North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack | Feature | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Top on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 2 on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 2 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 5L more than the Tortuga Daypack Pro (26L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the better call.