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title: "tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs Able Carry Max Backpack"
description: "tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs Able Carry Max Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Able Carry Max Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qdlqly1nsv/tomtoc-urbanex-t77-laptop-backpack-26l/)

by [tomtoc](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=tomtoc)

![Front facing view of the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990449/carryons/tomtoc-urbanex-t77-laptop-backpack-26l-qdlqly1nsv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L | Feature | Able Carry Max Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>400D splash-resistant polyester</td><td>X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Able Carry Max Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yud6lg3kfk/able-carry-max-backpack/)

by [Able Carry](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Able Carry)

![Front facing view of the Able Carry Max Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620090901/carryons/Able_Carry_Max_Backpack_rt6ehw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$278</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L and Able Carry Max Backpack

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 1, side on the Able Carry Max Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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 Able Carry Max Backpack.

### Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

### Only the Able Carry Max Backpack 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. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Able Carry Max Backpack** carries 4L more than the **tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L** (26L vs. 30L), while the **tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Able Carry Max Backpack** fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is the better call.