Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L vs. Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L | Feature | Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 40L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D rNylon Wave PFAS-free | 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior |
Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L and Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; Yes on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L, and 2 accept only the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
Only the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L vs. Tom Bihn Techonaut 30: which should you pack?
The Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L carries 5L more than the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 (35L vs. 30L), while the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is the better call.