Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $42 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack | Feature | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack; Hideable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack; Yes on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack; 1 on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 53 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L carries 45L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (0L vs. 45L), while the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.77kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.