Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 16L vs Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack
The Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 16L is 16L and 0.54kg1.2lb; the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is 16L and 0.49kg1.1lb. The Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack costs $40 less. The Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 16L fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 16L | Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139 | $99Best |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 0.54kg1.2lb | 0.49kg1.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 47×27×22cm18.5×10.5×8.5in | 39×25.5×14cm15.5×10×5.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 13" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Hideable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% ocean recycled nylon ripstop and packcloth, made without intentional PFAS | 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 16L | Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | 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.