Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.34×30.48×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L | Feature | Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop | 800D ballistic nylon |
Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.7×30.5×22.4 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $239 |
Key differences between the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L and Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; 2 on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; 1 on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L, and 8 accept only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
Only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?
The Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L carries 1L more than the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack (25L vs. 24L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack is the better call.