Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack | Feature | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 31L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional, removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 6 | 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 | |
| Shore-Tex | 400D splash-resistant polyester |
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack and tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; Top on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Hip belt: Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 139 accept both. 35 accept only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack, and 0 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 1L more than the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L (27L vs. 26L), while the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the better call.