tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L | Feature | Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 1 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 33L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D splash-resistant polyester | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvas bottom: 900D nylon weatherproof zippers |
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L and Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
- Compression straps: No on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 1 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; Optional on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; Removable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 7 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 133 accept both. 6 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L, and 34 accept only the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L 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, Liat 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.
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L carries 1L more than the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L (26L vs. 27L), while the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the better call.