Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
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 | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 15in on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
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 5 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska.
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L carries the same capacity as the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L (28L vs. 28L), while the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits 76% 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 Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.