United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D recycled nylon, | |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Opening: Other on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Clamshell on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Yes on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; 3 on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 12 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L carries 5L more than the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall (25L vs. 30L), 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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the better call.