Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 27.3 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.5×34.5×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $329 |
Feature by feature
| Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack | Feature | Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric | Waterproof Elastic Polymer |
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack and Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; Clamshell on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; 16in on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; 2 on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack; No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack, and 4 accept only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits
Cayman Airways, Gulf Air, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack carries 2.6999999999999993L more than the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack (27.3L vs. 30L), while the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Briggs & Riley Medium Cargo Backpack is the better call.