Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
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 | Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 800D ballistic nylon |
Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.7×30.5×22.4 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $239 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
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. 139 accept both. 42 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
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, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara backpack is a rugged, single-day pack that is perfect for those who enjoy backcountry hiking. At 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, it's compact size is perfect for light packing yet it can hold up to 16 liters of gear. Weighing at 0.7 pounds, it is lighter than most backpacks making it the ideal choice for those who value lightweight gear. Its compatibility with 100% of airlines also means you can take it anywhere with you without the worry of being stopped at check-ins. Made from 500D Cordura, it provides a high level of durability and strength that can withstand harsh conditions.
On the other hand, we have a different beast altogether which is the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack. With a larger size of 22.4 inches tall, 30.5 inches wide, and 45.7 inches deep, it holds up to 24 liters of capacity which makes it suitable for multi-day travels. Despite its larger size, it's surprisingly light at 0.9 pounds and is constructed from 800D ballistic nylon - making it sturdy and long-lasting. However, it's compatibility with airlines at 68% puts it on a disadvantageous position for frequent fliers. But what sets this apart is its laptop compartment that can fit a 17-inch laptop.
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is larger.
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is lighter.
- Capacity: Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack has higher capacity.
- Airline compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is compatible with more airlines.
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is made from 500D Cordura while Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack is made from 800D ballistic nylon.
- Laptop compartment: Only Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack has a laptop compartment that can fit a 17-inch laptop.
Reviewers praise Hill People Gear Tarahumara for its well0designed, solid build, and capaciousness despite its compact size. It's cherished for its simplicity, durability, and perfect sizing for day hiking, as well as an efficient center zip configuration for convenient access and security. On the other hand, Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack earns high remarks for its shielding pockets that serve as barriers against digital thieves, its excellent craftsmanship and durable materials, and its well-constructed organization system for efficient packing. These two rank high in the market and their specific features appeal to different target users. It will totally depend on the customers' preference and needs on which one of these two top-quality carry-on backpacks they would opt for.