Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack vs. Topo Designs Trip
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 | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac waterproof sailcloth | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack and Topo Designs Trip
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack carries 12.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (21L vs. 8.4L), 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.