Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
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 | Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 80L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Polyester/Synthetic |
Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×41×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
Both have: 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. 1 accept both. 180 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
When choosing a carry-on backpack, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack offer two different options. The Tarahumara, a compact and rugged option, stands at 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide and 10 inches deep, and weighs a measly 0.7 pounds. Made of 500D Cordura, it's a sturdy choice guaranteed to stand up well to rugged use. Its size is ideal for day hiking, and users praise its build quality and the convenience of its center zip. At 16 liters, it might be small, but it's fully airline-compatible and guaranteed to last.
The Mountain Warehouse Traveller, on the other hand, is all about capacity. At 21 inches tall, 41 inches wide, and an impressive 72 inches deep, this hefty 2.5-pound polyester rucksack can hold up to 60 liters of gear and comes with a detachable 20L daypack. This additional daypack can be extremely useful for day trips while you can leave the main pack at your hostel or hotel. It has an adjustable back system making it more comfortable for different body sizes.
- The Tarahumara's dimensions are 44" x 24" x 10"; The Traveller measures 21" x 41" x 72".
- The Tarahumara weighs 0.7 pounds; The Traveller weighs in at 2.5 pounds.
- The Tarahumara has a 16-liter capacity; The Traveller boasts a 60-liter capacity, plus an additional 20-liter daypack.
- The Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura; The Traveller is made from Polyester/Synthetic.
- The Tarahumara is 100% airline compatible; The Traveller is 88% compatible.
- The Tarahumara has a laptop compartment that can fit a 0-inch laptop. So does the Traveller.
The Traveller, despite its large size, still has a high airline compatibility rating of 88%. Reviewers praise the Traveller for its enormous capacity and the flexibility of the detachable daypack, while the Tarahumara's durable build and perfect size for day hiking also receives accolades. Both bags provide unique benefits for different types of travelers - whether you're planning a quick jaunt or a long, grueling expedition, both the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack are worthy contenders. Making a choice depends heavily on your personal needs and usage.