Doughnut Guild vs Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23
The Doughnut Guild is 23L and 1kg2.2lb; the Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 is 23L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The Doughnut Guild fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Doughnut Guild | Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $310 |
| Volume | 23L | 23L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52.5×30×14.5cm20.5×12×5.5in | 49×32×23cm19.5×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 15"Best | 13" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Top-loading, Top-loading main compartment with drawstring closure |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Removable |
| 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 | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 420D Nylonplus recycled ocean waste nylon, 1680D heavy duty polyester | bluesign certified 525d High-Tenacity 2x2 ballistic nylon exterior, 210d ballistic nylon interior, 1050d ballistic nylon lower back and bottom, closed-cell foam back pad |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Doughnut Guild | Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | 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.