Lander Traveler Bag 35L vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lander Traveler Bag 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 61×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Lander Traveler Bag 35L | Feature | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura EcoMade | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Lander Traveler Bag 35L and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Opening: Other on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; Top zip on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; Hideable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression 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. 10 accept both. 0 accept only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L, and 75 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Lander Traveler Bag 35L vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L carries 10L more than the Lander Traveler Bag 35L (35L vs. 45L), while the Lander Traveler Bag 35L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.77kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Lander Traveler Bag 35L is the better call.