Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. LBBJKT The Peloton Eclipse
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×24×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | LBBJKT The Peloton Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | R |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 0 | Laptop | 17 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D Cordura | 1000D CORDURA® Fabric by Invista™ with thousands of Embedded micro retroreflective dots. |
LBBJKT The Peloton Eclipse
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 2.175 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×35×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 80% |
| Price | $215 |
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the LBBJKT The Peloton Eclipse may both be classified as carry-on backpacks, but they are indeed very different beasts. For general carry, the Tarahumara is a simpler, lighter option cloaked in unassuming 500D Cordura. With a 16 liter capacity, you can pack enough for a day trip, and its small size (44" tall, 24" wide, 10" deep) provides just enough space without the temptation to overstuff. It's featherweight structure (0.7 pounds) won't weigh you down. The one pitfall is its lack of a laptop compartment, a deal breaker for travelers who like to have their tech close at hand.
The Peloton Eclipse, on the other hand, makes no pretense of simplicity. It is a well-rounded tool that can convert from a streamlined carry-on to a generous 38 liter touring pack, ample to accommodate a weekend getaway. Unlike the Tarahumara, it boasts a dedicated 17" laptop compartment, a feature that may clinch the deal for digital nomads. This functionality does come at a weight, literally: at 2.175 pounds, it's more than triple the Tarahumara's heft.
- Height: Tarahumara (44in) vs. Peloton (14in)
- Width: Tarahumara (24in) vs. Peloton (35in)
- Depth: Tarahumara (10in) vs. Peloton (52in)
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7lbs) vs. Peloton (2.175lbs)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16L) vs. Peloton (38L)
- Laptop Compartment: Tarahumara (none) vs. Peloton (17in)
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%) vs. Peloton (80%)
As trustworthiness goes, the Tarahumara ensues confidence,with reviewers praising its well-designed and constructed bag. However, the Peloton gives a good fight, with reviewers citing its durable materials, micro retroreflective dots, a much-needed safety feature in traffic areas and multiple access points as a huge plus-point. Both are decent options, but for different reasons.
The Tarahumara seems like a fine companion for those who prefer the minimalism and lightness for a day of hiking. However, if you need more capacity and the ability to carry your laptop safely, the Peloton Eclipse would be a reliable choice. It seems there is a place for both these packs in the world - albeit for different people, different travelers or perhaps different adventures. It isn't so much a matter of which bag is better, but much more about which one is the right fit for you.