Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Rehose Barrel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Uptown | Feature | Rehose Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura black500D Cordura colored lining | |
Rehose Barrel
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Uptown and Rehose Barrel
- Main compartments: 4 on the Timbuk2 Uptown; 3 on the Rehose Barrel.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Timbuk2 Uptown; No on the Rehose Barrel.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 37 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown, and 0 accept only the Rehose Barrel.
Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Rehose Barrel: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Uptown carries 2L more than the Rehose Barrel (30L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Uptown 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.