Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe | Feature | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic nylon | |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; No on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 2, side on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries 5L more than the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe (18L vs. 23L), while the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the better call.