Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 280D Nylon PU-coated | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Passport pocket: Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Top on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 1 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 3L more than the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (25L vs. 28L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.