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title: "Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs Waymark Dark Sky"
description: "Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs Waymark Dark Sky: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Waymark Dark Sky

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dydp1ix4mv/tarion-xh-hardshell-camera-backpack/)

by [Tarion](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tarion)

![Front facing view of the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617973050/carryons/Torion_XH_Hardshell_Camera_Backpack_ju4zsx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27.5×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester &amp; PVA Hardshell</td><td>Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waymark Dark Sky](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lbjijfpr83/waymark-dark-sky/)

by [Waymark](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waymark)

![Front facing view of the Waymark Dark Sky](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990462/carryons/waymark-dark-sky-lbjijfpr83.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×27×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.