tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
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 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Opening: Other on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Main compartments: 3 on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
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. 158 accept both. 22 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, flybe, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 28 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 Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.