Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs. Timbuk2 Uptown
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $360 |
Feature by feature
| Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag | Feature | Timbuk2 Uptown |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon | |
Key differences between the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag and Timbuk2 Uptown
- Passport pocket: Side on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Backpack straps: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Yes on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Sternum strap: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Removable on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 2 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits
Air Niugini.
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Uptown carries 4L more than the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag (26L vs. 30L), while the Timbuk2 Uptown is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Uptown; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.