Waymark Dark Sky vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | X-Pac waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky; Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack carries 5L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 21L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.