Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
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 Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Shore-Tex | |
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack and tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; Top on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Hip belt: Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack, and 6 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries 1L more than the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack (27L vs. 28L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.