Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack
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 | Tortuga Expandable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y, hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | Y, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D CORDURA | |
Tortuga Expandable Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L and Tortuga Expandable Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Top, front on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Y, hideable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Y, removable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 136 accept both. 2 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L, and 36 accept only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
Only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Tortuga Expandable 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, Pakistan International, 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. Tortuga Expandable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L carries 1L more than the Tortuga Expandable Backpack (28L vs. 27L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Expandable Backpack fits 91% 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.