Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester & PVA Hardshell | X-Pac |
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Opening: Other on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Top flap on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Hard shell: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 0 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac carries 10.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (11.5L vs. 22L), while the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the better call.