Tatonka Flightcase 27 vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 27 | Feature | Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 100% recycled polyester |
Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 27 and Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Top on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Removable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; 17in on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; 5 on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; 1, side on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 36 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27, and 0 accept only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Tatonka Flightcase 27 vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L carries 3L more than the Tatonka Flightcase 27 (27L vs. 30L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the better call.