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title: "Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L"
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# Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o39glf04zy/timbuk2-division-laptop-backpack-deluxe/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990445/carryons/timbuk2-division-laptop-backpack-deluxe-o39glf04zy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×27×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe | Feature | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xdf9lfydnu/bagsmart-blast-travel-backpack-28l/)

by [Bagsmart](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bagsmart)

![Front facing view of the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990336/carryons/bagsmart-blast-travel-backpack-28l-xdf9lfydnu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 4 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
-   **Opening:** Other on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; Clamshell on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.

Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 143 accept both. 38 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe, and 0 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.

### Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?

The **Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L** carries 10L more than the **Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe** (18L vs. 28L), while the **Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.