Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester & PVA Hardshell | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Waymark Dark Sky
- Compression straps: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Hard shell: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 5 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Waymark Dark Sky carries 4.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (11.5L vs. 16L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Dark Sky; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.