Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Feature by feature
| Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L | Feature | Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyamide | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.26×30.48×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L and Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
- Opening: Other on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L; Clamshell on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L; 15in on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L; Yes on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Both have: sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 39 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L, and 1 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L fits
Cayman Airways.
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L carries 5L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (15L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.