Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack | Feature | Tortuga Expandable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y, hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | Y, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 280D Nylon PU-coated | 630D CORDURA |
Tortuga Expandable Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and Tortuga Expandable Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 4 on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Top, front on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Y, hideable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Y, removable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Expandable Backpack carries 2L more than the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (25L vs. 27L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Expandable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.