Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack vs Sympl Commuter Pack 24L
The Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack is 24.6L and 1.45kg3.2lb; the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L is 24L and 1.45kg3.2lb. They weigh the same. The Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack costs $169.01 less. The Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99Best | $259 |
| Volume | 24.6L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.45kg3.2lb | 1.45kg3.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 43×29×20.5cm17×11.5×8in | 45.7×30.5×19.1cm18×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, top access laptop compartment, tech caddy compartment, quick access front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | 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 | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | Yes | No |
| Material | Ballistic nylon with removable welded waterproof liner | 100% recycled 420D CORDURA Ballistic Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate) with TPU coated lower and polycarbonate coated upper panels, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | 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.