Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter | Feature | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| - 1680 PU Lined Ballistic | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter; Top zip on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter; Yes on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter, and 2 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 7.5L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (18L vs. 25.5L), while the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter is the better call.