Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Red Oxx Air Boss
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 | Red Oxx Air Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D ballistic nylon | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel and Red Oxx Air Boss
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; 15in on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; 6 on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Both have: passport pocket.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel, and 60 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Only the Red Oxx Air Boss 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. Red Oxx Air Boss: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel carries 5L more than the Red Oxx Air Boss (45L vs. 40L), while the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Air Boss fits 46% 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.