Uniqlo 3Way Bag vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $40 |
Feature by feature
| Uniqlo 3Way Bag | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 11in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Uniqlo 3Way Bag and Topo Designs Trip
- Passport pocket: No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag; Front on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag; 2 on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 8 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits
LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Uniqlo 3Way Bag vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Trip carries 4.4L more than the Uniqlo 3Way Bag (4L vs. 8.4L), while the Topo Designs Trip is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Designs Trip; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Trip is the better call.