Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Granville 20 | Feature | Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.26×30.48×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 and Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
- Opening: Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Clamshell on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 33 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20, and 4 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, 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.
Only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Granville 20 carries the same capacity as the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L (20L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 is the better call.