Peak Design Everyday Totepack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Peak Design Everyday Totepack

Front facing view of the Peak Design Everyday Totepack
Capacity20 L
Weight1.25 kg
Dimensions46×36×17 cm
Airline fit85%
Price$180

Feature by feature

Peak Design Everyday TotepackFeatureWaterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents

Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Front facing view of the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Capacity25.5 L
Weight1.41 kg
Dimensions41.91×34.29×17.78 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$350

Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Totepack and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 161 accept both. 0 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Totepack, and 15 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.

Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, Boliviana de Aviacion, flybe, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.

Peak Design Everyday Totepack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?

The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 5.5L more than the Peak Design Everyday Totepack (20L vs. 25.5L), while the Peak Design Everyday Totepack is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits 93% 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 Peak Design Everyday Totepack is the better call.