Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Thule Aion 40L
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 | Thule Aion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L and Thule Aion 40L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Top on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Hip belt: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Optional on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
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. 132 accept both. 6 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Thule Aion 40L.
Only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Thule Aion 40L: which should you pack?
The Thule Aion 40L carries 12L more than the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L (28L vs. 40L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Aion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.