Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $170 |
| LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag | Feature | Tom Bihn Brain Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 17 | Laptop | 0 |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D CorduraLightweight water resistant polyester inner linings in bright yellowYKK Aquaguard zippers | bluesign® certified 525 denier 2x2 Ballistic nylon exterior lined with bluesign® certified 210 denier 2x2 Ballistic nylon |
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×36×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Starting off with the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, it's a tall, broad, and somewhat thin backpack that's made tough with 1000D Cordura and bright yellow water-resistant polyester inner linings. This is a carry-on bag that doesn't play games—it boasts a 35-liter capacity and is able to comfortably accommodate 98 percent of airline compatibility standards. It's lightweight but substantial, weighing in at 1.6 pounds. Plus, it has the added convenience of a laptop compartment that has room for a 17-inch laptop—an impressive feat.
Switching gears to the Tom Bihn Brain Bag, it's a bit shorter than the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, but this bag brings additional depth to the table at a generous 24 inches deep. Crafted from bluesign® certified 525 denier 2x2 Ballistic nylon exterior lined with bluesign® certified 210 denier 2x2 Ballistic nylon, this bag is game for whatever adventure awaits. It also has a slightly larger capacity than the LBBJKT The Peloton Bag at 36 liters, but ensure you crosscheck your airline's regulations as it is compatible with 92 percent of airlines. Similarly lightweight, this bag weighs only 1.3 pounds. Regrettably, it lacks a laptop compartment.
So, just how do these two bags measure up?
What's clear is that both bags bring their own unique