Billykirk No. 540 Standard Issue East West Tote vs Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L
The Billykirk No. 540 Standard Issue East West Tote is 20.84L and 0.68kg1.5lb; the Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L is 20L and 0.65kg1.4lb. The Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L costs $106 less. The Billykirk No. 540 Standard Issue East West Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L fits 29; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Billykirk No. 540 Standard Issue East West Tote | Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $255 | $149Best |
| Volume | 20.84L | 20L |
| Weight | 0.68kg1.5lb | 0.65kg1.4lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 81% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 31.8×47×14cm12.5×18.5×5.5in | 35.6×48.3×12.7cm14×19×5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Opening | Magnetic closure | n/a |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Yes | Insert sold separately |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 10.10 oz waxed canvas, premium vegetable tanned leather, 1 in nylon tubular webbing handle, matte nickel-plated brass hardware | 840D CORDURA Ballistic nylon, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Billykirk No. 540 Standard Issue East West Tote | Sympl All Terrain Tote 20L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | 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.