tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L | Feature | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D 100% polyester shell | |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Compression straps: 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Main compartments: 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries the same capacity as the Ministry of Supply Boston One (28L vs. 28L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.