OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $244 |
Feature by feature
| OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 | Feature | Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.26×30.48×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 and Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; 15in on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
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. 138 accept both. 35 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 carries 5L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L (25L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the better call.