Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel | Feature | Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D ballistic nylon | 1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining |
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $340 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel and Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Clamshell on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Removable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Removable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; 5 on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 2 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel, and 60 accept only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
Only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel carries the same capacity as the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L (45L vs. 45L), while the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the better call.