MindShift Gear BackLight 26L vs Think Tank DarkLight 25L
The MindShift Gear BackLight 26L is 26L and 1.8kg4lb; the Think Tank DarkLight 25L is 25L and 1.82kg4lb. The MindShift Gear BackLight 26L is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Think Tank DarkLight 25L costs $60 less. The MindShift Gear BackLight 26L fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Think Tank DarkLight 25L fits 14; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | MindShift Gear BackLight 26L | Think Tank DarkLight 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.75 | $239.75Best |
| Volume | 26L | 25L |
| Weight | 1.8kg4lbBest | 1.82kg4lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 39% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 51.5×29×20cm20.5×11.5×8in | 52×30.5×24.1cm20.5×12×9.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | Panel access, rear panel | Panel access, back panel + top |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | Yes | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | Yes | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Material | 420D Velocity and 420D high-density nylon | 600D polyester PU, 1680D ballistic nylon, PFC-free DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | MindShift Gear BackLight 26L | Think Tank DarkLight 25L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.