Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L | Feature | Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L and Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
- Compression straps: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 2 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Other on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Front on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 15in on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 138 accept both. 0 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L, and 43 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L carries 10L more than the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe (28L vs. 18L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.