Ryu Flex Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Ryu Flex Pack 20L | Feature | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Ryu Flex Pack 20L and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L, and 2 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Ryu Flex Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daybreaker carries 5L more than the Ryu Flex Pack 20L (20L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daybreaker; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Daybreaker is the better call.