Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag and Gregory Border 18
- Passport pocket: Side on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Top on the Gregory Border 18.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Yes on the Gregory Border 18.
- Backpack straps: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Yes on the Gregory Border 18.
- Sternum strap: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Yes on the Gregory Border 18.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag, and 1 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Gregory Border 18 fits
Air Niugini.
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag carries 8L more than the Gregory Border 18 (26L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Border 18 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 18 is the better call.