Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge Outdoor EPX200 | X-Pac waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Compression straps: 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack, and 13 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack carries 4L more than the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (25L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.