Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Ridge Backpack | Feature | Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester. | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
| Capacity | 29.7 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×16.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Ridge Backpack and Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; No on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 1 on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 1 on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack, and 0 accept only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack carries 4.699999999999999L more than the Troubadour Ridge Backpack (25L vs. 29.7L), while the Troubadour Ridge Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Ridge Backpack is the better call.