LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag vs. Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L
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 | Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 56L |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 600D CORDURA® ECO Ripstop 100% Recycled, 1200D CORDURA® ECO 100% Recycled Polyester |
Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L
- Opening: Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 15in on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 2 on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 149 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.
Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag by Life Behind Bars Jakarta straddles a fine line between practical functionality and sleek aesthetics. This bag, dimensioned at 53 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, offers 35 liters of storage space - expandable up to 45 litres for when you need that extra room. Its spacious build is accompanied by a slim 1.6-pound weight, making it easy to carry around unnoticed. One of its nifty features is a specialized compartment, large enough to secure a 17-inch laptop. It's the perfect companion for the travelling tech-savvy individual, and the durable, water-resistant 1000D Cordura keeps your essentials safe in unpredictable weather.
On the other hand, we have the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L. Its width and depth generously surpass the LBBJKT bag, measuring 56 inches wide and 36 inches deep. But, despite its larger size, the Caldera™ Travel Pack impressively weighs less - only 1.42 pounds. This pack boasts a colossal 45 liters of storage capacity, ready to cater to your every packing need. However, the laptop compartment is slightly smaller, only able to accommodate a 15-inch laptop. The Caldera™ Travel Pack is also designed with sustainability in mind, crafted from 100% Recycled 600D CORDURA® ECO Ripstop and 1200D CORDURA® ECO materials.
Let's take a moment to summarize the differences:
- LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag:* 53" tall, 36" wide, 12" deep; 1.6 lbs; 35 liters of capacity (expandable up to 45L); 17" laptop compartment; 1000D Cordura material; compatible with 98% of airlines.
- Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L:* 28" tall, 56" wide, 36" deep; 1.42 lbs; 45 liters of capacity; 15" laptop compartment; 100% Recycled in 600D CORDURA® ECO Ripstop and 1200D CORDURA® ECO; compatible with 19% of airlines.
However, it's not all about specifications. The reviewer's words give life to these bags beyond their mere functionalities. One said about the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag: "If you're a cyclist and you're looking for a suitable backpack, and if you don't mind the hook system to open and close the bag, then you should definitely take the Peloton to consideration. I highly recommend it." Another reviewer praised the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L for its sustainable fabric and implied how every effort towards minimal wastage counts, regardless of its impact's magnitude.
Both backpacks, however, have unique selling points that appeal to different customer needs. The LBBJKT bag caters to functionality with its expandable storage, multiple pocket features, and capability to attach large items, while the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack is a champion of sustainability and durability, offers fantastic organization, and integrates TripSync™ - a feature that tracks your travel miles, destinations, and can also help locate your lost bag. Both bags hold their ground firmly, each representing unique ideas of what makes a travel backpack a perfect companion. Your choice rests on what you rather: practicality, or sustainability.