Transit Travel Backpack 35L vs. Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Transit Travel Backpack 35L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Transit Travel Backpack 35L | Feature | Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional, hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior | |
Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Transit Travel Backpack 35L and Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
- Compression straps: 2 on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; No on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
- Hip belt: Optional, hideable on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; Removable on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; 5 on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; No on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; 1, side on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 0 accept only the Transit Travel Backpack 35L, and 1 accept only the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30.
Only the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits
Liat Airlines.
Transit Travel Backpack 35L vs. Tom Bihn Techonaut 30: which should you pack?
The Transit Travel Backpack 35L carries the same capacity as the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is the better call.