United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac waterproof sailcloth | |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Yes on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall, and 2 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall carries 4L more than the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (25L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.