tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
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 | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty | |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Opening: Other on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc VintPack-TA1 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L 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 Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.