A 35L Travel Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
A 35L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $189 |
Feature by feature
| A 35L Travel Backpack | Feature | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680 denier high tenacity ballistic nylon | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the A 35L Travel Backpack and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the A 35L Travel Backpack; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the A 35L Travel Backpack; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the A 35L Travel Backpack; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the A 35L Travel Backpack; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 149 accept both. 13 accept only the A 35L Travel Backpack, and 6 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the A 35L Travel Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
A 35L Travel Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the A 35L Travel Backpack (35L vs. 40L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the A 35L Travel Backpack fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.