Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack | Feature | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | |
| X-Pac waterproof sailcloth | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; Top on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; Yes on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack carries the same capacity as the Tortuga Daypack Pro (21L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.