Able Carry Daily Plus vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Able Carry Daily Plus | Feature | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Able Carry Daily Plus and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Able Carry Daily Plus; Yes on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Able Carry Daily Plus; 2 on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Able Carry Daily Plus; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Able Carry Daily Plus; 2, side on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus, and 7 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Able Carry Daily Plus vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daily Plus carries the same capacity as the Tortuga Daypack Pro (21L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daily Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the better call.