Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Feature by feature
| Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel | Feature | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Nylon / Polyester | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Passport pocket: No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Sternum strap: No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 2 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel, and 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 27 carries 4.399999999999999L more than the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel (22.6L vs. 27L), while the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 27; if you want to travel lighter, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the better call.