Timbuk2 Uptown vs. ebags Professional Weekender
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Uptown | Feature | ebags Professional Weekender |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
ebags Professional Weekender
| Capacity | 29 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Uptown and ebags Professional Weekender
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Clamshell on the ebags Professional Weekender.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Yes on the ebags Professional Weekender.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Yes on the ebags Professional Weekender.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Hideable on the ebags Professional Weekender.
- Hip belt: No on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Removable on the ebags Professional Weekender.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 138 accept both. 35 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown, and 5 accept only the ebags Professional Weekender.
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, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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.
Only the ebags Professional Weekender fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Timbuk2 Uptown vs. ebags Professional Weekender: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Uptown carries 1L more than the ebags Professional Weekender (30L vs. 29L), while the Timbuk2 Uptown is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.