Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
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 | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 31L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional, removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Shore-Tex | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Compression straps: 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Hip belt: Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; 1, side on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 5 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 6L more than the Day Owl Backpack Pro (27L vs. 21L), while the Day Owl Backpack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits 95% 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 Day Owl Backpack Pro is the better call.