North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
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 | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Opening: Other on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Top zip on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 1, side on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 3 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 13L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (26L vs. 13L), while the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% 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 Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.