HikePro vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| HikePro | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the HikePro and Topo Designs Trip
- Laptop sleeve: No on the HikePro; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the HikePro; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water resistant: No on the HikePro; Yes on the Topo Designs Trip.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the HikePro, and 3 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
HikePro vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 11.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (20L vs. 8.4L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Trip fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the HikePro is the better call.