Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Yeti Ranchero 22L | Feature | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | N | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| TuffSkin nylon. | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Yeti Ranchero 22L and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Compression straps: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; 3 on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 1 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L, and 42 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the Yeti Ranchero 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 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, 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.
Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The Yeti Ranchero 22L carries the same capacity as the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (22L vs. 22L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Yeti Ranchero 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.