Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle | Feature | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Cordura RPET | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; Clamshell on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; Yes on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; Yes on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; Yes on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Max Backpack (30L vs. 30L), while the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle; if you want to travel lighter, the Tobiq The 30L Washable Duffle is the better call.