tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack

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

tomtoc VintPack-TA1

Front facing view of the tomtoc VintPack-TA1
Capacity22 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions45×30×15 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$80

Feature by feature

tomtoc VintPack-TA1FeaturePakt Everyday 22L Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
top Passport front
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
3 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500D recycled nylon

Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack

by Pakt
Front facing view of the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
Capacity22 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions50×28×17 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$245

Key differences between the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 7 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1, and 1 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.

Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack: which should you pack?

The tomtoc VintPack-TA1 carries the same capacity as the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack (22L vs. 22L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.