LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag | Feature | Peak Designs Travel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D CorduraLightweight water resistant polyester inner linings in bright yellowYKK Aquaguard zippers | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvasbottom: 900D nylonweatherproof zippers |
Peak Designs Travel Bag
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and Peak Designs Travel Bag
- Opening: Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Clamshell on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Passport pocket: No on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Top on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Yes on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Hideable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Hip belt: Removable on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Hideable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Removable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 15in on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Main compartments: 5 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 7 on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 104 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, and 0 accept only the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Let's have a look at the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and the Peak Designs Travel Bag. Starting with the Peloton, this pack stands a towering 53 inches tall, reaching 36 inches wide and 12 inches deep - that’s voluminous by any standard, giving you up to 35 liters of space to pack. It's also feather-light and rides your shoulders at just 1.6 pounds. In terms of air travel, it has a compatibility rate of 98% with airlines, making it the ideal companion for any frequent flyer. Construction-wise, it is built tough with 1000D Cordura, lightweight water-resistant polyester linings, and YKK Aquaguard zippers.
On the other hand, we have the Peak Designs Travel Bag. A little more compact but deeper, it stands 24 inches tall, stretches 33 inches wide, and delves a generous 56 inches deep. It weighs slightly more than the Peloton, with a weight of 2.1 pounds, but still within a manageable range for any traveler. The Travel Bag can store up to 30 liters of travel essentials but is compatible with only 38% of airlines - an important factor for the globe-trotting nomad. This pack is constructed using weatherproof 400D nylon canvas and 900D nylon for the bottom, including weatherproof zippers for added protection.
Key Comparison Points:
- Size: Peloton Rolltop (53x36x12, 35 litres) vs. Peak Designs Bag (24x33x56, 30 litres)
- Weight: Peloton Rolltop (1.6 lbs) vs. Peak Designs Bag (2.1 lbs)
- Material: Peloton Rolltop (1000D Cordura, polyester linings, YKK Aquaguard zippers) vs. Peak Designs Bag (400D/900D weatherproof nylon, weatherproof zippers)
- Airline Compatibility: Peloton Rolltop (98%) vs. Peak Designs Bag (38%)
- Laptop compartment: Peloton Rolltop (17") vs. Peak Designs Bag (15")
From user reviews, both packs score highly for their functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. The Peloton Rolltop is praised by cyclists for its hook system and considered an excellent option for a backpack. It's also lauded for its expandability from 35L to 45L, a dedicated laptop compartment for up to 17" laptops, and many well-thought-out pockets, while the strap system comes in handy for attaching bulky items. It's not just about function; users also love its stylish and subdued appeal, exemplifying what a quality backpack should feel like.
The Peak Designs bag, on the other hand, is no pushover. Reviewers have marvelled at its genius design and innovative features. It’s deemed excellent value for money and considered a worthwhile investment for anyone who needs a superb and reliable travel backpack built to last. Users love it for its solid materials, the ability to fit under some airline seats as a personal item, the innovative and efficient harness system, not to mention the generous space it offers courtesy of its innovative design. The verdict is pretty clear - if you're a serious traveler looking for a serious backpack, the Peak Design Travel Backpack could potentially outshine other premium backpack packs. Both packs, in their own right, offer exceptional features and are praised for their functionality and reliability. However, the choice, as always, boils down to individual preferences and needs. So, the questions remains. Are you more of a Peloton Rolltop kind or a Peak Designs Travel Bag fan?