tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
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 | tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | 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 | |
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Opening: Other on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Clamshell on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 16in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries 6L more than the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (22L vs. 28L), 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 Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.