Think Tank DarkLight 25L

Think Tank

DarkLight 25L

Think Tank DarkLight 25L is a 25L, 1.82kg4lb travel backpack measuring 52×30.5×24.1cm20.5×12×9.5in.It fits the carry-on size limit of 14 of 36 major airlines and the personal-item limit of 0 of 26. Under the seat, its 24.1cm9.5in side is over the 20cm7.9in limit at 15 of the 26 airlines it misses. Specs from thinktankphoto.com, checked September 2026.

Volume
25Lfixed size
Weight
1.82kg4lb4lb1.82kg
Carry-on
14/36airlines fit it
Personal item
0/26under-seat limits
Dimensions
52×30.5×24.1cm20.5×12×9.5in 20.5×12×9.5in52×30.5×24.1cm
Price
$239.75 as of September 2026
Laptop
up to 16"
Opening
Panel access, back panel + top
Warranty
Lifetime Covers defects in materials and workmanship, not normal wear, accidents or cosmetic issues.
Compartments
n/a
Bottle pockets
1

Price history

$239.75 at every weekly check since Oct 5, 2026 (3 checks).

Checked weekly on the brand's US store.

  • Rain cover
  • MOLLE
  • Hip belt (removable)
  • Luggage pass-through
  • Camera compartment

Material: 600D polyester PU, 1680D ballistic nylon, PFC-free DWR

  • Back-panel camera access keeps gear against your back
  • Laser-cut MOLLE front panel
  • Brand page lists 4.01 lb and 1.54 kg; the lb figure (1.82 kg) is used
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Last checked: 2026-09. Prices and specs may have changed.

Does the Think Tank DarkLight 25L fit airline carry-on limits?

Front30.5125220.5Side24.19.5
Too bigToo big on Ryanair. cabin bag 55×40×20cm21.5×15.5×8in · under the seat 40×30×20cm15.5×12×8in. Bag in cminches, turned to fit.
AirlineCarry-onPersonal itemCabin-bag weight
Air ArabiaToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.2kg to pack (of 7kg)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Air CanadaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Air FranceCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big10.2kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)22.5lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
Air IndiaToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.2kg to pack (of 7kg)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
AirAsiaToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.2kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Alaska AirlinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Allegiant AirCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
American AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
ANA (All Nippon Airways)Tight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
AviancaCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)No published limit8.2kg to pack (of 10kg)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb)
British AirwaysTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Cebu PacificToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
Delta Air LinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
easyJetCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big13.2kg to pack (of 15kg)29.1lb to pack (of 33.1lb)
EmiratesToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.2kg to pack (of 7kg)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Frontier AirlinesCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big14.1kg to pack (of 15.9kg)31.1lb to pack (of 35.1lb)
Gol Linhas AereasTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)No published limit8.2kg to pack (of 10kg)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb)
IndiGoTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)No published limit5.2kg to pack (of 7kg)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
JetBlue AirwaysToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
KLMCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big10.2kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)22.5lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
LATAM AirlinesTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big10.2kg to pack (of 12kg)22.5lb to pack (of 26.5lb)
LufthansaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.2kg to pack (of 8kg)13.7lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Norwegian Air ShuttleCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
QantasToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.2kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Qatar AirwaysToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.2kg to pack (of 7kg)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
RyanairCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb)
SASToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.2kg to pack (of 8kg)13.7lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Singapore AirlinesFitsFitsToo bigToo big5.2kg to pack (of 7kg)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Southwest AirlinesTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)No published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Turkish AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.2kg to pack (of 8kg)13.7lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
United AirlinesCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Vietjet AirToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.2kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)11.5lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
VolarisCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (0.9cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb)
VuelingCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb)
WestJetCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Wizz AirCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.2kg to pack (of 10kg)18.1lb to pack (of 22lb)

Compared in any orientation against each airline's published size limit. A tight fit has under 2cm to spare, so a packed soft bag may not pass a sizer. Set it to 0 to turn the warning off. Weight is what the airline allows in the cabin minus this bag's empty 1.82kg4lb. Limits and sources. Own a different bag? Check it against every airline.

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