Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L vs. Tropicfeel Nest
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Feature by feature
| Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L | Feature | Tropicfeel Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
Tropicfeel Nest
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L and Tropicfeel Nest
- Sternum strap: No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; Yes on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; 5 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; No on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; 1, side on the Tropicfeel Nest.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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. 2 accept only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L, and 2 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest.
Only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Tropicfeel Nest fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L vs. Tropicfeel Nest: which should you pack?
The Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L carries 1L more than the Tropicfeel Nest (17L vs. 16L), while the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; if you want to travel lighter, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the better call.