Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L | Feature | Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D Cordura re/cor RN6 nylon | SHELL200 |
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L and Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L; Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L; 5 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L; Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L; 2, side on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
Both have: passport pocket, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L carries the same capacity as the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite 40L is the better call.