Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs. Tundra Backpack Teal
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Smart Alec
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Smart Alec | Feature | Tundra Backpack Teal |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | ||
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
Tundra Backpack Teal
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $70 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 126 accept both. 14 accept only the Tom Bihn Smart Alec, and 0 accept only the Tundra Backpack Teal.
Only the Tom Bihn Smart Alec fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs. Tundra Backpack Teal: which should you pack?
The Tundra Backpack Teal carries 1L more than the Tom Bihn Smart Alec (26L vs. 27L), while the Tundra Backpack Teal is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Smart Alec fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tundra Backpack Teal; if you want to travel lighter, the Tundra Backpack Teal is the better call.