Sherpani Santiago vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Sherpani Santiago | Feature | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Sherpani Santiago and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; Hideable on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Sherpani Santiago; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Sherpani Santiago, and 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Sherpani Santiago vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Sherpani Santiago carries 12L more than the Tatonka Flightcase 27 (39L vs. 27L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Sherpani Santiago; if you want to travel lighter, the Sherpani Santiago is the better call.