Able Carry Daily Plus vs. Chrome Rostov
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 | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Able Carry Daily Plus and Chrome Rostov
- Compression straps: No on the Able Carry Daily Plus; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Able Carry Daily Plus; Front on the Chrome Rostov.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Able Carry Daily Plus; 15in on the Chrome Rostov.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Able Carry Daily Plus; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 1 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus, and 2 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Able Carry Daily Plus fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Chrome Rostov fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Able Carry Daily Plus vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Chrome Rostov carries 2L more than the Able Carry Daily Plus (21L vs. 23L), while the Chrome Rostov is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daily Plus fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Chrome Rostov; if you want to travel lighter, the Chrome Rostov is the better call.