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title: "Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs Topo Designs Trip"
description: "Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs Topo Designs Trip: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack vs. Topo Designs Trip

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z7b0ovdh8l/waterfield-pro-executive-laptop-backpack/)

by [Waterfield](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waterfield)

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618904131/carryons/Waterfield_Pro_Executive_Laptop_Backpack_b4yvnq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41.91×34.29×17.78 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Topo Designs Trip](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zlayhd2vuw/topo-designs-trip/)

![Front facing view of the Topo Designs Trip](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601125579/carryons/topotrip_ymur5u.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>8.4 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×21×11 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.