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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/jjdvfc7iyh/red-oxx-mini-boss-laptop-travel-bag/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/"
title: "Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs Timbuk2 Uptown"
description: "Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs Timbuk2 Uptown: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jjdvfc7iyh/red-oxx-mini-boss-laptop-travel-bag/)

by [Red Oxx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Red Oxx)

![Front facing view of the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990547/carryons/red-oxx-mini-boss-laptop-travel-bag-jjdvfc7iyh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$360</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Uptown](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Uptown](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601130707/carryons/timbuk2uptown_wbafb7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.