Antler Discovery Light Backpack vs Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack
The Antler Discovery Light Backpack is 24L and 1kg2.2lb; the Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack is 24L and 0.99kg2.2lb. The Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Antler Discovery Light Backpack costs $9 less. The Antler Discovery Light Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack fits 35; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Antler Discovery Light Backpack | Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160Best | $169 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 0.99kg2.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 97% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 45×30×18cm17.5×12×7in | 53.3×25.4×16.5cm21×10×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | Panel access, J-panel front opening plus cinch and dual buckle top |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Hideable |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Water-resistant 100% recycled polyester | 200D recycled nylon lightweight ripstop, 1000D recycled nylon, PFC-free DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Antler Discovery Light Backpack | Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.