Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L | Feature | North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | 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 | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate |
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 16in on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 178 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 6L more than the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L (20L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.