Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
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 | Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester. | 840D 100% Nylon |
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Ridge Backpack and Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Clamshell on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Removable on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 16in on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 5 on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Troubadour Ridge Backpack, and 3 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Ridge Backpack carries 5L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (25L vs. 20L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits 94% 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 Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.