Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents | |
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 Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack and Topo Designs Trip
- Opening: Top zip on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; Other on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Passport pocket: No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; Front on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; 11in 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack, and 5 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 17.1L more than the Topo Designs Trip (25.5L vs. 8.4L), while the Topo Designs Trip is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Trip fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Trip is the better call.