Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Pakt Everyday 22L 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 | Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester. | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $245 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Ridge Backpack and Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Front on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 16in on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 4 on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 2 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack, and 1 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
Only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Ridge Backpack carries 3L more than the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack (25L vs. 22L), while the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Troubadour Ridge Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the better call.