Osprey Aoede Briefpack vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Aoede Briefpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Aoede Briefpack | Feature | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D ballistic polyester, DWR treatment | 400D splash-resistant polyester |
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Osprey Aoede Briefpack and tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; Top on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; 2, side on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Aoede Briefpack, and 62 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Only the Osprey Aoede Briefpack fits
Ravn Alaska.
Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Osprey Aoede Briefpack vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L carries 4L more than the Osprey Aoede Briefpack (22L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Aoede Briefpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Aoede Briefpack is the better call.