Timbuk2 Command vs. Oppose This Invisible Carry-On
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Command | Feature | Oppose This Invisible Carry-On |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Shell: 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | |
Oppose This Invisible Carry-On
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Command and Oppose This Invisible Carry-On
- Main compartments: 5 on the Timbuk2 Command; 4 on the Oppose This Invisible Carry-On.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 6 accept only the Timbuk2 Command, and 0 accept only the Oppose This Invisible Carry-On.
Only the Timbuk2 Command fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Timbuk2 Command vs. Oppose This Invisible Carry-On: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 8L more than the Oppose This Invisible Carry-On (32L vs. 24L), while the Timbuk2 Command is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Command is the better call.