Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L | Feature | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 840D 100% Nylon | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L; 1, side on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L, and 2 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Day Owl Backpack Pro carries 1L more than the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L (20L vs. 21L), while the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Day Owl Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L is the better call.