Antler Urban Core Tote Bag vs Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact
The Antler Urban Core Tote Bag is 13L and 0.6kg1.3lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact is 13L and 0.74kg1.6lb. The Antler Urban Core Tote Bag is 0.14kg0.3lb lighter. The Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact costs $61 less. The Antler Urban Core Tote Bag fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Antler Urban Core Tote Bag | Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $104Best |
| Volume | 13L | 13L |
| Weight | 0.6kg1.3lbBest | 0.74kg1.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 35×45×10.5cm14×17.5×4in | 26.7×34.3×14cm10.5×13.5×5.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 14" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | wireframe top opening, quick-stash pocket with key leash |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Water-resistant 100% recycled Cordura fabric | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Antler Urban Core Tote Bag | Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.