Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $66 |
Feature by feature
| Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack | Feature | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Thickened canvas, PU Leather | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Opening: Other on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack; Top zip on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 85 accept both. 81 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L carries 20L more than the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack (25L vs. 45L), while the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.77kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack is the better call.