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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/j0bvy2x3ap/tom-bihn-smart-alec/t8tgyrlenv/ebags-professional-weekender/"
title: "Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs ebags Professional Weekender"
description: "Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs ebags Professional Weekender: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs. ebags Professional Weekender

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tom Bihn Smart Alec](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j0bvy2x3ap/tom-bihn-smart-alec/)

by [Tom Bihn](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tom Bihn)

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Smart Alec](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600373/carryons/tombihnsmartalex_cvucd3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tom Bihn Smart Alec | Feature | ebags Professional Weekender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
|  | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ebags Professional Weekender](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8tgyrlenv/ebags-professional-weekender/)

by [Ebags](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ebags)

![Front facing view of the ebags Professional Weekender](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623397446/carryons/ebags_Professional_Weekender_zjly69.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>29 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tom Bihn Smart Alec and ebags Professional Weekender

-   **Opening:** Other on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; Clamshell on the ebags Professional Weekender.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; Yes on the ebags Professional Weekender.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; Hideable on the ebags Professional Weekender.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; 15in on the ebags Professional Weekender.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; 2 on the ebags Professional Weekender.

Both have: hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Smart Alec, and 3 accept only the ebags Professional Weekender.

### Only the ebags Professional Weekender fits

American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs. ebags Professional Weekender: which should you pack?

The **ebags Professional Weekender** carries 3L more than the **Tom Bihn Smart Alec** (26L vs. 29L), while the **Tom Bihn Smart Alec** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **ebags Professional Weekender** fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ebags Professional Weekender; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Smart Alec is the better call.