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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f2p47oqjsr/troubadour-ridge-backpack/jgda6kly60/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1/"
title: "Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs tomtoc VintPack-TA1"
description: "Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs tomtoc VintPack-TA1: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f2p47oqjsr/troubadour-ridge-backpack/jgda6kly60/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1/"
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# Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1

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

## [Troubadour Ridge Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f2p47oqjsr/troubadour-ridge-backpack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Troubadour Ridge Backpack | Feature | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled polyester.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [tomtoc VintPack-TA1](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jgda6kly60/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1/)

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

![Front facing view of the tomtoc VintPack-TA1](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990450/carryons/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1-jgda6kly60.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Troubadour Ridge Backpack and tomtoc VintPack-TA1

-   **Passport pocket:** Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Top on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 15in on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
-   **Main compartments:** 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 3 on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.

Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack, and 5 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.

### Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?

The **Troubadour Ridge Backpack** carries 3L more than the **tomtoc VintPack-TA1** (25L vs. 22L), while the **tomtoc VintPack-TA1** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **tomtoc VintPack-TA1** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.