Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L | Feature | Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| SHELL200 | SHELL200 |
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L and Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
- Main compartments: 5 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L, and 5 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L carries 10L more than the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L (40L vs. 30L), while the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 1.8kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L is the better call.