Baboon to the Moon Go-Tote Bucket 9L vs Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote
The Baboon to the Moon Go-Tote Bucket 9L is 9L and 0.5kg1.1lb; the Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote is 9L and 0.34kg0.7lb. The Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote is 0.16kg0.4lb lighter. The Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote costs $40 less. The Baboon to the Moon Go-Tote Bucket 9L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote fits 36; under the seat, 22 and 10 of 26.
| Spec | Baboon to the Moon Go-Tote Bucket 9L | Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $59Best |
| Volume | 9L | 9L |
| Weight | 0.5kg1.1lb | 0.34kg0.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 85%Best | 38% |
| Dimensions | 23.9×30×15cm9.5×12×6in | 33×39.4×7cm13×15.5×3in |
| Laptop | n/a | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | n/a | Loop and toggle top closure |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Recycled 840D ballistic nylon with PU coating, recycled poly ripstop lining | 200D recycled nylon lightweight ripstop, 400D recycled nylon, PFC-free DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Baboon to the Moon Go-Tote Bucket 9L | Topo Designs Mountain Essential Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.