liters)
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (500D Cordura) vs Lo & Sons Westholme (Sheepskin Leather)
- Laptop Compartment: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0 inches) vs Lo & Sons Westholme (15 inches)
- Airline Compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (100%) vs Lo & Sons Westholme (99%)
While weight does play a role in the user comfort, weighing at just 0.7 pounds, Tarahumara's lighter weight edges past Westholme's 1.2 pounds. However, the featherweight Tarahumara lags behind in capacity, offering 16 liters compared to the hefty 24 liters offered by the Westholme. And when it comes to functionality, the Westholme pulls ahead with a spacious 15-inch laptop compartment, an inclusion that is lacking in the Tarahumara.
Both bags create unique standards. Tarahumara leads the pack with its rugged design, functional security features, and lifetime guarantee. Its impressive build quality and center zip access make it an ideal bag for day hiking. On the other hand, Westholme shines with its good craftsmanship, premium materials, and functional organization, complete with a removable insert for your valuables and a separated and padded laptop compartment. Whether it's Tarahumara's sheer toughness or Westholme's luxurious appearance and functionality, picking the right one boils down to personal preference.