Waymark Dark Sky vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
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 Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 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 Waymark Dark Sky and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Top on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daypack Pro 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 Daypack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.