tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc VintPack-TA1 | Feature | Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
- Compression straps: No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 2 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Passport pocket: Top on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Front on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Sternum strap: No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe: which should you pack?
The tomtoc VintPack-TA1 carries 4L more than the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe (22L vs. 18L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% 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.