Tatonka Flightcase 27 vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 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 Tatonka Flightcase 27 and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Top on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; 16in on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27, and 8 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Tatonka Flightcase 27 vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 1L more than the Tatonka Flightcase 27 (27L vs. 28L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the better call.