Vancropak Travel Backpack vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Feature by feature
| Vancropak Travel Backpack | Feature | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| Passthrough | Y | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester Farbric | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Vancropak Travel Backpack and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; 1 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 149 accept both. 6 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Vancropak Travel Backpack vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 6L more than the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack (40L vs. 34L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits 82% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.